Sophisticated and Fashionable Automatic Watches from Filippo Loreti

One of the first things that newcomers to the luxury watch world learn is the difference between movements. In this article, we’re going to briefly discuss the differences between the three watch movement types, and find out what makes automatic watches so special. Finally, we’ll check out some of the best automatic watches by Filippo Loreti. 

Watch Movement Types

The oldest and most traditional movement is the mechanical. First invented in Germany in 1510, mechanical watches are rich with history and demand incredible skill and intricacy to create. They are driven by a spring-based mechanism, which requires manual winding on a daily basis. The mechanical movement fell out of favour as modern technology introduced more accurate and convenient alternatives but has recently seen a renaissance. Brands that respect the foundations of traditional horology still release mechanical watches regularly, with the mechanical movement now a symbol of luxury and status. 

Automatic watches came next, with the first automatic watch created in Switzerland in 1776. Automatic watches are also mechanical, driven by a complex interplay of cogs and rotors. The difference is that automatic watches have a self-winding mechanism, eliminating the need for daily winding. It works by transferring energy from the motion of the wearer’s wrist to the mainspring, where it can be stored without manual winding for long periods. Assuming that an automatic watch is worn regularly, this is a much more convenient movement and one that carries the same prestige and luxury as the original mechanical watch. 

Finally, there is the quartz movement. First invented in the 1970s, the quartz watches caused a huge upheaval in the watch world. First seen as a cheap and unwelcome competitor to traditional watchmakers, the quartz replaced the intricate complexity of mechanical watches with a simple and highly-accurate battery-powered movement. Without the need for the hand-made machinery of cogs and gears, quartz watches signaled a rupture with traditional watchmaking and its horological culture. However, quartz watches have become more accepted over time, with more people valuing their convenience and extreme accuracy. Luxury brands such as Breitling and Grand Seiko have perfected the technology and now release regular “super quartzes” which feature things like solar and kinetic power, eliminating the need for battery replacements. 

Why You Should Choose an Automatic Watch 

Automatic watches are the perfect compromise between luxury and convenience. They offer the connection with classic horology that many watch lovers demand, while at the same time needing less care and maintenance than a mechanical watch. 

Luxury brands have recognized this ideal middle ground, with automatic watches now the most common movement in the high-end market. Having an automatic watch is now associated with prestige and status, both important characteristics in the luxury watch world. If you want your watch to be taken seriously, an automatic movement is a great place to start. 

Of course, not everyone can afford to pay $1000+ for an automatic watch. Until recently, anything cheaper than that was virtually impossible. Luckily, times have changed. 

Filippo Loreti has introduced the concept of affordable luxury and it has taken the world of watches by storm. Now, you can find a premium automatic watch, built just for you and delivered directly to your door, for less than $500. They’re able to do this via an innovative direct-to-consumer model, which cuts out the expensive marketing and other unnecessary costs. Luxury watches are no longer overpriced symbols of extreme wealth, but rather a practical and fashionable accessory to be enjoyed by collectors and everyday people alike. Everybody wins!

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Wrap up 

As you can see, a premium automatic watch movement doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Filippo Loreti has changed the game and made this sought-after movement accessible to all.

For these examples and more, check out Filippo Loreti’s Automatic Watches Collection and bag yourself a great automatic watch deal today!