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Geplaatst op 05-01-2023 door Marc Hut
One of the things you don't want a watch to do is to stop working. But if it does stop, we can only hope your timepiece is not broken (if so: read here what could be wrong with your watch) and that it's only an empty battery. After a few years, maybe one and a half, two, or maybe three years, the battery is just going to be without empty. It will inevitably run out of power someday but if you're not looking for that kind of trouble then you might consider an automatic watch or a solar powered model. In this Watch News we present to you 5 sublime men's watches that do not contain a battery that you need to replace in the future. 5 cool men's watches with an Automatic or Eco-Drive movement without battery.
The first automatic watch in this list is the Philipp Plein PWBAA0221 The $keleton. A sporty, cool to look at watch and also quite popular. Designer brand Philipp Plein is not only creating very expensive designer clothes, it also made some very striking and modern watches. One of them is this automatic Philipp Plein PWBAA0221. This matte black mens watch is one of the most popular models we have at the moment. We should also mention, however, that not everyone will want a skull on their watch. This mens watch with its tonneau watch case is suitable to wear on every day (not just Halloween) and is equipped with a recognizable Philipp Plein skull style element on the dial.
This Philipp Plein watch has an automatic Seiko movement
So, okee, this Philipp Plein model is an automatic watch. But what kind of movement is inside this designer model? Well, in most Philipp Plein watches there is either a Citizen Miyota or a Seiko movement. In this case you'll find a trustworthy and excellent Japenese Seiko movement.
What is nice about this automatic model is you can clearly see the movement through the dial and the transparant back of the case. The automatic movement is clearly visible. The glass of this $kull is made of scratch-resistant mineral glass, which should ensure that scratches and damage do not easily appear on the glass.
The Philipp Plein PWBAA0221 has a case diameter of 44 mm and a thickness of 14 mm. The silicone watch strap is nice and flexible and very water resistant. This watch can withstand a splash of water very well, it is waterproof up to 100 meters. Enough to go swimming in any case.
You can compare a lot of apples and oranges with each other, but nothing compares to this Citizen NA1010-84X Series 8 automatic watch. As you might know, with an automatic timepiece the rule applies: the more expensive the watch, the more accurate the time display. This model is definitely one of the very best automatic watches you can buy from us and probably also one of the best Citizen automatics on sale.
Series 8: Innovative dial design
The Series 8 watch has a metal grille combined with a mother-of-pearl layer on the dial, which gives a very cool effect in the light of a lamp or the sun. This innovative dial design creates a delicate pattern and attractive contrast between the straight edges of the octagonal case and the clean lines of the dial. In addition, the Series 8 watches have improved magnetic resistance, which is essential in our modern digital world. It provides protection against magnetic fields generated by smartphones, tablets and other devices that can affect the accuracy of the watch. The movement is only 4.1 mm thick, which means a much thinner case and the watch is therefore extremely comfortable to wear. The number 8 in the Series 8 name stands for infinity (∞) – an expression of the infinite possibilities of CITIZEN craftsmanship.
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Other features of this Citizen include anti-reflective sapphire crystal and a 48-hour power reserve once fully wound. The functions of the watch are strongly focused on practicality. This watch has improved magnetic resistance: It provides protection against magnetic fields generated by smartphones, tablets and other devices. We don't know if that is useful for you, but it is useful that the hands give excellent light in the dark. This Series 8 is also waterproof: at least you can swim with it.
We'll stay with our Japanese friends for a while because this Promaster watch is also a Citizen. But this model is not an automatic but an Eco-Drive. If you would like to read more about the advantages of an Eco-Drive movement, read this. Best remember for now: this watch will run for years and years without you ever have to to open its case to replace a battery or to move the watch to wind the movement.
3-year dark power reserve
In any case, the Citizen CB5887-55H is powered by light and once fully charged, you'll be able to walk around in pitch darkness for 3 years before it stops. What is also special about this model is it is radio controlled. The CB5887-55H receives a signal from the atomic clock wich enables the watch to show you an almost impossible accurate time. This watch is so accurate that the deviation is no more than 1 second per 1 million years. If still manage to arrive too late at your appointments with this watch on your wrist, you'll have some explaining to do...
Super Titanium watch
With a case diameter of 43 mm and a thickness of 13 mm, you can describe this model as medium in size, it's certainly not an oversized watch. Thanks to the black case and black watch strap, this wristwatch is not inconspicuous. And oh, we almost forgot to tell you: this Citizen is made of Super Titanium. Light in weight, very scratch resistant and anti-allergic. It's also a lot harder and stronger then stainless steel.
