Comments on: Self-winding vs. Hand-wound Mechanical Watches

By: William Hoffman

William Hoffman — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:28:14 +0000

This paragraph may not have been written as clearly as it might: “It is important to remember that a hand-wound mechanical watch should be wound while worn. Before winding, take it off.”

“…wound while worn.” seems to contradict “Before winding, take it off.”

By: George

George — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 02:52:00 +0000

I like both – Automatics as well as mechanical watches. Each for different reasons. Automatics can be more convinient, but mechanicals are usually a bit more accurate, sturdy and slimmer, since they dont need extra room for the rotor. For some reason in most or maybe even all Orient watches that are automatic two important features are dropped/ommited – Hacking and manual wind option. I wonder what happend is rotor breaks or gets stuck – since there is no manual wind option. On the other hand Orient watches have a long history of their own high quality in-house movements that rival some of the top Swiss ones and I never had a problem with Orients. But still – it would be nice to have a manual option in the automatic watch – if nothing else – for people that have more than one watch – it is easier to just wind one you are not wearing on regular basis every morning just to keep it working than have to wear it every other day. Plus it is important to keep your watch running so movemnts are kept on good condition and oils dont thinken up. Notice that those few manual Orient watched featured here are on a more expensive side – pretty clear that they are better/more accurate. Yet, my Orient is an Automatic one – wish I could afford a manual one too. That SDT00001S – Retro 60 looks mighty nice!

By: wagieh shoukry

wagieh shoukry — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 12:39:35 +0000

i am an orient automatic watches fan they r very accurate more than any other swiss expensive watches but i have a little suggestion many times i like 2 change the metal bracelet by a leather strap why not taking that into consideration by making additional holes to suit leather strap?

By: Hai Tran

Hai Tran — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 21:59:56 +0000

Are there any other hand-wound Orient hand watches? I know there’s the pocket watch shown here. Will Orient make a hand-wound hand watch in the near future? Would like more information if there is.

By: Scott

Scott — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 03:15:54 +0000

I believe there is a typo above. Under hand-wound, mechanical watches, it says: “A hand wound mechanical watch should be wound while being worn.” I believe the opposite was intended.

By: sunny

sunny — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:41:57 +0000

@Casandar……Hi honey! its very simple. you wind the knob in its original position where it is normally on the side of the watch to continue its usual working mechanism to make it running, after winding completely you pull up the knob slightly, it will come upwards depending upon the make and model and then when you will rotate the knob clockwise/anticlockwise it will change the position of minute’s needles and hour’s needle accordingly

By: Bill Hudson

Bill Hudson — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:05:45 +0000

I love Orient Watches, Automatics are “green” since they do not need Batteries ever. Full stainless steel so you will not allergy problems with the metal, and they truly are water resistant ( I say water proof from my experience) they are exceptional value, better in some way then the swiss.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:27:18 +0000

Ive always been fascinated with free energy. While battery powered watches do not need frequent changes in batteries, I still like the fact that you can wind a watch by hand or even better yet just put an automatic watch on and start your daily routine and your watch will keep running.

By: alosh

alosh — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 06:09:37 +0000

i love orient watch

By: Kathleen DeShannon

Kathleen DeShannon — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:36:22 +0000

The hand-wind mechanism is similiar to the older watches but updated and more accurate!