Automatic Watch Deals

Corum Admirals Cup Challenger 48 Automatic Mens Watch 94795195V791-AN14 Automatic watch deal: Corum Admirals Cup Challenger 48 Automatic Mens Watch 94795195V791-AN14

Breitling Chronomat Evolution Silver Dial Diamond Bezel Automatic Mens Watch A1335653-G569SS Automatic watch deal: Breitling Chronomat Evolution Silver Dial Diamond Bezel Automatic Mens Watch A1335653-G569SS

Breitling Chronomat Evolution Rhodium Dial Diamond Bezel Automatic Mens Watch A1335653-E519SS Automatic watch deal: Breitling Chronomat Evolution Rhodium Dial Diamond Bezel Automatic Mens Watch A1335653-E519SS

Oris Big Crown Automatic Ladies Watch 584-7626-4061LS Automatic watch deal: A gorgeous Oris automatic watch for a perfect last-minute gift. This deal of the day is $599.99 (50% off the $1,195 retail price) with free shipping. Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Oris Artelier Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 623-7582-4071LS Automatic watch deal: A powerful luxury watch that makes you feel like a King. This deal of the day is $995 (52% off the $2,075 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Starfive Automatic Black Watch Winder HOU-WW-BK.GL-1 Automatic watch deal: An affordable yet quality watch winder that will get the job done without breaking two seconds later. This deal of the day is $32.99 (78% off the $150 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Raymond Weil Freelancer Automatic Ladies Watch Automatic watch deal: A beautiful, glittering, classic watch from Raymond Weil with an elegant shape. This deal of the day is $695 (65% off the $1,995 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Bedat No. 1 Automatic Mens Watch 114.010.310 Automatic watch deal: A gorgeous ladies Bedat from the famed No. 1 line. This deal of the day is $1795 (65% off the $5150 retail price) with free shipping. Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Oris TT1 Titan Automatic Mens Watch 674-7599-7154MB Automatic watch deal: This watch is so good it will ruin other watches for you. This deal of the day is $1695 (51% off the $3450 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Kenneth Cole New York Automatic Skeleton Mens Watch Automatic watch deal: A sleek, skeleton luxury watch from the one and only Kenneth Cole. This deal of the day is $59 (61% off the $150 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Jomashop Silver Automatic Watch Winder Automatic watch deal: An affordable yet quality watch winder that will get the job done without breaking two seconds later. This deal of the day is $19.99 (75% off the $79.99 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Kenneth Cole New York Automatic Mens Watch KC1619 Automatic watch deal: A sleek, well-built watch that you won’t be able to stop staring at. This deal of the day is $69.99 (64% off the $195 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Kenneth Cole Automatic White Dial Skeleton Mens Watch Automatic watch deal: A beautiful, classic, intricate watch for a man that won’t compromise between quality and style. This deal of the day is $69 (64% off the $190 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Raymond Weil Automatic Nabucco Mens Watch 3900-ST-05207 Automatic watch deal: You’ll always be thankful you discovered this awesome men’s watch from Raymond Weil. This deal of the day is $575 (70% off the $1,895 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Baume & Mercier Hampton Spirit Automatic Mens Watch Automatic watch deal: A deal on a watch so fantastic, it’d be torture NOT to buy it. This deal of the day is $750 (77% off the $3,195 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Invicta Pro Diver Sport Collection Automatic Mens Watch Automatic watch deal: A great watch for someone who wishes they didn’t have to work all day. This deal of the day is $59.99 (87% off the $475 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Haurex Italy Red Arrow Automatic Mens Watch AA352US1 Automatic watch deal: A tough, stylish men’s watch for manly men (who aren’t afraid to cry once in awhile). This deal of the day is $149.99 (86% off the $1050 retail price) with FREE SHIPPING. Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Oris Williams F1 Team Automatic Mens Watch Automatic watch deal: The powerful luxury watch that makes you feel like a King. This deal of the day is $599 (57% off the $1395 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Ebel 1911 Automatic Mens Watch 9125241-10665P Automatic watch deal: A quality, style-packed, detail-oriented watch from Ebel that does the talking for you. This deal of the day is $1125 (70% off the $3740 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Invicta Pro Diver Automatic Mens Watch 0468 Automatic watch deal: A sleek, powerful water-resistant watch from Invicta that’s a real treasure. This deal of the day is $65 (86% off the $475 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Seiko 5 Mile Markers Automatic Mens Watch SKZ221K1 Automatic watch deal: Seiko 5 Mile Markers Automatic Mens Watch SKZ221K1

