Even though the self-winding movement has largely prevailed over hand wound movements, the heart of many watch-lovers is still beating for the original version with a winding crown. 

The pros and cons of the two mechanical movement types are not only present on a rational level, but also on a very emotional one. But which one is given preference? The purist-archaic hand-wound movement or the automatic caliber, which has been upgraded by small but mighty innovations? Please enjoy our brief comparison.

The most obvious disadvantage of a hand-wound watch over an automatic one, of course, is the necessity to wind up the watch on a regular basis. For someone who considers the watch primarily as a mundane everyday item, this may well be the decisive reason to refrain from buying a hand-wound watch.