9015 movement does not store energy

What is the Miyota 9015 movement?

The Miyota 9015 movement is part of Citizen Watch Company’s renowned Miyota Caliber 9000 series. Launched in 2009, the 9015 quickly gained popularity among watchmakers for its blend of precision, slim profile, and cost-effectiveness.

Is the Miyota 9015 good?

While the Miyota 9015 is highly regarded, it does have a few shortcomings: Rotor Noise: Some users report that the rotor can be relatively noisy during movement, which might be noticeable in quiet environments. Date Setting: The quickset date function can sometimes be a bit stiff, requiring more effort to change the date.

Does the Miyota 9015 have a date function?

Hacking: Both movements have a hacking feature. Hand-winding: Both movements allow for hand-winding. Date Function: Both movements include a date function. The Miyota 9015 is used in a variety of watch models, especially those from independent and microbrand watchmakers. Some well-known models featuring the 9015 include:

Does the Miyota 9015 have any plastic parts?

The Miyota 9015 contains exactly zero plastic parts, just like the ETA movements, and unlike many other Japanese movements. If I had not known that this was a Miyota, I would have thought it was a new ETA prototype as it is also thinner and overall looks and feels more modern.

Is the 9015 a good watch?

But as many others have stated, the 9015 is an accurate movement. My Sellita is a tad noisy while winding it up with the crown compared to my Miyota that is as quiet as a mouse when winding with the crown. I can't compare it to an ETA yet as my first ETA based watch will arrive in December. It's not so much the movement, it's the regulation.

What is a Miyota 9015 watch?

The Miyota 9015 is used in a variety of watch models, especially those from independent and microbrand watchmakers. Some well-known models featuring the 9015 include: Setting the time and date on a watch with the Miyota 9015 movement is not complicated: Pull the crown out to the first position. This allows you to set the date.