What to do if an automatic mechanical watch stops?

　　An automatic mechanical watch features an added rotor that rotates due to wrist movement to wind the mainspring. Automatic mechanical watches are currently mainstream. If your watch stops, do you know what to do? Below, Xiao Ya shares how to handle a stopped automatic mechanical watch; everyone is welcome to learn.

　　Features of automatic mechanical watches

　　Most automatic mechanical watches retain a manual winding function, meaning you can wind the mainspring by turning the crown. Only some cheaper automatic movements, such as Seiko's 7S26, 7S36, and ETA's 2842, omit this feature. Furthermore, because wrist movement continuously winds the watch, automatic mechanical watches include a slipping clutch mechanism to prevent the mainspring from being overwound and damaged. However, the emergence of automatic mechanical watches has not completely replaced manual ones; there are simply more automatic models available.

　　Common reasons for an automatic mechanical watch stopping

　　Impacts, gear misalignment, magnetization, or dried lubricants due to long periods of inactivity can all cause a mechanical watch to stop. Under normal wearing conditions, manual winding is not required, which helps extend the watch's service life and maintain the movement in good condition.

　　How to handle a stopped automatic mechanical watch

　　The principle of a self-winding watch relies on the automatic rotor rotating in any direction to wind the mainspring via the self-winding mechanism. Generally, a fully automatic watch should be worn on the wrist for more than 8 hours a day to replenish the mainspring power, though this is not absolute. Therefore, if not worn for a long time, or if the activity level is insufficient after wearing, it can also cause the mechanical watch to stop. In such cases, manual winding can be used as a remedy. It is worth noting that self-winding watches that have not been worn for more than 40 hours should have their crown turned twenty times when worn again to restart the movement's drive system.

　　If the watch is not stopping due to a lack of power reserve, it may have a fault and should be sent to a professional watchmaker for repair. Remember never to open the watch yourself.

　　Precautions for using an automatic mechanical watch

　　1, wear normally and avoid shocks.

　　A suitable level of physical activity is required to keep it continuously wound and running normally (when the wearer is less active, timekeeping may run slightly slow, which is a normal occurrence. For first-time use, please wind the crown 20-30 turns to tension the mainspring initially). Although watches are shock-resistant, strong external impacts can easily break the balance staff or gear train pivots, and vibrations can also affect the regulator and timekeeping accuracy.

　　2, prevent magnetisation.

　　Although watches are made from non-magnetic materials that are difficult to magnetise, timekeeping is heavily affected by magnetic fields, such as those near televisions, radio speakers, or magnetic clasps on backpacks or handbags.

　　3, watch water resistance.

　　Try not to wear your watch while swimming or doing laundry. Once it is wet or soaked in rain, do not pull out the crown to adjust the watch at that moment; dry it immediately instead. Because the crown protrudes, try to avoid knocks. Also, pay attention to the gap between the crown and the case: if it is too small, it will affect operation, and if it is too large, it will impair water resistance while also detracting from the appearance.

　　Replica automatic mechanical watch recommendations

　　[Top-grade Replica] Omega De Ville Series Men's Mechanical Watch 424.13.40.20.02.001

　　A mature and poised choice

　　Series:De Ville collection

　　Movement: Replica ETA2824 movement

　　Strap: calfskin strap

　　Case: Stainless steel

　　Clasp: pin buckle

　　Crystal: Sapphire crystal glass

　　Diameter: 39MM

　　Review:

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　　◆ Features 30 metres of water resistance, making swimming with the watch completely fine.

　　◆ Adopts a replica ETA2824 movement, ensuring accurate timekeeping.

　　These are some tips regarding automatic mechanical watches. If your mechanical watch stops running in the future, you can handle it using the methods above. If you wish to purchase replica automatic mechanical watches, you are welcome to scan the QR code to add us on WeChat for enquiries.

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