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Mechanics

How a watch keeps time, from mainspring to quartz, in plain words.

Mechanics 8 min read

How an automatic watch works

Your wrist gives it energy. A spring saves it. A tiny balance sets the rhythm. Follow the journey inside an automatic watch, one pencil drawing at a time.

Mechanics 3 min read

The simple science of quartz watches

Learn how a battery, a tiny crystal and a simple circuit work together to keep your quartz watch running with highly reliable accuracy every day.

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