Seiko 5 Mens Automatic Watch SNK795 Automatic watch deal: Seiko 5 Mens Automatic Watch SNK795

Oris Big Crown Automatic Mens Watch 645-7629-4061MB Automatic watch deal: A sleek, automatic watch for men forged from steel. This deal of the day is $699 (58% off the $1650 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Seiko Divers Orange Dial Automatic Mens Watch SKZ781 Automatic watch deal: Seiko Divers Orange Dial Automatic Mens Watch SKZ781

Seiko Automatic Mile Marker Orange Dial Mens Watch Automatic watch deal: A hot diver watch that’s so good, you’ll make two sequels to it that will also be incredible, then make three prequel versions that suck. This deal of the day is $149.99 (70% off the $495 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Oris TT3 RUF CTR3 Limited Edition Automatic Mens Watch Automatic watch deal: A strong, masculine watch for the man who wishes he was, too. This deal of the day is $1695 (58% off the $4050 retail price) with free shipping. Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Bvlgari Rose Gold Anthracite Automatic Mens Watch Automatic watch deal: Kick off the new year with this ultra-luxury Bvlgari men’s watch. This solid piece of awesome is only $8975 (53% off the $19,100 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Corum Admirals Cup GMT 44 Mens Automatic Watch Automatic watch deal: A classy, attention-grabbing, wardrobe-upgrading watch from Corum. This deal of the day is $2895 (47% off the $5500 retail price) with free shipping. Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

IWC Ingenieur Automatic Climate Action Limited Edition Mens Watch 3234-02 Automatic watch deal: A killer awesome watch from an IWC Ingenieur Climate Action line. This deal of the day is $5050 (43% off the $8900 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Ebel Brasilia Automatic Mens Watch 9120M4152500 Automatic watch deal: A sleek, masculine automatic watch from the one and only Ebel. This deal of the day is $1099 (69% off the $3500 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Jomashop Dual Automatic Red Watch Winder Automatic watch deal: An affordable yet quality watch winder that will get the job done without breaking two seconds later. This deal of the day is $29.99 (83% off the $179 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Oris TT3 Day Date Titanium Mens Automatic Watch Automatic watch deal: A powerful automatic watch that will get you out of many a sticky situation. This deal of the day is $599 (61% off the $1550 retail price) with free shipping. Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Panerai Ferrari Granturismo Automatic Mens Watch Automatic watch deal: Guaranteed Christmas Delivery: A deal on a watch so fantastic, it’d be torture NOT to buy it. This deal of the day is $2,900 (59% off the $7,100 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Raymond Weil Freelancer Automatic Mens Watch Automatic watch deal: GUARANTEED CHRISTMAS DELIVERY for this sleek, masculine luxury watch that’s way better than that dragon head coffee mug you made. This deal of the day is $599 (65% off the $1695 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Baume & Mercier Riviera Automatic Mens Watch 8723 Automatic watch deal: A beautiful, luxury mens watch that knows it’s awesome. This deal of the day is $1265 (68% off the $3990 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Oris Big Crown Automatic Ladies Watch 584-7626-4361LS Automatic watch deal: A gorgeous oris automatic watch for a perfect last-minute gift. This deal of the day is $519 (60% off the $1295 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Oris Aviation Big Crown Automatic Mens Watch Automatic watch deal: A very smart luxury watch that gives it an air of importance, intelligence, and class. This deal of the day is $619 (60% off the $1540 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Invicta Pro Diver Black Automatic Mens Watch 0467 Automatic watch deal: A serious, chronograph men’s watch that guaranteed to be the best deal you get all week. This deal of the day is $64 (87% off the $475 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Gevril First Generation Automatic Mens Watch A0111R1B Automatic watch deal: A stunner of a Gevril automatic, the perfect gift this holiday for someone you love. This deal of the day is $299 (87% off the $2,250 retail price) with free shipping. Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Raymond Weil Parsifal Automatic Mens Watch 2843-ST-0020 Automatic watch deal: A sweet watch you’ll fall in love with instantly. This deal of the day is $999.99 (67% off the $2995 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Automatic Mens Watch Automatic watch deal: A sleek, powerful, design-brilliant watch from Oris. This deal of the day is $519 (60% off the $1295 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Seiko Divers Orange Dial Automatic Mens Watch SKZ281 Automatic watch deal: Seiko Divers Orange Dial Automatic Mens Watch SKZ281

