Here is an in-depth infographic by Mantelligence showing the insides of both a mechanical and quartz watch, showing how that movement works. Watch mechanics are hundreds of years old, incredibly cool, and somewhat hard to understand. This detailed graphic shows you a step-by-step breakdown of how they work.

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How Watch Movements Work: Quartz vs Mechanical

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