How do you use a watch winder for automatic watches?

When purchasing a luxury watch, people generally do not make a hasty decision. After all, a luxury watch is expensive and is therefore chosen with the necessary care and attention. A watch selected with passion naturally deserves proper care and the right protection. For this, it is important that your luxury watch receives the necessary maintenance and that it can be stored in a safe place. In addition to the maintenance of your luxury watch, a suitable watch accessory can therefore be considered a very valuable investment.

For a quartz or mechanical watch, a good watch box or watch case is a nice solution. These watches operate by battery or manual winding and can therefore simply be stored without worry. An automatic watch, however, requires movement to continue functioning. This means that these watches will eventually stop the moment they are stored in a watch box or case. To prevent this, the only right watch accessory for an automatic watch is a quality watch winder. In this article, we would like to tell you about the benefits of a high-quality watch winder and how to use it correctly for a safe and efficient winding of your automatic watch or watches.

A good watch winder is equipped with high-quality watch holders in which virtually any size watch can be placed without problems. Once an automatic watch is placed in the watch winder, you can adjust the direction of rotation and the number of rotations per day. This allows you to wind almost any type and brand of automatic watch in a good watch winder, entirely according to the needs of the specific watch. The watch winder generally mimics the movements of the wrist through rotation, ensuring that your automatic watch is always ready for use after it has been stored in the watch winder.

In addition to winding your automatic watch, a high-quality watch winder also offers a degree of care. Thanks to the movements provided by this watch accessory, the oil inside the automatic watch is also directly and properly distributed. This contributes to the preservation of your watch. When placing your automatic watch, it is very important to do so correctly. For instance, it is crucial that the motors are switched off when placing or removing a watch to prevent damage to the motors and gearboxes. Otherwise, they may stop rotating properly or start making more noise. Sometimes, replacement is even necessary. Watch winders are also available that are specifically equipped with an advanced start/stop system, causing the motors to stop automatically when the watch winder door is opened. This provides extra security to prevent problems in this area and offers you, as a true enthusiast, an additional measure of peace of mind.

Just as with luxury watches, the accompanying watch accessories are often quite an expense. When purchasing a watch winder for your automatic watch, you naturally want to choose a respected brand in this field that guarantees a safe method of winding your automatic watch. Because a quality watch winder is quite an investment, you want to take good care not only of your automatic watch or watches, but also of the accompanying watch winder. By choosing the right maintenance and proper care for your watch winder and its gearboxes, you will automatically enjoy them for longer. So, what does this specific watch accessory require in terms of maintenance? First of all, you can ensure that you keep the watch winder clean yourself by regularly wiping the case with a dry cloth. Additionally, it is important to inspect the watch winder regularly. Furthermore, it is important to keep the watch winder free of grease, dirt, dust, and possible condensation. Besides the aspects within your own reach, there are matters that you must leave to the expert. You should certainly not attempt to repair your watch winder yourself. After all, it is an electronic device, and you run significant risks if you start tinkering with it yourself. When maintenance is required or parts need to be replaced or repaired, you should leave this to the official dealer where you purchased your watch winder, or contact the watch winder's brand. They will be able to refer you to an official dealer or service partner so that your watch winder can be inspected by experts.

A watch winder is equipped with motors and gearboxes containing various moving parts. It is important that the different components work together correctly to ensure the proper and safe winding of your automatic watch. Furthermore, various parts of a watch winder are subject to wear and tear, such as the moving parts of the motors and gearboxes, as well as the watch holder. Consequently, these are parts that sometimes need replacing. If you choose to provide your high-quality watch winder with timely maintenance and, where necessary, take proper care of it yourself by cleaning it, you will enjoy your watch winder for a long time. This also saves you money on the purchase of a new watch accessory and ensures that your automatic watch always receives the proper winding and care.

In this article, we discussed purchasing a watch winder from a respected brand. We would like to introduce you to some of the best watch winder brands, guaranteeing you a quality watch accessory with a durable character. The first brand we would like to tell you more about in this area is the ambitious Dutch watch winder brand Benson. Benson is known, among other things, for offering very luxurious and high-quality watch accessories at competitive prices. Moreover, the brand distinguishes itself by offering great diversity within its collection. You can therefore turn to Benson for models with diverse capacities. Whether you are an enthusiast with one or two automatic watches in your possession, or a fervent collector with an entire collection, Benson certainly offers a suitable alternative. Additionally, the Benson collection features designs equipped with Swiss-made motors, as well as models fitted with high-quality Japanese motors. You have also come to the right place at Benson for watch accessories in various price ranges. In addition, you can choose from more basic models and designs equipped with the finest extras, such as professional built-in LED lighting, convenient extra storage space, a safe start/stop system, or a power winding function. After all, with a Benson watch accessory, you always choose great value for money, thanks to the extremely good price-quality ratio the brand offers.

A second brand we would like to tell you more about is the Swiss watch winder brand Swiss Kubik. Swiss Kubik offers high-end watch accessories equipped with the well-known Swiss-made motors. These motors provide a very high-quality, reliable, and energy-efficient winding method and are also very quiet in operation. The designs of the Swiss Kubik brand are highly recognizable. They are compactly designed, making them very easy to handle. Furthermore, the cube shape is a recurring element in every design. The brand offers models with diverse capacities as well as designs made from various high-quality materials. For instance, within the collection, you can choose from watch accessories made of leather, aluminum, and wood, among others. The brand falls into the higher price range, but also offers designs that fall under the so-called entry-level models, making them available at more competitive prices. These Startbox designs are made of polyamide. With a watch winder from the brand Swiss Kubik, you choose a modern and sleek design, combined with world-renowned Swiss technology.

The third and final watch winder brand we would like to draw your attention to is the highly exclusive Swiss watch winder brand Bernard Favre. Bernard Favre offers true gems in terms of appearance and unique character. Every watch winder within the brand's collection can be considered a work of art in itself. The models in the Bernard Favre collection are equipped with the best Swiss motors as standard, for an extremely reliable and silent method of winding. The brand's designs are suitable for winding a single automatic watch. Within the collection, we distinguish between the Bernard Favre Planet watch winders and the Modulor Moon models. The Planet watch winders are beautifully designed, where the watch rotates on its own axis during winding, as if it were a planet. A beautiful glass dome can be placed over these watch winders, completing the picture perfectly. Moreover, this offers your automatic watch (and of course the watch winder itself) protection against moisture and dust, preventing unnecessary wear and damage.

The Modulor Moon models by Bernard Favre are also absolute eye-catchers and feature a modular character. You can combine these models with one another, allowing you to increase your winding capacity when you purchase more automatic watches. The Modulor Moon models are available with or without a glass dome. Bernard Favre is the perfect brand for you if you are looking for a watch accessory with an exclusive and unique design, combined with Swiss-made movements. The models from this special brand fall into the higher price range.

For a watch winder from a renowned brand, such as the examples mentioned above, you can visit our webshop. We are an official dealer of many respected brands in this field, offering you authenticity, the latest collections, the best prices, and the best service. Choose the best watch accessory for your automatic watch now, for optimal winding. Don't forget the maintenance of your watch accessory either, and get the most enjoyment out of your watch and watch winder!