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Honest, useful guides to skeleton & automatic watches — how they work, what's worth paying for, and how to choose your first.

How long does an automatic watch run without wearing it? Power reserve and winding
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How long does an automatic watch run without wearing it? Power reserve and winding

Most automatics keep running for about a day and a half to two days after you take them off. How to wind one with...

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How does an automatic watch work? Rotor, mainspring and balance explained
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How does an automatic watch work? Rotor, mainspring and balance explained

An automatic watch winds itself with the motion of your wrist. Rotor, mainspring, escapement and balance (21,600 beats per hour) explained clearly.

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Skelettuhren: Der ehrliche Kaufratgeber
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Skelettuhren: Der ehrliche Kaufratgeber

The heartbeat, the hype and the honest truth about skeleton watches: how they work, what's worth paying for, the traps to dodge, and how...

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Warum eine Skeleton-Uhr kaufen? 5 ehrliche Gründe
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Warum eine Skeleton-Uhr kaufen? 5 ehrliche Gründe

Thinking about a skeleton watch? Five honest reasons an open-heart automatic is worth it, plus the case against.

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Roségold-Uhren für Herren: Ein Stil-Ratgeber
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Roségold-Uhren für Herren: Ein Stil-Ratgeber

How to wear a rose gold watch with confidence: skin tones, outfit pairings and a standout open-heart automatic pick.

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So pflegen Sie eine Automatikuhr
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So pflegen Sie eine Automatikuhr

Keep your automatic watch at its best: winding, water resistance, cleaning, magnets and servicing in five simple habits.

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Die besten Skeleton-Uhren unter 300 €
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Die besten Skeleton-Uhren unter 300 €

The best affordable skeleton watches under €300: what to look for, the traps to avoid, and three open-heart automatics worth your wrist.

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Was ist eine Skeleton-Uhr? Open-Heart-Uhrwerke erklärt
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Was ist eine Skeleton-Uhr? Open-Heart-Uhrwerke erklärt

What is a skeleton watch and how does an open-heart dial work? A simple, vivid guide to one of watchmaking's most captivating designs.

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So messen Sie Ihr Handgelenk für eine Uhr
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So messen Sie Ihr Handgelenk für eine Uhr

Measure your wrist for a men's watch in 60 seconds and pick the right case size with our simple chart and fit tips.

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Automatik vs. Quarz: Der ehrliche Vergleich
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Automatik vs. Quarz: Der ehrliche Vergleich

Battery or heartbeat? An honest comparison of automatic and quartz watches: power, accuracy, feel and which one is right for you.

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