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I personally prefer
manual winding watches which is strange as most of the watches I have are automatic. So why did I end up with more automatic watches than manual ones? Simply because whether or not a watch is manual or automatic when deciding on a watch is not as important as the dial, the hands, the numerals, the case design, the movement finishing and the reliability of the movement. In addition, the value retention of the watch is also important to me since as much as we all want to keep our watches, many of us have to sell off some of our watches at times to finance other purchases.
An important point here I think is irrespective of whether a watch is manual or automatic winding, I will wind my watches daily as for me this is one of the most satisfying emotions in our passion. You will notice that the best watchmakers - Dofour, Smith, Voutilainen and Rexhepi do not make automatic watches, only manual ones. Arguably, this is because a manual winding watch is more in line with traditional watchmaking.
For the record, my Pateks are mainly automatics just because many of their models are - perpetual calendars, world timers, sports watches.
Automatic vs. Manual winding Patek?
Hi, I’m still new in this forum. I’m considering a reference 5153 which is automatic or a say Travel Time ref. 5134. Thoughts on automatic vs. Manual winding? Thank you ...
Thanks my question is really just about automatic vs. self winding, and I used those as examples.
Let me know your view if you have preferences and why if possible. thanks!
Welcome to the Patek forum and hope you will enjoy your time here !
Although both watches are in the Calatrava line, they are very different in terms of functions and movements. If you enjoy winding your watch, then a manual movement fits the profile. The 5153 on the other hand has an interesting and usual design. Hence, ...
Thanks GLau! , definitely I go for design and my priority is on reference 5153.
I wonder if people have had any issues with manual winding, reminds me of some Cartier when I was a child. Any issues with the winding mechanism?
Should we add that what budget you've assigned for your present search...
It'll help you to narrow down on your watch..
Thanks
It would but the question is not about price points, but about what people think about either Automatic vs. Manual winding mechanisms and experience as a concept. Thanks
I personally prefer
manual winding watches which is strange as most of the watches I have are automatic. So why did I end up with more automatic watches than manual ones? Simply because whether or not a watch is manual or automatic when deciding on a watch is not as importan...
Thank you
Great points you raised Sham! For some reason i like the beauty of the rotor, rotating freely, and also when it's felt when wearing some watches. I'm going to look closer at the makers you mention. I am looking ideally for a Patek 5135. Not yet an expert,...
The 5135 is an under rated and
arguably undervalued watch probably due to its case design even though it was not produced for many years. Manual references, however, can be spotted on many of Patek;s complications like the chronographs (5070,5170,5172,7170), the perpetual calendar chro...
It’s simple
Do you want an intimate connection with your watch, winding it a few seconds each morning or do you prefer the convenience and increased thickness of an automatic? Personally when it comes to dress watches I would only accept a manual wind, automatic for ...
Dressing up winding up?
Very interesting response. So are you saying that dressing up must be followed by winding up, and other less informal clothes go with automatics? Why do you think that? Very cultural response.
The connection is key
Manual wind offers you a tangible, intimate connection with your watch - you cannot just strap it on, you need to give it energy, most often each day. Manual wind movements are also slimmer due to the absence of a rotor, useful to note if you value that. ...