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Automatic Watches

Authorized Watch Retailer in Canada

Overview

An automatic watch winds itself from the motion of your wrist, with no battery. La Maison Monaco, an authorized Canadian dealer with 15 boutiques across Quebec and Ontario, carries more than 2,300 from Longines, OMEGA, Hamilton, Oris, IWC, Tissot, RADO, Breitling, Hublot, TAG Heuer, Zenith and MIDO, from about $600 to over $300,000 CAD, with about half under $5,000.

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Automatic, manual or quartz?

An automatic, or self-winding, movement has a rotor that turns as you move and winds the mainspring; most hold between 38 and 80 hours of power, so a watch worn every day never needs winding. A manual-wind movement is wound by the crown and is often slimmer. A quartz movement runs on a battery and is the most accurate and the easiest to own. Automatic movements are the heart of Swiss mechanical watchmaking.

What size automatic watch fits?

About half of our automatic watches have cases of 40 to 43 mm, about 390 are 38 to 39 mm, about 270 are 44 mm or larger, and about 500 are under 38 mm, for smaller wrists. Lug-to-lug length matters as much as diameter, so try a watch on, in a boutique or by asking our staff.

Which automatic watch should I choose?

For an everyday automatic under $2,000, Tissot's Powermatic 80 watches (PRX, Gentleman, Le Locle) and Hamilton's Khaki Field offer an 80-hour power reserve, and MIDO's Ocean Star and Multifort start around $1,200. From about $2,000 to $6,000, Longines (HydroConquest, Spirit, Master Collection), Oris (Aquis) and RADO (Captain Cook) are the core of the range. Above that come OMEGA's Seamaster, Speedmaster and Constellation, many with Master Chronometer movements, IWC's Pilot's Watches and Portugieser, Breitling, Zenith and Hublot.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an automatic watch cost in Canada?

Our automatic watches run from about $600 to over $300,000 CAD, and half cost less than about $5,300. About 325 are under $2,000 and about 1,150 are under $5,000. Longines, Hamilton, Tissot and Oris fill the lower range, while Breitling, OMEGA, IWC, Hublot and Zenith run higher. Every price is in Canadian dollars.

Does an automatic watch need a battery?

No. An automatic watch winds itself as you wear it, through a rotor that turns with your wrist. If it has stopped after a few days off the wrist, give the crown a few turns or simply wear it for a while, then set the time. There is no battery to replace.

How long does an automatic watch run when I don't wear it?

Most keep running for 38 to 80 hours, which is the power reserve. Tissot's Powermatic 80 and Hamilton's Khaki Field offer about 80 hours, enough to carry a watch through a weekend. A watch worn a few hours a day stays wound, and one left in a drawer simply stops until you wind it again.

How often should an automatic watch be serviced?

Most brands recommend a service every five to ten years, depending on the movement and how the watch is worn. A service cleans and oils the movement and checks the water resistance. You can drop your watch off at any of our boutiques, and it is sent on for servicing.

Is an automatic watch better than a quartz watch?

Neither is better; they suit different owners. Quartz is more accurate, cheaper and needs only a battery change. An automatic is a mechanical movement that you can service for decades, which is why it is the heart of Swiss watchmaking. Each product page lists the movement.

Can I see an automatic watch in person before buying?

Availability varies by model: some watches are on display in our boutiques in Quebec and Ontario, and the rest are ordered in from the brand. Each product page shows whether a piece is in stock or available to order, and you can book an appointment to see one. As an authorized dealer, we sell every watch with its manufacturer warranty.