What are the best Swiss made watch winders?
You need a watch winder if you don't want to let your automatic watches stand still. When an automatic watch is not worn or is wound up in a watch winder, it will stop running after +- 32-40 hours. If you want to wear the watch afterwards, you have to reset the time, date and other settings. In addition, you must provide the watch with energy again so that it starts running again. This is inconvenient and unnecessary because a watch winder ensures that the watches run neatly on time and you can wear the watch immediately.
Good quality watch winders come from various countries. You can think of Germany, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Italy and Switzerland. In this blog we write about the best Swiss watch winders. Switzerland is of course the watch country pur sang and has an excellent reputation for quality, workmanship and functionality. Various watch winder brands also come from Switzerland, allowing their watch winders to bear the Swiss made designation. A kind of quality mark that assures you as a user of good quality. Swiss watch winder brands are Bernard Favre, Swiss Kubik and RDI. In addition, there are also a few brands from other countries that do use Swiss technology. More obout this later.
If you are looking for a good Swiss watch winder, which brand and model is the best to buy? What should you pay attention to and what are the differences between the brands? In this blog we answer the most important questions regarding a Swiss watch winder.
Swiss watch winder
What is a Swiss watch winder? The answer is simple, a Swiss watch winder is a watch winder that is made in Switzerland and may bear the designation Swiss made. Production takes place in this country and the parts must come mostly from this Alpine country.
The most important part of the watch winder is the motor. Brands such as Swiss Kubik, Bernard Favre and RDI use Swiss motors. These motors are developed and produced by specific companies in Switzerland. It guarantees long-term proper operation of the watch winder with a minimum of sound. Swiss motors are very well regarded, but are also more expensive than watch winders with German or Japanese motors.
Swiss Kubik watch winders
The most famous watch winder brand from Switzerland is Swiss Kubik. This brand produces very compact watch winders for 1 to 12 watches. The advantage of these Swiss Kubik watch winders is that they function for more than 1 year on a set of batteries. The models are therefore very energy-efficient and therefore very pleasant to put in a safe. The watch winders do not have extensive functionalities but are very effective.
Bernard Favre watch winders
The most special Swiss watch winder brand is Bernard Favre. This brand produces very high-quality watch winders with Swiss technology, which have a very unique way of winding. The Planet models of this brand turn the watch, like a planet, on its axis. This is a beautiful sight and very effective in winding up any automatic watch. The watch winder comes with a glass bell jar that can be placed over the watch winder for an extra luxurious look, but especially for good protection of the automatic watch.
Bernard Favre watch winders are in the higher price segment because of the high-quality materials and the unique winding system.
RDI watch winders
Less known but certainly no less interesting are the RDI watch winders. This Swiss brand produces watch winders with its own appearance and excellent quality. The RDI collection is very extensive with different styles and materials. The brand does not produce standard watch winders, but rather unique models designed by artists and made of very special materials.
The RDI watch winders are produced by hand in a high-tech factory that we have already visited. Quality, beautiful materials and pure craftsmanship are at the top of this great brand.
Benson Swiss Series watch winders
There are also brands from other countries that use Swiss technology in their watch winders. Two good examples are Scatola del Tempo and the Dutch brand Benson. The latter brand is a brand that has become extremely popular and has grown considerably in recent years. Benson watch winders are known for their excellent quality, modern designs and attractive price levels. Actually, there is no other watch winder brand that offers such a good price/quality.
Soon Benson will present a completely new series: the Swiss Series. This new series consists of watch winders with Swiss technology and is assembled in the Netherlands. This creates a unique series of watch winders with the most modern technology and beautiful quality.
Conclusion
There are various watch winder brands from Switzerland. They have in common that they produce excellent quality watch winders. The Swiss made designation is a nice extra for many watch enthusiasts. Swiss watch winders are often priced a bit higher than other brands, but of course you also get a Swiss motor. This is known for its good quality and high durability.
If you would like a watch winder with Swiss technology, you can also look at Scatola del Tempo or Benson. Both brands produce excellent watch winders with Swiss technology. In short, there is plenty of choice!