Due to the elastic deformation of the hairspring, the motion of the balance wheel changes from rotation to reciprocating motion. The balance hairspring system is affected by bearing friction, air resistance and internal friction of hairspring, and the swing amplitude (amplitude) will gradually decay until it stops.
In order to make it vibrate continuously without attenuation, it is necessary to replenish energy to the hairspring system regularly, that is to say, there must be an energy device in the watch.
The periodic energy supplement of vibration system is realized by a special mechanism & escapement mechanism. The escapement mechanism is also used to calculate the vibration time of the hairspring system. Therefore, the hairspring system and escapement mechanism are the key devices of mechanical watches.
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The close dependence between the mechanical watch and the wearer is very subtle. From a technical point of view, the two are completely dependent, because mechanical watches can't run and turn without people wearing them.
Whether it is wound or not, or whether it is wound automatically, the watch gets its power from the wearer's every move in daily life. The operation of mechanical watches depends entirely on people. For example, take time to maintain your mechanical watch. You can regard it as a way to show your true feelings and love life. Many mechanical watch lovers are keen on this feeling and maintenance.
Of course, there are other relationships between the mechanical watch and the wearer. You and your watch are just like you and your car! Will manual transmission be better than automatic transmission? Although the automatic gear may be more practical, I like the manual gear because it will bring me a direct mechanical feeling and spiritual touch.
For example, one of the characteristics of mechanical watches is the sound, the click sound when winding, and the click sound of each watch core has a different taste. Exquisite watch core, multifunctional and complicated watch core, sound and click sound are quieter and more regular than cheap watches. Especially when using the bracelet, you will feel the close contact between the crown and the thumb and forefinger, which will make you feel an indescribable heart throb.