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Automatic watches, also known as self-winding watches, operate through a combination of mechanical components powered by the movement of the wearer's wrist. Here's a simplified explanation of how they work:

Main Spring: Like all mechanical watches, automatic watches contain a mainspring, which is a tightly wound coil of metal. This spring stores energy and releases it gradually to power the watch.

Rotor: One of the key components in an automatic watch is the rotor, which is a small, semicircular weight that rotates freely inside the watch case. As the wearer moves their wrist, the rotor spins around its pivot, transferring kinetic energy to the winding mechanism.

Winding Mechanism: The rotor is connected to the winding mechanism, which consists of gears and a winding wheel. As the rotor spins, it winds the mainspring, storing energy in it.

Regulator: Inside the watch movement, there's a regulating mechanism that controls the release of energy from the mainspring. This mechanism ensures that the energy is released at a constant rate, regulating the movement of the watch hands.