The Timepiece Journal » mechanical watches

Flip a mechanical watch over and you'll see something extraordinary. This beginner's guide explains every key component of a watch movement — mainspring, gear train, escapement, balance wheel and more — in plain language.

In a world of smartwatches and wearable tech, why does a mechanical watch still matter? Six compelling reasons — from living craftsmanship to lasting value — that no silicon chip can replicate.

Watch quality testing covers four stages: functional testing, performance testing (daily rate, isochronism, positional error, temperature coefficient), environmental testing, and power reserve testing. Here's what each test reveals.