Mechanical

Mechanical movements which are used in pocket watches that are made today give the pocket watch a certain antique look and feel to it, and would be recommended to use this style of pocket watch as a gift for that special someone on that special occasion. This type of watches are great for displaying on the mantel piece, and with a nice display box and also to hang from a pocket watch stand. You can also have this type of pocket watch in all five different types of pocket watch. They can also be known as a wind-up watch, with the wind up usually located on the stem of the watch which will need winding until it feels tight, and then must stop, as over-winding of the watch can lead to breaking the spring in the mechanism and having to get a new one fitted. Mechanical watches at their best are when you see them front and the back of the case open, with skeleton movements viewable Mechanical movement relies on an intricate system of springs and tiny gears which use mechanical energy to operate. A mainspring is wound and then the power is transferred to the hands via a timing mechanism known as the balance.