Montblanc Sport XXL Automatic Mens Watch 3273 Automatic watch deal: This isn’t a watch for a King. It’s a watch for an Emperor. This deal of the day is $1795 (47% off the $3390 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Bulova Diamond Accented Automatic Ladies Watch 96R122 Automatic watch deal: A sweet diamond encrusted ladies watch from Bulova. This deal of the day is $335 (55% off the $750 retail price). FREE SHIPPING! Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Breitling Bentley 6.75 Automatic Mens Watch Automatic watch deal: A stylish luxury watch to keep you going with every new season. This deal of the day is $15,900 (44% off the $28,400 retail price) with free shipping. Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Invicta Pro Diver Automatic Mens Watch 5053 Automatic watch deal: A stylish luxury watch to keep you going with every new season. This deal of the day is $75 (74% off the $285 retail price) with FREE SHIPPING. Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Automatic Mens Watch Q1758170 Automatic watch deal: An awesome watch that brings you a Summer Vacation level of exhilaration and excitement. This deal of the day is $6395 (43% off the $11,150 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

MontBlanc Timewalker Automatic Mens Watch 101549 Automatic watch deal: A stunning, comfortable watch that your dad or any fella could really use. This deal of the day is $2095 (49% off the $4100 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Andre Giroud by Croton Mens Automatic Watch Automatic watch deal: A suave, classic watch that will enhance your personal style. This deal of the day is $69 (86% off the $500 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Andre Giroud Croton Mens Automatic Watch AG305151BSSS Automatic watch deal: A sleek, automatic watch for men made of leather and steel in your choice of colors. This deal of the day is $69 (86% off the $500 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Andre Giroud Croton Mens Automatic Watch AG305151BSRG Automatic watch deal: A sleek, automatic watch for men made of leather and steel in your choice of colors. This deal of the day is $69 (86% off the $500 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Longines Spirit Automatic Mens Watch L2.705.4.53.6 Automatic watch deal: An awesome looking automatic Longines watch. Hey. It’s Longines, bro. LONGINES. Heavily Discounted. Do it. This deal of the day is $995 (45% off the $1,800 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Oris Artelier Automatic Mens Watch 676-7603-4051LS Automatic watch deal: An awesome, classy watch that will make timepiece aficionados out of everyone. This deal of the day is $1395 (56% off the $3150 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Montblanc Star Platinium Automatic Mens Watch 29134 Automatic watch deal: A stylish luxury watch to keep you going with every new season. This deal of the day is $1195 (46% off the $2210 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Timex SL Automatic Mens Watch T2M931 Automatic watch deal: A powerful automatic watch that will get you out of many a sticky situation. This deal of the day is $119 (47% off the $224.95 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Hamilton Khaki King Automatic Chronograph Mens Watch Automatic watch deal: A sleek, masculine watch that will make any vow of poverty you may have made seem silly. This deal of the day is $990 (48% off the $1895 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Baume and Mercier Riviera Sporty Automatic Mens Watch Automatic watch deal: A sleek, automatic watch for men forged from steel. This deal of the day is $1599 (68% off the $4990 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Baume and Mercier Riviera Automatic Mens Watch 8717 Automatic watch deal: A sleek, durable, automatic watch from Baume and Mercier. This deal of the day is $1495 (63% off the $3990 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Tissot Carson Automatic Mens Watch T95.1.483.51 Automatic watch deal: A sweet automatic watch that you’ll do anything to get. This deal of the day is $219 (45% off the $395 retail price) with FREE SHIPPING. Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Automatic Mens Watch Q1758170 Automatic watch deal: An awesome watch that brings you a Summer Vacation level of exhilaration and excitement. This deal of the day is $6395 (43% off the $11,150 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Andre Giroud by Croton Mens Automatic Watch Automatic watch deal: A suave, classic watch that will enhance your personal style. This deal of the day is $69 (86% off the $500 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Chopard LUC Pro One Automatic Mens Watch 15/8912 Automatic watch deal: A classy, attention-grabbing, wardrobe-upgrading, watch from Chopard. This deal of the day is $4995 (76% off the $11,700 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Invicta Mens Force Collection Automatic Watch 5841 Automatic watch deal: A beautiful, classic, intricate watch for a man that won’t compromise between quality and style. This deal of the day is $74 (88% off the $595 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Andre Giroud Croton Mens Automatic Watch AG305151BSRG Automatic watch deal: A sleek, automatic watch for men made of leather and steel in your choice of colors. This deal of the day is $69 (86% off the $500 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Andre Giroud Croton Mens Automatic Watch AG305151BSSS Automatic watch deal: A sleek, automatic watch for men made of leather and steel in your choice of colors. This deal of the day is $69 (86% off the $500 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Andre Giroud by Croton Mens Automatic Watch Automatic watch deal: A suave, classic watch that will enhance your personal style. This deal of the day is $69 (86% off the $500 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Invicta Mens Stainless Steel Automatic Watch Automatic watch deal: A sleek, powerful timepiece from Invicta. This deal of the day is $99.99 (83% off the $595 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Police Roadstar Automatic Mens Watch 10286JS/02 Automatic watch deal: A really sick watch. Sick as in “awesome,” not sick as in “sick.” This deal of the day is $79.99 (75% off the $320 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Jomashop Dual Automatic Red Watch Winder Automatic watch deal: An affordable yet quality watch winder that will get the job done without breaking two seconds later. This deal of the day is $29.99 (83% off the $179 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Jomashop Dual Automatic Black Watch Winder Automatic watch deal: Cyber monday. A stunner of a Watch Winder, the perfect gift this holiday for someone you love. This deal of the day is $29.99 (83% off the $179.99 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Tissot T-Sport PRS516 Automatic Mens Watch T91.1.417.31 Automatic watch deal: A sleek steel men’s luxury watch for a sleek, steel luxury man. Um, that came out wrong. I meant to make a Superman reference. Sorry if you’re uncomfortable now. This deal of the day is $549 (50% off the $1095 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Chanel J12 Ceramic Automatic Mens Watch H1008 Automatic watch deal: An awesome looking ceramic Chanel watch. Hey. It’s Chanel, bro. CHANEL. Heavily Discounted. Do it. This deal of the day is $10,295 (35% off the $15,750 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Gevril Classic Girondola Automatic Mens Watch 4131L Automatic watch deal: A beautifully classic timepiece that’s so awesome, Godzilla will steal it from you if you let him. This deal of the day is $298 (89% off the $2695 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Ebel Brasilia Automatic Mens Watch 9120M4162500 Automatic watch deal: A sweet watch that every man in America and beyond should own. This deal of the day is $1195 (66% off the $3500 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Oris BC4 Automatic Mens Watch 674-7633-4764LS Automatic watch deal: A watch so classic and chic, it’s addicting. This deal of the day is $1349 (74% off the $3775 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Invicta Automatic Scuba Diver Mens Watch 6926 Automatic watch deal: This watch is so good it will ruin other watches for you. This deal of the day is $99 (93% off the $595 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Cartier Roadster Automatic Mens Watch W62048V3 Automatic watch deal: FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL: Want to get a larger piece of your father’s inheritance when he dies? Get him this watch. This deal of the day is $3895 (36% off the $6050 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Oris Williams F1 Team Day Date Mens Automatic Watch 735-7634-4764RS Automatic watch deal: Can’t wait for the weekend? This watch should help get you through. This deal of the day is $649 (58% off the $1550 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Invicta Pro Diver Collection Automatic Mens Watch 9094 Automatic watch deal: A sleek, powerful water-resistant watch from Invicta that’s a real treasure. This deal of the day is $69 (78% off the $315 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Gevril First Generation Automatic Mens Watch A0111R2B Automatic watch deal: Memorial Day Special: A sleek, luxury watch for you to enjoy all weekend long. This deal of the day is $289 (87% off the $2250 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Haurex Italy Maestro Automatic Mens Watch AR330UWH Automatic watch deal: A Rose-gold toned luxury timepiece from the one and only Haurex. This deal of the day is $199 (90% off the $1900 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Timex SL Black Steel Automatic Mens Watch T2M516 Automatic watch deal: A sleek, black luxury watch from the one and only Timex. This deal of the day is $114 (49% off the $224.95 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Police Road Star Automatic Mens Watch 10286JS/01B Automatic watch deal: A sleek, high-quality time piece that will make you leak eye-fluids of joy. This deal of the day is $99.99 (69% off the $320 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Police Escape Mens Power Reserve Automatic Watch 10287JS-02B Automatic watch deal: This watch is so good it will ruin other watches for you. Your choice of two styles. This deal of the day is $119.95 (68% off the $375 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Police Escape Automatic Mens Watch 10287JS/02A Automatic watch deal: This watch is so good it will ruin other watches for you. Your choice of two styles. This deal of the day is $119.95 (68% off the $375 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

