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Mechanical movement

Also known as: mechanical calibre · mechanical caliber

A movement powered by a wound mainspring, with a mechanical regulating system controlling how its energy reaches the hands.

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Mechanical describes the power and regulating system; automatic describes a way of winding it.

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Cartier

Cartier

Cartier

Jaquet Droz

Jaquet Droz

Jaquet Droz

Connections use recorded specifications. Features vary by reference.