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What does an automatic watch mean?

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What does an automatic watch mean?
An automatic watch means a watch that is self-winding. It is a mechanical watch which is powered by the natural motion of the wearer.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Lemania Automatic, Watch, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Lemania Automatic - Watch 1950s Movement: self-winding cal. 3600 21 jewels Case: stainless steel
Category

Vintage 1950s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Rose Gold

Baume & Mercier Classima Automatic Watch 8734
By Baume & Mercier
Located in New York, NY
BAUME & MERCIER CLASSIMA AUTOMATIC WATCH 8734 -Condition: Mint -Case Size: 41.8mm -Case Thickness
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Esposto Automatic Watch, Black IP
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
watches are self-winding, wound automatically as a result of natural motion of the wearer which provides
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust with Rubies & Diamond Bezel Automatic Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust with Rubies & Diamond Bezel Automatic Watch 16014 Silver Stick Dial
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Submariner Black Dial Men's Automatic Watch 5513
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Submariner Black Dial Men's Automatic Watch 5513 - Automatic winding; acrylic crystal
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Corum Bubble 42 Python PVD Coated Automatic Watch 082.410.98/0337 PV01
By Corum Watch Company
Located in New York, NY
CORUM BUBBLE 42 PYTHON PVD COATED AUTOMATIC WATCH 082.410.98/0337 PV01 -Limited Edition -New -Case
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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