Mechanical Watches

4 articles

A visual comparison of the complex mechanical gears of a manual or automatic watch movement alongside the electronic components of a quartz watch movement.

Manual, Automatic, and Quartz Watches: Which Movement Is Right for You?

The timekeeping system, which forms the core function of any watch, consists of just seven major elements, according to Ciechanow Ski .

Simone Dubois·August 3, 2026

Intricate mechanical watch movement with visible gears and springs, showcasing complex horological engineering and craftsmanship.

Watches & Jewelry

What Are Watch Complications Beyond Telling Time?

A single Patek Philippe Calibre 89, boasting 33 distinct functions from a thermometer to a star chart, fetched over $5 million.

Simone Dubois·June 23, 2026

Intricate gears and springs of a mechanical watch movement, showcasing the complex engineering and craftsmanship involved in timekeeping.

Watches & Jewelry

How Do Mechanical Watch Movements Work? A Complete Guide

Each mechanical watch movement is a miniature machine, often composed of over a hundred components, meticulously assembled to keep time, according to Sea-Gull News .

Simone Dubois·June 18, 2026

Close-up of watchmaker's hands using fine tools to meticulously polish a complex, gleaming component of a luxury watch movement.

Watches & Jewelry

What is Haute Horlogerie in Luxury Watchmaking?

To achieve a flawless, mirror-like surface on a luxury watch component, artisans meticulously polish steel with diamond pastes up to 20,000-grit, an abrasive finer than most polishing compounds.

Simone Dubois·June 17, 2026