Automatic Watches

An automatic watch is a mechanical watch with no battery: a rotor inside the case winds the mainspring as your wrist moves, and the mainspring stores that energy. Our catalog currently includes 12 automatic watches, spanning entry-level Seiko models to luxury Rolex pieces.

No. Automatic movements are powered entirely by motion and stored mechanical energy. If an automatic watch is left unworn, it will stop when the power reserve runs out — typically after 24 to 72 hours depending on the movement — and simply needs to be wound or worn again.

Automatic movements are regulated mechanical devices, not quartz. Accuracy varies by movement quality and is a manufacturer spec, not something we test. Most automatic watches gain or lose a few seconds per day; high-end movements (like chronometer-certified ones) claim tighter tolerances. Check the listing's published specs for the specific movement.

Automatic movements contain hundreds of mechanical parts manufactured to tight tolerances, which makes them more expensive to produce than a quartz module. Price differences in our catalog also reflect brand, materials, and finishing — not a quality judgment from us.

Only if the listing states a water resistance rating, and even then the figure is a manufacturer claim — not a tested result. Automatic watches in our catalog carry 200m or higher ratings in the strongest cases. Verify the listing details and check the crown is secured before any water exposure.