Watchwinding Technology

Take Charge of Time

Mechanical wristwatches employ spring drives for their motive power. However, when unworn, after about forty-eight hours, the mainspring fully unwinds and the watch stops. Many automatic watches not only keep time, they also provide “complications” such as day and date… Read More

7 Most Frequently Asked Watchwinder Questions!

Orbita FAQ

Before going into our top 7 frequently asked questions, let’s start with the basics in terms of “self-winding” and “automatic” when it applies to a watch. A “mechanical” watch is one that derives its power from a tightly… Read More