The watch is probably the coolest accessory there is. What's even more fascinating is that even though its mechanics have undergone evolution through the years, most of the vintage designs are still used in the modern era. All thanks to the so-called 'movement'. If it's something that piques your interest, then read on, as we'll reveal everything you need to know about it.
The Inner Workings Of A Timepiece
The movement, often known as caliber, is the engine that drives the hands and other complexities of a clock. The kind of movement in a watch is usually unimportant to casual watch wearers. For watch collectors and aficionados, though, it's a huge concern since they value the artistry and inner workings that keep their timepieces ticking. Timepiece mechanisms have a variety of characteristics that captivate different types of watch buyers, similar to the performance differences in vehicle engines.The following will introduce several mechanical movements and their representative watches.
Explore The Various Types Of Watch Movements
- PT5000 [Automatic mechanical movement]
San Martin 36mm BB36 Explore Watch SN021-G-B3
Watch Specification:
37mm in diameter
Lug to Lug 45.9mm
Thickness 11.3mm
Band width 19mm
- SW200 [Automatic mechanical movement]
36mm San Martin Explore Watch SN021-G-A2
Watch Specification:
Watch Dimension:
Bezel: 36mm
Case: 37mm in diameter
Lug to Lug: 45.5mm
Thickness:11.3mm
Band width: 20mm
Weight: about 133g
- YN55 [Automatic mechanical movement]
San Martin 39m Explorer Watch - SN020-G Limited Edtion
Watch Specification:
Model: SN020-G Limited edtion
Movement: YN55 automatic movement
Case: Material - 316L Stainless Steel
Glass: Sapphire Crystal Glass, Swiss AR Coating
Bezel: Stainless Steel Polishing Bezel
Dial Color: matte Black or sunburst blue with applied indices
Dial Hands: Curved Carving Craft hands, Luminous Coating
Luminous: Sub Dial: BGW9-blue lume.
Crown: Screw-down Crown
Case Back: Screw-down Case Back, Brushed Process
Strap: 316L Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet
Resistant: 10Bar=100 meters
Watch Dimension:
Case diameter:39 mm (without crown)
Case length: 47.5mm( lug to lug)
Case thickness: 12.5mm
Lug width 20mm
Weight: about 138g
- Japan NH35 [automatic mechanical movement]
San Martin Sub Diver Watch SN017-V3
Watch Specification:
Model: SN017-G-V3
Movement: Japan NH35 [automatic mechanical movement]
Case material: 316L Stainless Steel
Glass: Sapphire Crystal with AR coating
Date Window Convex Mirror(2.5 times amplification effect)
Bezel: 120 Clicks Unidirectional Chronograph Bezel,
Ceramic Top Ring, 12 O'clock Luminous Markers
Dial Color: 3D Hexagon Applique Logo,
Hands: Steel Hands, Luminous Coating
Luminous: BGW-9 Blue Light, Hands and Markers
Crown: Screw-down Crown, With S logo Logo
Case Back: Screw-down Case Back, Brushed Process
Water Resistant: 20Bar/200 meters
Watch Dimension:
Case diameter: 40.5mm( without crown)
Case Length:48mm(lug to lug)
Case thickness: 13mm (including mirror)
Lug width:20mm
- Seagull ST1901 [Manual mechanical movement]
San Martin Panda BB Chronograph Retro Men Watch
Watch Specification:
Model: SN052-G-JS
Movement: Seagull ST1901 [Manual mechanical movement]
Chronograph (centre hand), 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock and 60-seconds counter at 9 o'clock.
Stop seconds for precise time setting
Glass: Sapphire Crystal , AR Coating
Watch Dimension:
40mm in diameter
Bezel 41mm
Lug to Lug 49.5mm
Thickness 14mm
Band width 20mm
Weight: about 159g
- Miyota 8215 [Automatic mechanical movement]
San Martin Pilot Miyota 8215 Retro Military Watch SN034-G1
Watch Specification:
Model: SN034-G1
Movement: Miyota 8215 [Automatic mechanical movement]
Watch Dimension:
37mm in diameter
Lug to Lug 45 mm
Thickness 11.5mm
Band width 20 mm
Weight: about 145 g/57g
- Miyota 9015 [Automatic mechanical movement]
