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How does a manual watch work?
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You have to manually wind the crown to generate power for the watch every 2 days.
Jewels on TimeAugust 12, 2021
A manual watch works as the user winds it on a regular basis. This timepiece has an inner movement driven by a mainspring that requires regular winding. Most manual watches last up to 40 hours with a single wind. Find a collection of vintage watches on 1stDibs.
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