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What does an automatic watch mean?

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What does an automatic watch mean?
An automatic watch means a watch that is self-winding. It is a mechanical watch which is powered by the natural motion of the wearer.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Lemania Automatic, Watch, 1950s
Located in Roma, Lazio
Lemania Automatic - Watch 1950s Movement: self-winding cal. 3600 21 jewels Case: stainless steel 35 mm screw back Dial: white slightly tropical rose gold indexes Features: Case...
Category

Vintage 1950s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Rose Gold

Lemania Automatic, Watch, 1950s
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Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Watch
By Omega
Located in Houston, TX
This 14k yellow gold-filled Omega Seamaster automatic watch is a fascinating piece of history, dating back to the 1960s and considered an antique.
Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Bucherer 18k Yellow Gold Cushion Automatic Watch
By Bucherer
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
18k Gold cushion-shaped automatic watch by Bucherer. Features a champagne dial with a date indicator.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Datejust with Rubies & Diamond Bezel Automatic Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust with Rubies & Diamond Bezel Automatic Watch 16014 Silver Stick Dial
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Navy Blue Diamond Accent Dial Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Navy Blue Diamond Accent Dial Automatic Watch 16030
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Cartier Ballon Bleu Men's 42mm Stainless Steel Automatic Watch W69012Z4
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Ballon Bleu Men's 42mm Stainless Steel Automatic Watch W69012Z4 - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case (42mm diameter).
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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