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Automatic Watch Lifespan & Maintenance - How Long Do They Last?

Automatic Watch Lifespan & Maintenance - How Long Do They Last?

Automatic watches have been a fantastic discovery, especially when you consider when they were invented - the end of the 1700s. But so many people still wonder how reliable they are and how much the relentless work of the winding mechanism affects their performance and longevity. 

If you are the (happy) owner of an automatic watch, this article is for you. And if you are not fully satisfied, maybe after reading it you can become one!

— Davosa Editor
How to Wind an Automatic Watch

How to Wind an Automatic Watch

Automatic watches have been, and continue to be, among the most popular models of mechanical watches, precisely because of their main feature: they work without having to be wound, like hand-wound watches, and without needing a battery, like quartz watches. They only need a few small steps to keep them in perfect working order in exchange for this flexibility.

If you're looking to solve all your doubts about an automatic watch winding and operation, you have come to the right place.

— Davosa Editor
Automatic watches Essential Guide

Automatic watches Essential Guide


Let's find out in detail what is inside an automatic watch, how it works, and how to take care of it - which are the most important things you should know to ensure your automatic watch stays in top condition!

— Davosa Editor
Of features of watches and concerts in subway stations

Of features of watches and concerts in subway stations

In 2007, a nondescript violin player started busking at the entrance of a subway station in Washington DC. It was an all-familiar sight: a man wearing a baseball cap over a fleece sweater, a violin, and the case at his feet. He started off playing one of the most intense pieces for violin of the world, the first movement of Bach's Violin Concerto and continued with pieces from Bach and Mendelssohn for around 30 minutes.

Of the over 1,000 people that passed through the station, only 27 cared about giving him any money, and only 7 actually stopping to listen to his playing, which was not just good.

It was awesome.

Want to learn from this short story, and how do they apply to horology?

— Davosa Editor
Titanium vs. Stainless Steel Watch - Pros and Cons (Infographic inside)

Titanium vs. Stainless Steel Watch - Pros and Cons (Infographic inside)

Watches, especially sports models, have always used highly resistant technical materials, and this requirement stems precisely from their function of having to work all the time, whatever happens. And in the world of watches, stainless steel has long established itself as the material of choice for sturdy and reliable timepieces. But lately, its supremacy is challenged by the introduction of new high-tech materials, such as titanium, which is proving to be a dangerous competitor due to its excellent characteristics. So, which of the two is better? Let's find out together!
— Davosa Editor
watch for valentine day

Time for Valentine’s: Why a Watch Gift Makes Perfect Sense

Poets say the best and worst thing about being in love is that it can’t be put into words. This is why gift-giving is one of the best ways of showing not only your love but also your generosity and personality.

— GYRAX LTD
5 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Buying a Watch

5 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Buying a Watch

Buying a luxury watch, especially for the first time, can be a challenging task for anyone. There are numerous and varied reasons for this.

For starters, watches are complex (and complicated) little devices. One needs to have lots of technical know-how in order to be in a position to choose the right one. It doesn’t help that there are a myriad of brands and options out there, each of them seemingly as attractive as the last.
— Gil Tamam