mechanical watches
Spring-powered wrist clocks
Mechanical watches are timepieces powered by a wound spring rather than a battery.
The mainspring slowly unwinds, its energy regulated by an escapement mechanism to move the hands.
They require periodic winding—either by hand or automatically through the wearer's wrist motion.
Mechanical watches are prized by enthusiasts for their craftsmanship, often featuring visible movements: He collected vintage mechanical watches.
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Timekeepers using vibrating crystals
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Computerized wrist devices
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