Mechanical Movement

The mainspring is the heart of every mechanical watch. It’s a tightly wound metal coil that stores and releases energy to power the watch movement. As it unwinds, it drives the gears and hands, keeping your timepiece running smoothly.

At Watch Service 360, we carefully inspect, clean, lubricate, or replace mainsprings during every full mechanical service, ensuring your watch runs at its best.

A healthy mainspring means a reliable watch. Let us keep your movement strong and steady.

Inside every mechanical watch lies a finely tuned system of gears and springs, working together in perfect harmony to keep time ticking.

What They Do:

• Gears: Transfer power from the mainspring through the movement, driving the hands at precise intervals.
• Springs: Store and release energy (like the mainspring) and help regulate movement (like the hairspring).

At Watch Service 360, we treat every gear and spring with precision care because even the smallest part plays a vital role in keeping your timepiece alive.

Precision inside. Perfection outside. That’s the Watch Service 360 promise.

The balance wheel is a key component in every mechanical watch, often called the “heartbeat” of the movement. It oscillates back and forth at a consistent rate, working with the hairspring to regulate the release of energy from the mainspring.

What It Does:

• Controls the timing of the gear train’s movement
• Regulates how fast the watch hands move
• Plays a crucial role in the accuracy of your watch

At Watch Service 360, we tune your watch’s balance wheel with the precision it deserves — restoring its rhythm, stability, and accuracy.

Because every tick starts with balance, trust us to keep your watch in sync.

The escapement is one of the most critical components in a mechanical watch. It controls the release of energy from the mainspring to the gear train, making sure the watch ticks in consistent, precise intervals.

What It Does:

• Converts stored energy into controlled motion
• Regulates the movement of gears and hands
• Works with the balance wheel to ensure accurate timekeeping

At Watch Service 360, we handle your escapement mechanism with meticulous care, restoring the timing and soul of your timepiece.

Precision starts here. Keep your watch ticking true with expert escapement service.

Winding is how mechanical watches build up energy to keep running. Unlike quartz watches that use a battery, mechanical timepieces rely on a mainspring that must be wound either manually or automatically.

Types of Winding:

• Manual Winding: You turn the crown by hand, usually once a day, to tighten the mainspring.
• Automatic Winding: Uses the motion of your wrist to wind itself through a rotor inside the watch.

At Watch Service 360, we ensure your watch winds smoothly, safely, and effectively — whether it’s a treasured vintage manual or a modern automatic.

Wind it right. Keep it running. Trust the experts.