![]() Mechanical watches at the lowest end of the spectrum can be significantly off. We mostly just need to know the approximate time within a few minutes and watches largely just function as a kind of quick reference. The appeal of mechanical watches is predicated on the notion that you don't need your watch to be hyper-accurate. You should first understand that even the fanciest, most expensive Rolex or other mechanical watch doesn't compare in accuracy to the dirt-cheap quartz watch you can pick up at Walmart. ![]() Know Before You Buy Accuracy of affordable mechanical watches Yes, you can get a very cool hand-winding or automatic watch for not a lot of scratch, but there are a few things to know and some questions you should ask. We're talking watches from those brands themselves, like Seiko and Citizen, but also from smaller boutique brands that make use of the movements as well as sourcing other components and labor. While producing a mechanical wristwatch can be an expensive proposition, large-scale production from Japanese brands focusing on basic and affordable movements means that just about anyone can afford a mechanical timepiece. But we're among those smitten with anachronistic tech of springs and gears, and even those at the cheapest end of the spectrum can be incredibly fun. It's grown substantially over the last couple of decades, and especially in the last several years - even when smartwatches more or less offer a computer on your wrist. It does not store any personal data.In an age when quartz watches offer dirt-cheap time-telling and superior accuracy, the popularity of mechanical watches is curious. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". ![]() The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. ![]() At just 7.2mm tall, it’s hard to believe there’s an automatic movement inside, but of course it’s beautiful finishing is on display via the caseback’s sapphire crystal if you need a reminder. The result is a practical, automatic watch appropriate for casual and formal occasions that wears nearly identically to the classic hand cranked version. The real star of the show is the DUW 3001 movement, an in-house automatic caliber which has been engineered by Nomos to be nearly as thin as their hand wound Alpha caliber. The Tangente is their signature watch, with straight lugs that angle sharply downward at their end point, giving the watch a profile unlike anything else. Nomos is a German brand, heavily influenced by Bauhaus design, but with an added focus on building their own movements in house and developing their own whimsical style from within the brand. ![]() If you’d like, you can think of the Nomos Tangente Neomatik as a slightly higher end contemporary twist on the Max Bill Automatic discussed earlier. And while the Superocean might only have 100 meters of water resistance, it’s a compelling compromise if you’re looking for vintage style from one of the key Swiss brands in a highly wearable package. That’s a really well sized watch at $4,835 – this is a price point where you’re normally sacrificing thinness for robustness. What you may not realize, however, is that the Superocean Heritage ‘57 is actually one of the most well proportioned dive watches on the market today, with a diameter of 42mm and a case height of 9.9mm. The Superocean Heritage ‘57 is based on a classic design from (you guessed it) 1957, and the watch is loaded with midcentury charm, from the unique hour markers to the classic typefaces used on the dial. These watches are famous for a reason, but if you’re doing a survey of Swiss divers, you’d be remiss not to hit on Breitling. When you think of dive watches from the big name heritage Swiss brands, Submariners and Seamasters likely come to mind first. ![]()
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