Glossary
Self-winding (Automatic)
Describes a mechanism that winds the mainspring by using the movement of the arm to cause a rotor to rotate and which, via specific gears, winds the mainspring.
Related themes:
- french: Remontage automatique
- japanese: 自動巻き／ジドウマキ
- chinese: 自动上链(自动)
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