This is what you need to know about a watch winder
Automatic watches, the purest form of watch technology, have a great appeal to enthusiasts. Watch brands such as Breitling, IWC, Omega, Tag Heuer and Rolex are famous worldwide and produce fantastic watches with an automatic movement. The real watch fan will always have one or more automatic watches in his or her collection.
However, automatic watches also have a disadvantage. They come to a standstill when you are not wearing them. The automatic timepiece needs energy in the form of movement. If the watch is not worn (enough), it will come to a stop. This means that the time, date and any other functions are no longer set correctly. The watch no longer indicates the correct time, causing it to lose its function.
Fortunately, there is an excellent solution for this, namely the use of a watch winder. In a watch winder, the automatic watches are rotated slowly, so that the timepiece in the watch obtains energy. This keeps the watch running, just like you would wear it. A watch winder simulates wearing the watch. Handy, especially if you have several automatic watches that you obviously can't wear all at the same time. But this watch accessory has another important advantage. Namely the preservation of your automatic watches. When an automatic watch stands still for too long, this is not good for the technology of the timepiece. Standing still is literally going backwards. By rotating automatic watches slowly and in a controlled manner in a watch winder, you ensure optimal preservation of the watches.
Watch winders come in all shapes and sizes. There are models for winding 1 automatic watch to models that can wind up to 24 automatic watches. The design can also differ considerably per brand and model. There are classic models but also very modern models. You choose the design based on your preference and taste.
It is important to know about a watch winder that the heart is formed by one or more motors. These motors ensure the rotation of the automatic watches. It is therefore important that these motors are of good quality. This ensures that you will enjoy the watch winder for a long time without problems with the excitement or excessive noise while running. A good motor is characterized by durability and a low sound level. Examples of brands that use excellent motors in their watch winders are the Dutch brand Benson, Swiss Kubik from Switzerland and Paul Design from the United Kingdom. But there are many more brands that use good motors. You can think of brands that use Swiss, German and Japanese motors. We certainly do not prefer brands that use Chinese motors. We know from experience that these cause many problems and often break down. Especially if they are used to wind heavier automatic watches. Our advice is therefore to always choose a watch winder from a reputable brand. Then you opt for certainty and durability.
Another aspect that you should know about a watch winder is that the material used in the case plays a major role in the noise level. Models made of wood absorb sound best. There are also brands that produce plastic or aluminum watch winders. These models may have a modern design and appearance, but the noise level may be slightly higher. Simply because the rotating motors make a slight amount of noise and the sound is absorbed less well in a watch winder made of plastic or aluminum than a watch winder made of wood. However, the differences in noise level are small, but can play a role when you want to put this watch accessory in your bedroom.
When you choose a watch winder for winding automatic watches, it is good to determine what exactly you need. An automatic watch has a certain timepiece that obtains energy in a certain way. This has to do with the direction of rotation and the number of revolutions per day. For example, there are automatic watches that wind clockwise at 900 TPD, while others wind counter-clockwise at 600 TPD. TPD stands for turns per day. The watch winders in our webshop are all adjustable in direction of rotation and number of TPD, or adjusted in the factory in such a way that they wind 99.9% of all automatic watches. This means you can be sure that your automatic watches are wound safely and without any problems in a watch winder. Regardless of which brand your automatic watch is from, it is wound in a watch winder from our online store.
There are watch winders in all price ranges. The price depends on the brand, technique, quality, capacity, functions and material. There are big differences, but as a rule you can already buy a good watch winder for 1 watch from 169.00 euros. A good example is the Benson Compact 1.17 Black Leather. This model is suitable for any automatic watch, has an excellent motor and can be set as desired in terms of rotation and TPD.
If you want a model with a larger capacity, the price will of course also go up. If you choose a watch winder that is suitable for winding 2 automatic watches, you should take into account a price from 299.00 euros. If you want extra luxury and functions (LED lighting, extra storage space, beautiful materials), such as the Paul Design Gentlemen 2+3 Macassar offers, the price will quickly increase. Let alone if you need a model for 4, 6, 8 or even 12 automatic watches.
A final advice is to buy a watch winder from a well-known brand from a specialist who has a clear collection of models so that you can compare. Let the seller advise you if you have any questions or if you are not sure which model is best for your automatic watches. An expert will immediately know which brand/model is best for your watches and can offer you several options so that you can make a choice within your preferences and budget.
Do you have any questions or comments regarding this article? Please feel free to contact us. With more than 16 years of experience in the field of watch winders and automatic watches, we are happy to help you with advice and service. We are an official dealer of more than 15 brands and supply almost all models from stock. We also have our own workshop where we carry out service and repairs for various brands.