Watch winder: what is it for and do you need to buy one?

An automatic watch is wound by the movement of your wrist. Leave it in a drawer for two or three days and it stops: you then have to reset the time, the date, and sometimes the moon phases. The watch winder solves this minor inconvenience.

How does a winder work?

A winder gently rotates the watch on itself, in cycles, to reproduce the movement of the wrist. The watch's rotor comes into motion and recharges the mainspring. The power reserve remains full: the watch is on time as soon as you pick it up again.

Two settings matter: the number of rotations per day (TPD, for turns per day) and the direction of rotation (clockwise, counterclockwise, or both). Most calibers require between 650 and 950 rotations per day. Our settings guide details the common values.

Does a winder wear out the watch?

When properly set, no: the watch does not work harder than on your wrist. Modern winders alternate rotation and rest, and automatic watches have a system that prevents over-tensioning the spring.

Who is a winder for?

• You own several automatic watches and wear them alternately.
• Your watch has complications (perpetual calendar, moon phases, calendar) that are time-consuming to set.
• You want to display your watch rather than store it in a drawer.

If you wear the same watch every day, or if your watch is quartz, a display case or a watch case is sufficient.

How to choose your winder?

1. Capacity: count your automatic watches and keep a spot for the next one. Our winders hold from 1 to 16 watches.
2. Settings: check that the TPD and direction of rotation are adjustable.
3. Silence: a discreet motor is essential in a bedroom.
4. Finish: lacquer, leather, wood, or carbon, the winder remains visible. Choose it as a decorative object.

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