It is no easy feat deciding which automatic watch is most suited to you, especially because there are so many mechanical calibres to choose from. Ultimately, it depends on what you as a wearer value in a watch. Do you want a watch that has a long power reserve? Or would you prefer a watch with an unbeatable accuracy? Others care less about the functions of a mechanical calibre and want something that is beautifully decorated.
Below we have selected some of our favourite automatic watch movements for each of these purposes to help you decide which is the best automatic watch movement for you. And don’t forget, our team of luxury watch specialists are always on hand to help if you have any questions about our range of automatic watches.
What are the best automatic watch movements for power reserve?
- Power Reserve: 10 days (240 hours)
- Functions: Hour, minute, subsidiary seconds, date, power reserve indicator
- Accuracy: +/- 20 seconds per day
Find Oris Calibre 111 automatic watches here.
- Power Reserve: 8 days (192 hours)
- Functions: Hour, minute, seconds
- Accuracy: +/- 0.5 second per day
Find Grand Seiko 9R01 watches here.
- Power Reserve: 80 hours
- Functions: Hour, minute, seconds, date
- Accuracy: +/- 15 seconds per day
Find Certina DS-1 Powermatic 80 watches here.
What are the best automatic watch movements for accuracy?
- Accuracy: +/- 0.5 second per day
- Functions: Hour, minute, seconds
- Power Reserve: 8 days (192 hours)
Find Grand Seiko 9R01 watches here.
- Accuracy: -4 to +6 per day
- Functions: Hour, minute, small seconds, date chronograph
- Power Reserve: 70 hours
Find Breitling B01 Manufacture watches here.
- Accuracy: -4 to +6 per day
- Functions: Hour, minute, seconds, chronograph, 1-minute tourbillon
- Power Reserve: 65 hours
Find TAG Heuer Calibre Heuer 02T watches here.
What are the best looking automatic watch movements?
- Movement Height: 6mm
- Jewels: 29
- Functions: Hour, minute, seconds, power reserve indicator
Find Nomos DUW 1001 watches here.
- Movement Height: 2mm
- Jewels: 35
- Functions: Hour, minute, date, tourbillon
Find Jaeger LaCoultre 978F watches here.
- Movement Height: 3mm
- Jewels: 26
- Functions: Hour, minute, date, moon phase
Find Frederique Constant FC-705 watches here.
