Administrators TimeTexas Posted December 19, 2022 Administrators Share Posted December 19, 2022 Good article from Joshua Munchow with Quill and Pad about manual watches. https://quillandpad.com/2022/12/18/heres-why-manual-winding-watches-are-for-horological-connoisseurs-reprise-3/ The emotional tie can be crucial to a collector’s desire to possess a piece: playing to that emotional connection are the discussions of technique and design, not necessarily ease of use and practicality. If anything, the methodical and deliberate method of manually winding the watch is emphasized for its basis in tradition. This can be why the physical act of winding a watch every day becomes an important ritual to the horological connoisseur: it represents a link to the past and a physical connection to your story. I have to say that I didn't "get" it at first but at I have continued to explore independent brands and experience high quality manual wound watches, I'm a believer. I think there is definitely a feeling of closeness to the timepiece when you interact with it. Especially when it has a wonderful winding feel. It's an absolute pleasure to feel the smoothness of the crown, the tactile sensation and sound of the soft clicking as you bring the watch to life. Most of my watches are still automatic, but I now prefer manual winding on my nicer watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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