Quartz or manual-wound movements used to be the only option for small watches, but now brands such as Bulgari, Piaget and Chopard are putting automatic mechanisms in them. By Carol Besler Automatic ...

For watch repair professionals and enthusiasts alike, one truth remains unchanged: the quality of the parts you use defines the outcome of your work. In horology, every detail matters—from the balance ...

For anyone starting to explore the world of watches, the first question sometimes isn’t what brand to buy, but what type of watch movement fits you best. Watch movements are the “engine” that keeps ...

No Battery: One of the most prominent benefits of using a batteryless watch is that you no longer have to worry about managing batteries for your watch. It works by harnessing energy from the movement ...

Like tiny Rube Goldberg machines, mechanical watch movements can be captivating. They’re so cool that many people feel it’s a shame to keep them hidden away under a dial — after all, these intricate ...

Watch collectors have strong feelings about quartz versus mechanical watches: Battery-powered quartz is inexpensive, accurate and robust, but it lacks the je ne sais quoi of an electricity-free ...