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Automatic Watches

Shop automatic watches Australia — Seiko, Citizen, Bulova & more. In-house mechanical movements, free shipping.

Timex E-Line Automatic 1983 Reissue Ice Blue Stainless Steel Band Watch TW2Y66700Timex E-Line Automatic 1983 Reissue Ice Blue Stainless Steel Band Watch TW2Y66700
Price $469 NZDRecommended retail price $571 NZD
Sold outSeiko Presage GMT Brown Leather Watch Inspired by Cocktails SSK039JSeiko Presage GMT Brown Leather Watch Inspired by Cocktails SSK039J
Price $920 NZDRecommended retail price $1,174 NZD
Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic Black Stainless Steel Watch NJ0155-87E
Price $608 NZDRecommended retail price $952 NZD
Bulova Classic Surveyor Automatic Stainless Steel Gold Dial Watch 97A182Bulova Classic Surveyor Automatic Stainless Steel Gold Dial Watch 97A182
Price $570 NZDRecommended retail price $952 NZD
Timex E-Line Automatic Women's Watch TW2Y67700 – Gold-tone with Green DialTimex E-Line Automatic Women's Watch TW2Y67700 – Worn on wrist
Price $469 NZDRecommended retail price $571 NZD
Fossil Townsman Mechanical Watch with Blue Dial and Brown Leather Strap ME3110Fossil Townsman Mechanical Watch with Blue Dial and Brown Leather Strap ME3110
Price $418 NZDRecommended retail price $570 NZD
Timex Harry Potter Waterbury Automatic Men's Watch TW2Y75500Timex Harry Potter Waterbury Automatic Men's Watch TW2Y75500
Price $1,269 NZD
Timex E-Line Automatic 1983 Reissue Light Pink Stainless Steel Band Watch TW2Y66800Timex E-Line Automatic 1983 Reissue Light Pink Stainless Steel Band Watch TW2Y66800
Price $469 NZDRecommended retail price $571 NZD
Timex E-Line Automatic 1983 Reissue TW2W70800Timex E-Line Automatic 1983 Reissue TW2W70800
Price $469 NZDRecommended retail price $571 NZD
Sold outSeiko Military Blue Dial Automatic Watch SRPG39K
Price $583 NZDRecommended retail price $698 NZD
Timex E-Line Automatic 1983 Reissue Gold Stainless Steel Band Mens Watch TW2Y07200Timex E-Line Automatic 1983 Reissue Gold Stainless Steel Band Mens Watch TW2Y07200
Price $443 NZDRecommended retail price $571 NZD
Sold outSeiko Prospex "Turtle" Heritage Automatic Diver SRPE93KSeiko Prospex "Turtle" Heritage Automatic Diver SRPE93K
Price $799 NZDRecommended retail price $952 NZD
Elegant wristwatch with a white dial, silver case, and brown leather strap.Wristwatch with a brown leather strap and silver-toned case showing the Frederique Constant brand name.
Price $2,473 NZD
Sold outSeiko Automatic Black Dial Sports Stainless Steel Watch SRPJ81K
Price $583 NZDRecommended retail price $698 NZD
Citizen Promaster Marine Mens Watch (8204 Movement) NY0086-83L
Price $545 NZDRecommended retail price $825 NZD
MAEN MAEN Manhattan 40 Green Dial No Date Automatic Watch M3.1.6 - green front nodateMAEN MAEN Manhattan 40 Green Dial No Date Automatic Watch M3.1.6 - Green overhead nodate
Mondaine Cushion Automatic White Dial Stainless Steel Watch MSL.3961B.SMMondaine Cushion Automatic White Dial Stainless Steel Watch MSL.3961B.SM
Price $1,376 NZDRecommended retail price $1,966 NZD
Sold outSeiko Prospex PADI 60th Anniversary Limited Edition HBB002K with globe-textured blue dial and stainless steel bracelet — Watch Direct AustraliaSeiko Prospex PADI 60th Anniversary HBB002K blue globe dial diver on a stainless steel bracelet — Watch Direct Australia
Sold outSeiko Prospex 'Maldives' Automatic Diver's Limited Edition SPB539JSeiko Prospex 'Maldives' Automatic Diver's Limited Edition SPB539J
Price $1,433 NZDRecommended retail price $1,713 NZD
Citizen Promaster Fugu Limited Edition Watch NY0164-65XCitizen Promaster Fugu Limited Edition Watch NY0164-65X
Price $773 NZDRecommended retail price $1,206 NZD
Stainless steel wristwatch with a black dial and numerical markers.Silver wristwatch with a metal link bracelet.
Price $2,346 NZDRecommended retail price $2,912 NZD
Bulova Hudson Blue Dial Stainless Steel Watch 96B447Bulova Hudson Blue Dial Stainless Steel Watch 96B447
Price $672 NZDRecommended retail price $1,141 NZD
Bulova Classic Surveyor Leather Strap Watch with Black Dial and Silver-Tone Case Model 96B435Bulova Classic Surveyor Leather Strap Watch with Black Dial and Silver-Tone Case Model 96B435
Price $431 NZDRecommended retail price $730 NZD