Tip: 5 strong Citizen Eco Drive Titanium Watches
Hypermodern watch with extensive functions
This Citizen is a hypermodern wristwatch with handy tools and tricks on board such as a perpetual calendar, world time, radio controlled movement, energy reserve indicator, stopwatch, 3 year energy reserve and of course equipped with sapphire glass. And yes: it's also waterproof, up to 200 meters, so you can swim with it.
The Versace VE2D00421 Univers is equipped with an automatic movement. This is one of the most popular Versace watches at the moment. Large number of Versace fans know we are one of the largest Versace watch sellers in Europe. We have been so for years and we know how popular these Italian designer watches are.
Versace: chic & stylish watches
The VE2D00421 is a very stylish model and quite a subtle piece of jewelry. Subtle because after all, it measures no more than 43 mm and it is not more then 10 mm in thickness. That's great because it means that this wristwatch will fit perfectly under your clothes and if you value clothing just as much as you do value chic watches, then that's probably an excellent combination!
Swiss Made movement
Unlike the men's watches mentioned above, that are all equipped with a Japanese movement, the Versace is pampered with a Swiss Made movement. This means the VE2D00421 is accurate and energy efficient with its battery.
Anti-reflective sapphire glass
Versace is a brand that needs to be shown to the world. So wear this watch, show it to everyone and make known to everyone that you are wearing a Versace. You'll easily succeed in your quest, because the large Versace Medusa head on the dial is not hard to spot.
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal provides a clear view of the dial and hands, it is also highly scratch resistant.
With a water resistance of up to 3ATM, you can't really call this clock waterproof. You can take this mens watch out it in the rain but do not take a shower or a bath with it, and certainly don't go swimming with it.
But hey, who cares, wear this top Versace model whenever you want and show it to the world, special occasion or not!
This overview of watches without a battery cannot be complete without a Paul Rich watch. And how striking do you want your watch to be... The FSD01-A is certainly not your everyday wristwatch, rather call it an alien timepiece. It seems as if Paul Rich was inspired by Star Wars or Star Trek for these watches. The beautiful twinkle on the case and watch strap is Frosted Star Dust, an effect applied with Florentine Finish techniques. The blue aventurine dial is also unusual and gives a very shiny effect and is therefore part of the unique design of Paul Rich watches.
Case diameter of 42 mm
The case of this men's watch measures 45 mm, which is slightly larger than average. There are also Paul Rich models with a case diameter of 42 mm. If you do not like the color, find Paul Rich with different colors here.
This Paul Rich Frosted Star Dust is equipped with an automatic Seiko movement and it also has sapphire glass. The FSD01-A is slightly more waterproof than the Versace described above, with the Paul Rich you can at least take a shower (but: no swimming).
This FSD01-A is a science fiction watch, it shimmers and shines quite a bit. You either like it or you don't. There is no 'in the middle'. Tastes differ and this Paul Rich is very striking, that is its best feature but at the same time for some people perhaps its worst. The choice is yours!
Eco-Drive is an invention of Citizen. It is therefore that you'll only find Citizen watches equipped with an Eco-Drive movement. Of course you have to appeal to that brand, but the big advantage is: they are incredibly reliable and of very good quality. In our own watch range we have a large number of excellent automatic men's watches (wound by wrist movement) and models with an Eco-Drive movement (charged by light energy). There is something to be said for both kind of watches. The great thing about an automatic watch is it has a real mechanical movement. No electronic movement. And some models are equipped with a transparent dial or a crystal case lid to make it possible to see the movement inside the watch.
The advantage of watches with an Eco-Drive movement compared to most automatic watches is that an Eco-Drive is more accurately than most automatic watches. An automatic watch is simply a mechanical timepiece that often has a small deviation in the time display. A deviation that can amount to -/+ 40 seconds per day, depending on the movement.
Another advantage of watches equipped with an Eco-Drive movement is that, once fully charged, these models can be left in the dark for a long time and are still able to continue display the correct time. Put this kind of watch on your bedside table for days, start wearing it again, and it'll still run on time. That's an advantage compared to an automatic timepiece that must be wound regularly by wrist movement.
Some automatic watches, for example Seiko Kinetics, are equipped with a rechargeable battery. Your movement is converted into energy that is stored in the battery. This way the watch will continue to run even if you put it away!
As you know now, there are nice alternatives to quartz watches. In our shop you will find a large number of automatic timepieces and of course modern Eco-Drive models. Check out all our men's watches here.
