Do I need to wind my automatic mechanical watch? 28 July 2023 13:07 Updated Automatic watches generate power with the movement of your arm. As long as you’re wearing your watch every day, you probably won’t need to wind it. Related articles My automatic watch stopped. What should I do? What should I do if my automatic watch stops after a period of non-use? Is there any risk of breaking the mainspring when winding up my Oris Watch? How much do I need to move to keep my automatic watch wound? How does an automatic movement work?