Sold outSeiko SNZH Tribute with Black-Gold Bezel and Luminescent Indices SRPK99KSeiko SNZH Tribute with Black-Gold Bezel and Luminescent Indices SRPK99K
Price $697 NZDRecommended retail price $825 NZD
Sleek wristwatch with a black face, white markings, and red hands on a black leather strap.Wristwatch with a black leather strap and silver-colored case back.
Price $1,198 NZDRecommended retail price $1,712 NZD
Sold outSeiko Presage Gold Dial Tone Toned Japanese Garden Open Heart Watch SSA464J
Price $1,116 NZDRecommended retail price $1,333 NZD
Citizen Promaster Marine Mens Watch NY0085-19ECitizen Promaster Marine Mens Watch NY0085-19E
Price $570 NZDRecommended retail price $793 NZD
Sold outSeiko 5 Sports Field GMT Men's Watch SSK059KSeiko 5 Sports Field GMT Men's Watch SSK059K
Price $857 NZD
Sold outSeiko Prospex "Great Blue" PADI Turtle SRPK01KSeiko Prospex "Great Blue" PADI Turtle SRPK01K
Price $1,065 NZDRecommended retail price $1,263 NZD
Sold outSeiko Presage Style 60s Leather Band SRPL75JSeiko Presage Style 60s Leather Band SRPL75J
Price $989 NZDRecommended retail price $1,174 NZD
Sold outSeiko Ladies Automatic Day Date SRE003K
Price $634 NZDRecommended retail price $755 NZD
Sold outSeiko 5 Sports Field wristwatch with a white dial and stainless steel bracelet.Profile view of the Seiko HDB007K stainless steel case and rotating bezel.
Fossil Everett Automatic Green Dial Brown Leather Band Mens Watch ME3261Fossil Everett Automatic Green Dial Brown Leather Band Mens Watch ME3261
Price $381 NZDRecommended retail price $608 NZD
Fossil Carraway Automatic Brown Croco Leather Watch ME3272Fossil Carraway Automatic Brown Croco Leather Watch ME3272
Price $469 NZDRecommended retail price $608 NZD
Bulova Marine Star Stainless Steel Automatic Watch with Mother of Pearl Dial for Women SKU 96L326Bulova Marine Star Stainless Steel Automatic Watch with Mother of Pearl Dial for Women SKU 96L326
Price $786 NZDRecommended retail price $1,333 NZD
Fossil men's watch, two tone dialFossil men's watch, two tone dial (view 2)
Sold outSeiko Automatic Champagne Dial Sports Stainless Steel Women's Watch SRE023K
Price $656 NZDRecommended retail price $730 NZD
Sold outSeiko 5 automatic wristwatch with a blue dial and stainless steel bracelet.Seiko 5 Sports "DressKX" Blue Dial Field Watch SRPE53K
Price $583 NZDRecommended retail price $698 NZD
Sold outSeiko 5 Sports Field wristwatch with a khaki green dial and green nylon strap.Angled view of the Seiko 5 Sports HDB008K green dial field watch on a nylon strap.
Sold outSeiko Presage Style 60’s Automatic Mens Watch SRPG03JSeiko Presage Style 60’s Automatic Mens Watch SRPG03J
Price $824 NZDRecommended retail price $1,047 NZD
Timex x The Jetsons Marlin Jet Automatic TW2Y56300 silver crosshair dial on a black vegan leather strapTimex x The Jetsons Marlin Jet Automatic TW2Y56300 — view 2
Price $697 NZDRecommended retail price $889 NZD
Sold outSeiko automatic dive watch with a green dial and stainless steel bracelet.Seiko 5 Sports "5KX" Green Dial Automatic SRPD63K
Price $634 NZDRecommended retail price $755 NZD
Bulova Marine Star Women's Automatic Watch with Blue Dial and Stainless Steel Bracelet 98L317Bulova Marine Star Women's Automatic Watch with Blue Dial and Stainless Steel Bracelet 98L317
Price $786 NZDRecommended retail price $1,460 NZD
Sold outSeiko Presage automatic wristwatch with a green dial and brown leather strap.Back of a Seiko automatic watch showing its mechanical movement through a transparent case back.
Price $1,014 NZDRecommended retail price $1,206 NZD
Bulova Maquina 98A341 automatic men's watch with black skeleton dial, black case and red rubber strap — front viewBulova Maquina 98A341 automatic men's watch with black skeleton dial, black case and red rubber strap — angled view
Sold outSeiko 5 Sports SKX Series Automatic Orange Dial Rubber Band Watch SRPL89KSeiko 5 Sports SKX Series Automatic Orange Dial Rubber Band Watch SRPL89K
Price $629 NZDRecommended retail price $825 NZD
Sold outSeiko Presage Cocktail Time Half and Half SRPK48JSeiko Presage Cocktail Time Half and Half SRPK48J
Price $857 NZDRecommended retail price $1,111 NZD
Sold outSeiko Presage automatic wristwatch with a green dial and silver metal bracelet.
Price $900 NZDRecommended retail price $1,079 NZD

