Know-how
How does an automatic watch work?
No battery and no daily winding: the movement of your wrist powers the watch. A part-by-part tour of an automatic movement.
Journal
Articles
Buying guides, care tips and the know-how behind the watches, from the A1 Watch team.
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Buying guide
How to choose a watch size for your wrist
Case diameter is not the only number that matters: lug-to-lug length and thickness change how a watch sits. Find your size with a tape measure.
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Know-how
Water resistance: what do 30, 50, 100 and 200 metres mean?
The number on the dial is not a depth you can dive to. What is safe at each water-resistance rating.
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Care
7 tips for looking after a mechanical watch
Looked after well, a mechanical watch lasts for years, even generations. Seven simple habits that keep it accurate.
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Buying guide
Quartz or mechanical: which watch is right for you?
One is more accurate and needs less care; the other has a mechanical heart and centuries of craft. Know the differences and choosing gets easier.