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Tech Talk:  By Mike Oetting

Navigating the world of technology one gadget at a time.

Mechanical Watches

What is a mechanical watch, and why should I care?

A mechanical watch is one which uses an intricate set of springs, gears and other tiny parts to move its hands around the dial . Collectively, this set of tiny pieces is known as a mechanical movement. Watches featuring mechanical movements don’t have batteries to replace and can last decades if serviced every six or seven years.

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June 13, 2007

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