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What does an automatic watch mean?
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An automatic watch means a watch that is self-winding. It is a mechanical watch which is powered by the natural motion of the wearer.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Lemania Automatic, Watch, 1950s
Located in Roma, Lazio
Lemania Automatic - Watch 1950s
Movement: self-winding cal. 3600 21 jewels
Case: stainless steel
Category
Vintage 1950s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Rose Gold
Longines Admiral Automatic watch
By Longines
Located in Barcelona, CT
LONGINES ADMIRAL AUTOMATIC Watch Ref: E357708 GENTLEMEN'S WATCH in GOOD condition, 37mm steel case
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Watch
By Omega
Located in Houston, TX
This 14k yellow gold-filled Omega Seamaster automatic watch is a fascinating piece of history
Category
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
2022 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-Owned Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Automatic Watch Crafted in Stainless Steel with Black Dial
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
OMEGA Automatic Watch. Omega Geneve Submariner
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Omega Geneve Automatic Watch
1481 Omega Movement
Condition: Works and keeps time. Has
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Esposto Automatic Watch, Black IP
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
watches are self-winding, wound automatically as a result of natural motion of the wearer which provides
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