In most cases, you can recognize an automatic watch by the word "automatic" printed on the dial. Automatic watches also usually have a glass case back through which the movement with the winding mechanism (the "rotor") is visible.

Wind an Automatic Watch

If you wear your automatic watch every day, the watch will continue to run because it is automatically wound by the movement of your body. If you don't wear the watch for a day, that's fine. Most automatic watches, depending on the movement and the strength of the mainspring, will last 24 to 72 hours, which is called the power reserve. Some automatic watches also have an indicator on the dial that shows how long the watch will continue to run.

When your automatic watch stops

If your automatic watch stops, you can wind it again by gently moving the case back and forth (without shaking it) about 10 times until the second hand starts running again. Some automatic watches also allow you to wind the mainspring manually. If so, it will be listed in the owner's manual for the watch.

How long does an automatic watch last?

A good quality automatic watch can, in principle, last a lifetime, provided it is properly maintained.

What are the best automatic watches?

If you are looking for the best automatic watch for men or women, at Eldorado Jewels you are spoiled for choice. For example, you can opt for an elegant automatic Philip Watch or Lucien Rochat automatic or models with a more aggressive and sporty character such as the Sector automatic watch or the Maserati automatic. The automatic watch is also perfect as a gift idea, as a graduation gift, as an anniversary gift or even an engagement gift, precisely because they are models that can last a lifetime.

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