The most insightful posts about Movements

toblerino

3 days ago

Seiko Saturday! Back with this hi-beat beast

5 comments

drwatchlover

3 hrs ago

What Matters Most to you?

I find myself buying watches because of the dials, looking for texture, Indices, S,M,H Hands and so on. But what carries the most weight for you when choosing a watch?

A

Case (Shape, finishing, material)

B

Dial (Texture, color, light play, hands)

C

Movement (Power reserve, accuracy, finishing)

D

Other (Comment below)

509 votes ·

A

Case (Shape, finishing, material)

B

Dial (Texture, color, light play, hands)

C

Movement (Power reserve, accuracy, finishing)

D

Other (Comment below)

509 votes ·

53 comments

DariusII

1 week ago

Is beat rate important to you?

Some relationships in my life have sent my heart into a tachycardial spin…while others have slowed it to near failure. In most cases (though wrenched)...

31 comments

evhgear

1 week ago

Does it bother you to own multiple watches that uses the same movement ?

Seiko, Miyota, ETA and Sellita movements can be found in many different watches, would it stops you to buy a watch if it uses the same movement than a watch you already own ?

A

Yes (cannot own 2 watches with same movement)

B

No (doesn't bother)

C

as long as both watches are different enough

386 votes ·

17 comments

blake_buettner

1 week ago

Some Thoughts on In-House Movements

Sharing some of my thoughts on the in-house terminology and how I navigate its use. I realize there are probably lots of different feelings on the mat...

Video: Let's Talk About In-House Movements - The Deep Track

Relatively recently, we’ve seen a shift in priority toward creating “in-house” movements, and away from using ebauches, or off the shelf movements. Am...

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4 comments

juulb343

1 week ago

Most exciting watch movements?

I'm a bit of a tech nerd in this space and am typically most fascinated by the inner workings of a watch. I'm curious if there are more like me out there and would be keen to know which movements, bot...

A

El Primero

B

Spring drive

C

101

D

Other?

400 votes ·

A

El Primero

B

Spring drive

C

101

D

Other?

400 votes ·

29 comments

Kayone73

2 weeks ago

Q: should I get my movement adjusted at watchmaker shop? (Seiko 8R48 chrono movement)

So you've probably seen my previous post about my Pitzmann III automatic chrono, and so far I love it. It's powered by the relatively new Seiko 8R48 a...

19 comments

SpecKTator

1 week ago

Tick Tock

Have you ever put your watch to your ear and listen to the movement? If you have, what sounds best? Mechanical, Automatic, or Quartz?

A

Yes, Mechanical

B

Yes, Automatic

C

Yes, Quartz

D

No, you’re insane. Stop it!

538 votes ·

A

Yes, Mechanical

B

Yes, Automatic

C

Yes, Quartz

D

No, you’re insane. Stop it!

538 votes ·

101 comments

Dacrazycuban

1 month ago

Movements

I don't know squat about watch movements. I'm just getting into this hobby but would imagine that brands like Omega and Rolex have some of the best mo...