Are Self-Winding Watches Better Than Manual Watches?

Self-Winding vs Manual Winding Watches - Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic (left) and Mechanical (right)

Manual and self-winding watches are two different types of mechanical watches, those powered purely by the mechanics inside a watch rather than a battery.  Manual winding watches require the owner to rotate the crown to power the watch. Self-winding watches, also known as automatic watches, have a weighted rotor that automatically rotates, and powers the … Read more