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It is with a Self- Winding or Automatic Watch charges itself with the normal movement of your body. The process consists of the rotor, moving back and forth every time the user moves the arm or wrist. The rotor’s pendular movement winds the mainspring, a flat coiled spring that powers mechanical watches. For that reason it is called a self-winding or automatic watch. In simple words it means that the user does not need to manually wind the watch with the crown. It is also important to consider that automatic watches will keep a power reserve usually from 24 hours to 72 hours,however there are some watches that hold more than 200 hours of power reserve. This feature favors some users who have the habit of taking the watch off the wrist for less than 24 hours, not having to reset the time eatch time they take it off. Since the first automatic watch was created in 1770 by Abraham-Louis Perrelet, automatic movements are very popular among Swiss Watch Manufacturers. There are some recommendations when it comes taking care of your automatic watch:

It is a good practice to wind your watch once every two weeks if you do not wear your watch regularly. This will ensure that all parts are well lubricated. 
If you have not worn the watch for more than a day it is better to manually wind it before wearing it. You should wind the crown until you find some resistance. It is usually enough to wind it about 4,5 turns on most of the watches. Please keep in mind that some watches such as Breitling you will not find resistance when winding it but it is still advisable to wind it around 4 or 5 turns.

It is imperative that you do not set the day or date near midnight since it will disrupt the mechanism. 
It is not recommended to wear the watch when playing high impact sports that require constant arm movement such as tennis. 
Service your watch once every two years for proper lubrication.

With these tips you should have your watch running and keeping accurate time!

Like jewelery, watches make great gifts for loved ones. These days you can buy them in a huge variety of styles, colors and sizes that really suit individual tastes and personalities.

If you are spending a significant sum on a watch then it is really important that you or the person wearing the watches regularly maintains it to ensure that it is kept running at its best condition.

Some watches have been around for years, and were initially intended for use by the military in WW1. Since then, watch technology has moved on leaps and bounds — so it really is essential that you maintain your watch whether it is produced by Rolex or Citizen.

The tips below will ensure that you can continue to wear your watch for years to come — while it still looks great.

1) The wrist watch in particular is really popular, many are highly collectible and valuable. In order to keep the watch in pristine condition you should make sure that you keep the strap in fine order. Heavy perspiration can causes dampness to affect the strap which will result in the natural oils being washed out which will eventually dry out the leather and cause the strap to deteriorate. So, if the strap comes into contact with any moisture you should blot it away and allow it to dry naturally. Any other dirt can be removed with a damp soft cloth – don’t forget to let the watch dry naturally once it has been cleaned. To prevent the build up of moisture within the leather strap you should wear the watch loosely so that air can circulate and moisture can evaporate.

2) You should try to avoid exposing the watch to hot or cold conditions for a significant period of time — this can shorten the life of the battery cell, cold temperatures can even cause time delay.

3) Over time the intricate gaskets and seals will deteriorate so you will need to drop your watch off at a specialist to carry out a service. They can also test the watch for water resistance to make sure that no leakages occur.

4) If the watch face or straps has any stains or waterspots you should remove this with a soft cloth to prevent blemishes.

The most important thing to remember is to take care of your watch whilst you are wearing it to extend its life as long as possible. Some Citizen watches are very technologically advanced and will need extra care to ensure that you keep it working for years to come.