What would expect to find in your watch? maybe a quartz movement, kinetic movement or mechanical movement. Many watch companies product watches with a range of movements take for example DKNY, to buy a DKNY Watch you would expect to pay around the £95 to £150 mark with these prices both quartz and mechanical movements are available. What is the basic difference between a quartz movement and a mechanical movement? Quartz movements have few or no moving parts and require electricity as a power source. Mechanical movements rely on various parts working together to which utilizies the power stored in the mainspring.

Below is a great video which show the work involved in a mechanical watch, this is why you will often find that a watch repair cost more on a mechanical watch

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Would you keep this watch in your jewellery box?

At a guess how much do you think this little ladies watch is worth?

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Did you know?

Ted Baker watch straps are made from the same the same leather as Ted Baker handbags, Belts!