AUTOMATIC WATCHES EXPLAINED: How Can a Watch Run Without a Battery?

September 28, 2026 • 00:02:52
AUTOMATIC WATCHES EXPLAINED: How Can a Watch Run Without a Battery?
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AUTOMATIC WATCHES EXPLAINED: How Can a Watch Run Without a Battery?

Sep 28 2026 | 00:02:52

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Download free software at https://www.grandfatherclockchimes.com How does an automatic mechanical watch run without a battery? This episode explains the mainspring, gear train, escapement, balance wheel, rotor, automatic winding system, power reserve, and why wrist motion winds the spring rather than powering the hands directly. Production note: Charlotte Evans is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.
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