How Does a Mechanical Watch Work? (11 Watches Shown)

If you watched our recent beginner’s guide, you’ll remember that we touched briefly on how a mechanical watch worked—in a quick, but ultimately oversimplified way. If that left you unsatisfied and hungry to learn more, well, your time has come, because how on Earth does a mechanical watch work, anyway? Featured Watches: Patek Philippe 5170J Patek Philippe Calatrava 5180/1R-001 A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Datograph Perpetual 410.038 A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin 201.027 A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph Boutique Edition 414.026 A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Referenzuhr 230.032 Rolex Submariner 116613 LN Breguet Tradition 7027BA/11/9V6 TAG Heuer Mikrograph CAR5041.FC8178 Baltic HMS 002 Baltic BICOMPAX 002 Shop now for Patek Philippe watches: https://www.watchfinder.com/Patek%20P... Shop now for Rolex watches: https://www.watchfinder.com/Rolex/watches Shop now for Breguet watches: https://www.watchfinder.com/Breguet/watches Shop now for A. Lange & Söhne watches: https://www.watchfinder.co.uk/A.%20Lange%20and%20Sohne/watches Shop now for TAG Heuer watches: https://www.watchfinder.com/TAG%20Heuer/watches Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/watchfinderofficial Watchfinder is the number one place to buy, sell and exchange premium pre-owned timepieces. Discover more exceptional watches at https://www.watchfinder.com