Automatic Movement

Luminox Automatic Timepieces

Luminox automatic timepieces get their power from the natural motion of your wrist, ensuring elite precision with their timekeeping. Unlike quartz watches that rely on batteries, automatic timepieces use the movement of the wearer's natrual arm motion to wind the mainspring, storing energy to power the watch's inner workings. This means Luminox automatic watches don't require batteries, providing a self-sustaining power source through the natural motion of the wearer, transforming your daily activities into a constant source of power.

The Components

Rotor: The weighted semi-circular piece that rotates with the motion of the wearer.
Mainspring: The coiled spring that stores energy.
Escapement: Regulates the release of energy to the gear train.
Balance Wheel: Oscillates back and forth, controlling the timekeeping.
Gear Train: Transfers energy from the mainspring to the hands.

How It Works

An automatic watch comprises a rotor (a semi-circular weight) that moves with the motion of the wearer’s arm. As the rotor spins, it winds the mainspring, which stores potential energy. This energy is then released in a controlled manner, driving the gears that regulate the movement of the watch hands. A hand-wound watch has no rotor and therefore needs to be wound by hand in order for it to work.

Using our Automatic Watches

Unscrew the crown by turning counter-clockwise (towards yourself) into the 0 position.
Rotate the crown clockwise (away from you) slowly and smoothly. Avoid turning it counter-clockwise once in the 0 position.
Keep winding until you feel slight resistance. This indicates the mainspring is fully wound. Most automatic watches require about 20-40 turns, depending on the model.
Once wound, wearing the watch will keep it powered through its self-winding mechanism, which activates with your wrist's natural motion.

Luminox Automatic Watches offer the perfect blend of precision engineering and contemporary design. By understanding the intricate workings of automatic movements and following proper care practices, you ensure that your Luminox timepiece remains a reliable companion for years to come.