About Automatic Watches

Shop Australia's finest collection of automatic watches. At WatchDirect, we carry hundreds of premium mechanical timepieces from the world's most respected watchmakers, including Seiko, Citizen and Bulova. Whether you're searching for your first entry-level automatic or a precision Swiss-made collector's piece, our curated range delivers unparalleled craftsmanship.

The Magic of an Automatic Watch

Unlike quartz watches that rely on a battery, an automatic (or self-winding) watch is powered entirely by the kinetic movement of your wrist. A precisely weighted rotor inside the case spins as you move, winding the mainspring and storing energy to keep the watch ticking. It represents the pinnacle of traditional horology—a living, breathing machine on your wrist that requires no batteries and, with proper maintenance, can last generations.

Top Automatic Watch Brands

Seiko 5 Sports & Presage: Seiko is the undisputed king of accessible automatics. The Seiko 5 line offers robust, everyday sports watches, while the Presage collection delivers stunning, dressier options featuring intricate dials inspired by Japanese craftsmanship.

Citizen Promaster: Known for their legendary dive watches, Citizen produces exceptionally durable automatic movements built for underwater exploration and extreme conditions.

Why Buy Your Automatic Watch from WatchDirect?

When investing in a mechanical timepiece, trust and authenticity are paramount. WatchDirect is an official authorised retailer for every brand we stock. Your new automatic watch will arrive 100% authentic, in its original presentation box, backed by a full Australian manufacturer's warranty. Enjoy free shipping Australia-wide and easy 30-day returns. Order before 2pm on a weekday and in-stock watches usually ship the same day.

Frequently asked questions

Do automatic watches need a battery?
No. Automatic watches are entirely mechanical and do not use batteries. They are powered by a mainspring that is automatically wound by the natural motion of your wrist as you wear the watch.
How long will an automatic watch run when I take it off?
This is known as the "power reserve." Most modern automatic watches (like those from Seiko and Citizen) have a power reserve of around 40 to 48 hours when fully wound. If you take the watch off on Friday evening, it may stop by Sunday afternoon. To start it again, simply give the crown a few manual turns or gently swirl the watch to start the rotor.
Do I need to service my automatic watch?
Yes. Because an automatic watch relies on hundreds of tiny moving parts and lubricants, it is recommended to have it professionally serviced every 3 to 5 years to maintain its accuracy and water resistance.
Are automatic watches as accurate as quartz?
No, a traditional mechanical movement will never be as precise as a battery-powered quartz watch. A standard automatic watch may gain or lose between 10 to 20 seconds a day. Enthusiasts accept this slight variance as part of the charm of owning a mechanical timepiece.