{"id":170,"date":"2025-04-21T11:09:29","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T11:09:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.othryswatches.nl\/?page_id=170"},"modified":"2025-07-29T11:38:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T11:38:11","slug":"wat-zit-er-binnenin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.othryswatches.nl\/en\/wat-zit-er-binnenin\/","title":{"rendered":"What's inside?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><em data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"381\">A movement is the engine inside your watch\u2014the part that makes the hands move.<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>There are many types of movements, from traditional mechanical designs to battery-powered quartz systems. This section gives you an overview of how they work, which watches use them, and what I can do when they need care or repair.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_tabs _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Mechanical&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driven by springs and gears, not batteries. These are the traditional heartbeats of horology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manual-Wind Movements<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How They Work: You wind the crown to tighten a coiled mainspring. As the spring unwinds, it releases energy through a gear train and escapement to move the hands.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular Models: Omega Speedmaster Professional, Longines vintage dress watches, Patek Philippe Calatrava (manual variants)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Era: 1700s to present\u2014one of the oldest movement types, still made today<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category: Vintage, enthusiast, high-end mechanical<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serviced: Yes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Automatic&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How They Work: Similar to manual movements, but with a rotor that spins as you move your wrist\u2014automatically winding the mainspring.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular Models: Rolex Submariner, Seiko 5, Hamilton Khaki Field, countless Swiss models using ETA or Sellita calibers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Era: Introduced in the 1920s, widely adopted from the 1950s onward<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category: Entry-level to luxury mechanical<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serviced: Yes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Quartz&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Battery-powered accuracy, introduced during the \u201cQuartz Revolution\u201d of the 1970s.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard Quartz<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How They Work: A battery sends current through a quartz crystal, causing it to vibrate consistently. These vibrations are translated into movement via stepper motors. Highly accurate and low-maintenance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular Models: Casio F-91W, Swatch Originals, Citizen Quartz, many fashion brands<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Era: From the late 1960s onward<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category: Entry-level to mid-range<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serviced: Yes\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Niche &amp; Hybrid Movements<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less common, often more specialized\u2014sometimes vintage, sometimes cutting-edge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_tabs _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Tuning Fork&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How They Work: A battery vibrates a tiny tuning fork at 360 Hz. The consistent hum drives a mechanical gear train, resulting in a silky smooth seconds hand.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular Models: Bulova Accutron (Spaceview), Omega f300Hz (ESA 9162)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Era: 1960s\u2013early 1970s<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category: Vintage electronic<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Serviced: Yes (selectively\u2014depends on coil and parts availability)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Electromechanical&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How They Work: Early electronic watches that use a transistor-controlled circuit to power a mechanical gear train. These predate quartz.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular Models: LIP Electronic, ESA Dynotron series, Landeron 4750<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Era: Mid-1960s to early 1970s<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category: Vintage, transitional technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Serviced: Sometimes (if circuitry and coils are intact)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Solar Quartz&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How They Work: A solar panel beneath the dial charges a rechargeable battery or capacitor, powering the quartz movement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular Models: Citizen Eco-Drive, Seiko Solar<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Era: 1990s to present<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category: Entry to mid-range modern<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serviced: Yes (capacitor\/battery replacements, function check)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Radio-Controlled Quartz&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How They Work: These watches receive atomic time signals via radio waves and adjust automatically\u2014extremely precise without manual setting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular Models: Casio Wave Ceptor, Citizen Atomic Timekeeping<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Era: 2000s to present<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category: Tech-focused mid-range<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Serviced: Limited (quartz service only\u2014radio module not repairable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Smart Analog Quartz \/ Bluetooth Hybrid&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How They Work: Traditional hands with a hidden smart module for step tracking, notifications, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular Models: Withings Move, Fossil Hybrid HR, Garmin Vivomove<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Era: 2010s to present<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category: Lifestyle tech<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Serviced: Limited (basic mechanical elements only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mechanical Escapements<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"735\">The escapement is the part of a mechanical movement that keeps time ticking evenly.<\/em><br data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"738\" \/>It controls how energy is released from the mainspring to the hands. While most modern watches use a Swiss lever escapement, there are many older and more unusual types still ticking today. Here, you\u2019ll find the most common escapements I come across\u2014and which ones I service.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_tabs _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Swiss Lever Escapement&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How They Work: A lever locks and unlocks the escape wheel with each swing of the balance wheel, releasing energy in steady beats. It\u2019s the most widely used escapement today.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular Models: Nearly every modern mechanical watch\u2014Rolex, Omega, Tissot, Seiko, and many others<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Era: Dominant since the mid-19th century<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category: All categories<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Serviced: Yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Co-Axial Escapement&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How They Work: Designed by George Daniels and adopted by Omega, the co-axial escapement reduces sliding friction by separating locking and impulse functions. This leads to longer service intervals and more stable performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular Models: Omega Seamaster, De Ville, Speedmaster Co-Axial series<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Era: Introduced in the late 1990s, common in Omega watches from ~2007 onward<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category: High-end modern<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Serviced: Yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Dynapulse&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"243\" class=\"\">How They Work: A dual-wheel, indirect impulse escapement using silicon components reduces friction and boosts efficiency by ~30%, operating at 5 Hz for enhanced precision.