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Hacking and Hand-Winding Watch Movements (Are they Really Necessary?)

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Hacking and hand-winding are two terms often used to describe features in some mechanical watch movements. In short, hacking allows you to set the watch’s second hand in addition to the minute and hour hand. When pulling out the crown to set the time, the second hand stops completely. This allows you to more accurately … Read more

Automatic Vs. Quartz Watches – What’s The Difference?

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Quartz vs Mechanical Watch side by side

‘What is the difference between a mechanical and quartz movement?’ A very common question among those starting to dive deeper into the world of watches. Quartz and mechanical are two of the most popular types of watch movements. Quartz is a battery powered movement that uses an electrical charge to power the watch. It is … Read more