Also, something that I've not understood with regards to watches. But why don't people like quartz?
The movements can become irreparable, whereas spring-powered mechanical watches can almost always be repaired as parts can literally be made by a skilled watchmaker where spares are unavailable.
The movements can become irreparable, whereas spring-powered mechanical watches can almost always be repaired as parts can literally be made by a skilled watchmaker where spares are unavailable.
Also, like sweep seconds.