GV2 by Gevril Stadium Automatic Mens Watch 4009B Automatic watch deal: A true power watch. This deal of the day is $299 (86% off the $2195 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Haurex Italy Blaze Automatic Mens Watch CD333UMH Automatic watch deal: A gorgeous Italian Haurex that will keep you blazin’. This deal of the day is $209.99 (90% off the $2050 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Tissot T-One Ladies Automatic Watch T038.207.11.057.00 Automatic watch deal: A gorgeous, formal Tissot that perfectly personifies the miracle of Spring. Seriously. This deal of the day is $289.99 (51% off the $595 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Invicta Mako Pro Diver Automatic Mens Watch 8926 Automatic watch deal: Your choice of two really sick watches from Invicta. Sick as in “awesome,” not sick as in “sick.” This deal of the day is $63.99 (80% off the $315 retail price). Sale ends at midnight tonight (EST).

Invicta Corduba Automatic Diver Black Men’s Watch 7227 Automatic watch deal: A tough, sporty men’s diver from Invicta. Yours today for only $122.99 (77% off the $525 retail price). Deal ends at midnight (EST).

Invicta Corduba Automatic Diver White Men’s Watch 7226 Automatic watch deal: A tough, sporty men’s diver from Invicta. Yours today for only $122.99 (77% off the $525 retail price). This sleek but tough men’s watch is great at the office, but even better if the office suddenly fills with water and you need to swim your way to safety and rescue the hot receptionist.

Invicta Signature Collection Corduba Automatic Watch Automatic watch deal: A beautiful, classic, intricate watch for a man that won’t compromise between quality and style. This deal of the day is $132 (76% off the $560 retail price). It would look great in a nice suit. It would look great in a cheap suit. Heck, you could show up wearing absolutely nothing, and people would say, “Hey, great suit. Where’d you get that watch?”

Invicta Pro Diver Automatic Mens Watch 6053 Automatic watch deal: Another fantastic watch from the Best Selling Invicta Pro Driver line. Yours today for only $60 (88% off the $495 retail price). This is our best selling watch. It always sells out, so if you like it (and I say this in all seriousness, which I rarely do), buy it now, because it will sell out quickly.

GV2 By Gevril Girondola Automatic Mens Watch 4130B Automatic watch deal: The high end, sophisticated men’s watch with an illustrious history. This deal of the day is $399 (78% off the $2,795 retail price). Sometimes history smiles down on mankind and gives us something extraordinary: fire, the wheel, indoor plumbing, the internet, the Snuggie, and now…the GV2 Girondolo Men’s Watch by Gevril.

