Mechanical Movement

Mechanical movements are often preferred over quartz movements for luxury watches because of the elegance inherent in the intricate level of quality and craftsmanship of mechanical movements. Created by professional watchmakers in Switzerland, these movements contain intricate components that work together to power the timepieces which house them. Although the concept of mechanical watches has not changed much in decades, advances in technology yielded more precise engineering of mechanisms.

How a Mechanical Movement Works

Unlike quartz movements, a mechanical movement uses energy from a wound spring, rather than a battery, to power the watch. This spring stores energy and transfers it through a series of gears and springs, regulating the release of energy to power the watch. There are two types of mechanical movements found in luxury timepieces: manual and automatic, each with unique characteristics. Although mechanical movements are preferred to quartz, the type of mechanical movement is a matter of personal preference.