In this Set Back in Time post, we will attempt to explain how the automatic movement in a vintage watch works. Generally, vintage watches will contain mechanical movements, which are either manual or automatic. The manual movements are wound by hand daily. Each full wind will give upwards of 40 hours of power reserve. On…Read more
Category: Components
The history of vintage watch buckles
This may seem like a strange topic, “The history of vintage watch buckles” because, in the world of vintage watch collecting, it isn’t the component or feature of a watch that first comes to mind. However, in terms of overall originality and authenticity, it is the most likely part of vintage watch hardware to be…Read more
The mainspring barrel: the power behind a mechanical watch
A mechanical watch is a complicated piece of machinery, with dozens of tiny parts working in perfect harmony. At the centre of it all is the mainspring barrel, the crucial component responsible for powering the entire movement. Understanding how the mainspring barrel works, along with its various types and historical developments, helps us appreciate the…Read more