Automatic Watch Winders for 1 to 16 Watches

Capacity

39 models

What does an automatic watch winder do?

An automatic watch winds itself through its rotor, an oscillating weight that turns with every movement of the wrist. Once you take it off, it runs on its power reserve, usually between 38 and 80 hours, and then stops. An automatic watch winder takes over: it turns the watch gently, in cycles, so that the mainspring stays wound. The watch keeps the time and the date, and its complications stay set.

It becomes almost essential for perpetual calendars, moon phases and dual time zones, which take a long time to reset after stopping. For a collection worn in rotation, it simply saves you resetting every watch each time. We explain when a watch winder is useful, and when it is not, in What is a watch winder, and do you need one?

How to choose a watch winder

Number of watches

Our watch winders hold from 1 to 16 watches. Count the automatic watches you do not wear every day, then add one space: a collection almost always grows. Multi-watch models let you set each rotor independently, for watches with different needs.

Turns per day and rotation direction

Most calibres need between 650 and 800 turns per day, in one direction or in both. A wrong setting will not damage the watch, but it may let it stop. Our turns per day table by brand gives the usual settings for Rolex, Omega, Tudor, Seiko and ETA or Sellita calibres, and our watch winder settings by calibre cover each movement in detail.

A silent motor

A watch winder runs day and night. Our models use a silent motor, designed for a study as much as for a bedroom. If your watch winder is noisy, the causes are usually simple: see Noisy watch winder: causes and fixes.

Finish and security

Lacquered wood, leather, carbon fibre, an illuminated display: a watch winder box is also an object you look at. For valuable collections, some models lock with a key or open with a fingerprint. To go further, read Best watch winder: how to choose, in 7 criteria.

Frequently asked questions

Can a watch winder damage an automatic watch?

No, as long as it is set correctly. The slipping bridle in the mainspring barrel prevents any over-winding. We explain why in Are watch winders bad for watches?

Watch winder or watch box?

A watch box protects and stores your watches without winding them. A watch winder keeps automatic watches running. The full comparison is in Watch winder or watch box: which should you choose?