Power Reserve Indicators Explained

December 23, 2025 December 31, 2025 by Emily Carter in Watch Guides 1 min read

What Power Reserve Shows

Indicates remaining mainspring tension. Shows when winding is needed. Useful for watches worn irregularly. Helps maintain optimal accuracy.

Display Types

Dial apertures show color indicators. Sub-dial hands point to reserve level. Linear displays move along scales. Digital displays on some quartz.

Practical Benefits

Know when to wind manual watches. Ensure automatics stay running. Plan wearing schedule accordingly. Prevent stopped watches from losing time.

Typical Reserves

Budget automatics run 38-42 hours. Premium movements reach 70+ hours. Some manual winds exceed 8 days.

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