<br \/>Popular Models: Debuted in the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Land-Dweller with Calibre 7135.<br \/>Era: Introduced in 2025.<br \/>Category: High-performance mechanical watches.<br \/>Serviced: Yes.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Cylinder Escapement&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How They Work: A hollow cylinder allows controlled release of the escape wheel\u2019s teeth. It was common in pocket watches before lever escapements became widespread.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular Models: French and Swiss pocket watches from the 18th\u201319th centuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Era: ~1750\u20131880<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category: Antique<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Serviced: Visual service, watch will always run unpredictable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Verge Escapement&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How They Work: One of the earliest escapements. Uses a vertical crown wheel and pallets to control energy release. Visually striking, but inefficient by today\u2019s standards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular Models: English and Continental pocket watches from 1600s to early 1800s<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Era: 1600\u20131830<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category: Collectors\u2019 antiques<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Serviced: Yes Limited, open to discuss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Fusee and Chain&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How They Work: A small chain connects a fusee (cone) and barrel, equalizing force from the mainspring as it unwinds. A brilliant early solution to inconsistent torque.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular Models: English pocket watches, marine chronometers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Era: 1600s\u20131800s<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category: Museum-grade antique<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Serviced: Limited, open to discuss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mechanical Complications<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than just hours and minutes\u2014complications are the extra features that add both charm and complexity to a watch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In watchmaking, a complication refers to any function beyond basic timekeeping. These features\u2014whether practical or poetic\u2014require additional components, gears, and mechanisms within the movement. From the rhythmic tick of a chronograph to the quiet jump of a date wheel, complications are often where mechanical artistry truly shines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are some of the most common (and uncommon) complications found in mechanical watches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_tabs _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Date and Day Functions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How They Work: A small gear advances a numbered disc once every 24 hours. Day\/date models add a second disc for the day of the week.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common in: Seiko 5, ETA 2836, vintage Omega and Longines dress watches<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category: Entry-level to mid-range<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Serviced: Yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Chronograph&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How It Works: A chronograph is a mechanical stopwatch, with additional pushers to start, stop, and reset a central seconds hand and sometimes sub-dials.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common in: Omega Speedmaster, Valjoux 7750-based watches, vintage Landeron and Venus movements<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category: Mid- to high-end mechanical<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Serviced: Yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Moonphase&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How It Works: A rotating disc shows the phases of the moon, usually advancing every 24 hours with a 59-tooth gear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common in: Dress watches from Longines, Omega, or Blancpain; many modern microbrand offerings<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category: Decorative complication, often found in classical designs<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Serviced: Yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Power Reserve Indicator&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How It Works: Displays how much energy is left in the mainspring. Uses a small cam linked to the barrel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common in: Seiko 6R series, Orient Star, higher-end Swiss movements<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category: Useful, technical complication<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Serviced: Yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Jump Hour&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How It Works: Instead of slowly moving, the hour hand (or disc) jumps exactly once per hour. Requires a tensioned spring and release mechanism.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common in: 1970s digital-style mechanical watches, high-end modern pieces (e.g., Hautlence, IWC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category: Vintage and modern avant-garde<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Serviced: Yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Retrograde Displays&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How It Works: Instead of rotating, a hand sweeps across an arc (for date, seconds, etc.) and then snaps back to the start.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common in: Breguet, Longines Master Collection, independent brands<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category: High-end decorative<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Serviced: Yes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Perpetual Calendar&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How It Works: Tracks the date, day, month, and even leap years\u2014automatically adjusting for different month lengths.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common in: Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, high-complication pieces<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category: Haute horlogerie<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Serviced: Yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Minute Repeater and Sonnerie&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How They Work: Chimes the time using gongs and hammers, often activated by a slide on the case.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common in: Very high-end pocket watches and modern luxury pieces<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category: Museum-grade, artisanal horology<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Serviced: Yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Tourbillon&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How It Works: Rotates the escapement in a cage to counteract the effects of gravity\u2014originally designed for pocket watches.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common in: Luxury brands like Breguet, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and some modern microbrands<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category: Decorative and technical showpieces<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Serviced: Open to discuss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A movement is the engine inside your watch\u2014the part that makes the hands move. 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