In the instructions, we will tell you in detail how to properly wind a mechanical watch.
Before winding your watch, we advise you to read the instructions that came with it. It should contain some recommendations on how to wind up a mechanical watch. The fact is that each model / brand has its own characteristics.
General recommendations:
- Remove the watch from your hand to avoid undue pressure on the crown.
- It is advisable to choose the same time for the plant. In this case, the daily error will be identical.
Mechanical watches are subdivided into: hand-wound mechanical watches and self-winding mechanical watches.
How to wind up a mechanical watch?
Initially, they start at 35-40 rpm. Modern mechanisms are made in such a way that it is impossible to "rewind" the watch. But this does not mean that you can turn the crown to the point of fanaticism. When fully wound, they will last 36-40 hours depending on the mechanism.
Hand-wound mechanical watches:
How to wind up a self-winding watch?
When worn continuously, the watch is wound by a rotor.
When using a self-winding mechanical watch for the first time or after a long break in use, it is necessary to wind it approximately 8-10 revolutions * by turning the crown clockwise. When winding the watch by hand, do not make more than 20 revolutions.
To save yourself the trouble of winding up a watch, you can purchase a special box - a winder. In it, the watches are in constant motion, and you will not have to worry about their winding.
Self-winding mechanical watches:
* Some manufacturers make mechanisms that start only from movement, for example, Orient.
