MANUAL-WIND WATCHES: Why Would Anyone Still Wind a Watch Every Day?

Time Will Tell

Sep 28 2026 | 00:02:59

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Show Notes

Download free software at https://www.grandfatherclockchimes.com Why choose a manual-wind watch when automatic and quartz movements are more convenient? This episode explains how hand winding stores energy in the mainspring, why the absence of a rotor can allow thinner or more visible movement architecture, the appeal of the winding ritual, and the practical care needed when winding mechanical watches. Production note: Charlotte Evans is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.

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