Invicta Pro Diver Automatic Skeleton Mens Watch 9937C Automatic watch deal: The sleek, inventive, intricate men’s watch at a huge discount. This deal of the day is $249 (80% off the $1295 retail price). This watch is usually pretty expensive, so you know its high quality, but we’re stripping the price down to the bare bones for a truly rock bottom price.

Panerai Radiomir Black Seal Automatic Mens Watch PAM002 Automatic watch deal: Panerai Radiomir Black Seal Automatic Mens Watch PAM002

Panerai Luminor 1950 3-Days Automatic GMT Mens Watch PAM00320 Automatic watch deal: Panerai Luminor 1950 3-Days Automatic GMT Mens Watch PAM00320

Panerai Luminor Marina Automatic 44 mm Mens Watch PAM00 Automatic watch deal: Panerai Luminor Marina Automatic 44 mm Mens Watch PAM00

Panerai Luminora Marina Automatic Mens Watch PAM00299 Automatic watch deal: Panerai Luminora Marina Automatic Mens Watch PAM00299

Panerai Luminor Marina Automatic Mens Watch PAM00051 Automatic watch deal: Panerai Luminor Marina Automatic Mens Watch PAM00051

Seiko Orange Dial Automatic Mens Watch SNZD29K1 Automatic watch deal: Seiko Orange Dial Automatic Mens Watch SNZD29K1

Seiko 5 Sports Automatic Black Ion-plated Mens Watch SN Automatic watch deal: Seiko 5 Sports Automatic Black Ion-plated Mens Watch SN

History of Automatic watches

The Swiss watchmaker Abraham-Louis Perrelet invented a self-winding mechanism in 1770 for pocket watches. It worked on the same principle as a modern pedometer, and was designed to wind as the owner walked, using an oscillating weight inside the large watch that moved up and down. The Geneva Society of Arts reported in 1776 that fifteen minutes walking was necessary to wind the watch sufficiently for eight days, and the following year reported that it was selling well.

Perrelet sold some of his watches to a contemporary watch making luminary, Abraham-Louis Breguet around 1780 who improved upon the mechanism in his own version of the design, calling his watches "perpetuelles" the French word for perpetual. They did not work reliably and Breguet stopped producing them around 1800. Self-winding mechanisms by August Ritter von Löhr of Austria patented in the 1880's 'Bumper' wristwatches: 1923

Self winding mechanisms were more successful in wristwatches because the rotor could operate every time that the owner moved his or her arm. The first version did not appear until after World War I, when wristwatches became popular. It was invented by a watch repairer from the Isle of Man named John Harwood in 1923, who took out a UK patent with his financial backer, Harry Cutts, on 7 July 1923, and a corresponding Swiss patent on 16 October 1923. The Harwood system used a pivoting weight which swung as the wearer moved, and which in turn wound the mainspring. The ratchet mechanism only wound the mainspring when moving in one direction. The weight didn't rotate a full 360°; spring bumpers limited its swing to about 180°, to encourage a back and forth motion. This early type of self-winding mechanism is now referred to as a 'hammer' or 'bumper'.

When fully wound, Harwood's watch would run for 12 hours autonomously. It did not have a conventional stem winder, so the hands were moved manually by rotating a bezel around the face of the watch. The watches were first produced with the help of Swiss watch manufacturer Fortis and went on sale in 1928. 30,000 were made before the Harwood Self-Winding Watch Company collapsed in 1931 as a result of the Great Depression. 'Bumper' watches were the first commercially successful automatic watches; they were made by several high grade watch manufacturers during the 1930s and 1940s.

Rolex

The Rolex Watch Company improved Harwood's design in 1930 and used it as the basis for the Rolex Oyster Perpetual, in which the centrally mounted semi-circular weight could rotate through a full 360° rather than the 300° of the 'bumper' winder. Rolex's version also increased the amount of energy stored in the mainspring, allowing it to run autonomously for up to 35 hours.

By the 1960s, automatic winding became standard in quality mechanical watches. Because the weighted rotor needed in an automatic watch takes up a lot of room in the case, increasing the thickness of the watch, some high end watch companies, such as Patek Philippe, continue to design manually wound watches, which can achieve a case thickness as low as 1.77 millimeters.