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Does winder weight stop moving when an automatic watch is wound?
No, the weight continues to spin on its gear/bearing mechanism, BUT once the watch reaches full winding capacity, there is a clutch mechanism that decouples the spinning weight from further winding. An automatic watch never overwinds with continued motion, it just stays fully wound. Some watch manufacturers design their automatics to wind in only one direction; others prefer a bidirectional design. Watch TIme had a nice article on this last year.
How does an automatic watch winder work?
An automatic watch winder is a device that rotates an automatic watch to keep it fully wound when it is not being worn. It mimics the natural motion of the wearer's wrist, preventing the watch from stopping due to lack of movement. The winder operates on a timer to rotate the watch intermittently, typically in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions.
What is the difference between a kinetic watch and an automatic watch?
An automatic is a completely mechanical watch, the wearer's movement winds the spring in the watch which then powers the watch, whereas a kinetic uses the movement to add charge to a battery contained within the quartz movement of the watch. Both systems essentially use movements transfered to power the watch through weights which move in the watch. A kinetic watch is likely to be more accurate than an automatic as it uses a quartz movement, although many modern automatic movements are very accurate to +/- 10 seconds per 24hrs or less. If you do not use an automatic watch for more than 36-48 hrs the movement will usually have stopped as the energy contained within the spring is likely to have been drained over this point, and will then need to be worn / given a gentle shake to get the watch moving again, so you would have to reset the time / date at this point. Some automatic watches now show how much 'power' they have remaining on their face. An automatic watch is likely to require more regular servicing than a kinetic or quartz watch as there are more moving parts.
Should you wind a mechanical watch when not in use?
Yes, it is recommended to wind a mechanical watch periodically, even when not in use, to ensure that the lubricants inside the movement do not dry out and to keep the watch running accurately. Wind the watch at least once a month to keep it in good working condition.
What does it mean when wrist watch moves on wrist?
If a wrist watch is moving on your wrist, it could mean that the watch strap is loose, causing the watch to shift around. This can be uncomfortable and may also affect the accuracy of the watch as it might not be positioned properly to keep time accurately. Adjusting the strap to fit snugly on your wrist can help prevent the watch from moving.
