Watch Movements Explained
By World of Watches •
The movement is the engine of a watch. Quartz uses a battery and a crystal, automatic winds from your wrist, manual-wind needs the crown turned, and solar charges from light. Each suits a different kind of owner.
The Four Types
- Quartz: Battery-powered, accurate, simple.
- Automatic: Mechanical, winds as you move.
- Manual-wind: Mechanical, wound with the crown.
- Solar: Quartz with a light-charged cell.
Which Is Right For You
If you want ease, choose quartz or solar. If you love the craft, choose automatic or manual-wind. See our guides to learn more.
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Looking After Each Type
- Quartz: Battery every few years.
- Solar: Keep in the light.
- Mechanical: Wear or wind regularly, service every few years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movement?expand_more
It depends on how you want to own the watch.
Which is more accurate?expand_more
Quartz.
Which lasts longest?expand_more
A well-cared-for mechanical watch can last generations.