Watch winders, how do they work?

In the world of watchmaking, not only are there numerous different types of luxury watches available, but there are also many possibilities when it comes to watch accessories. For example, you can choose a beautiful watch box or case for your mechanical or quartz watches. However, when it comes to automatic watches, there is another ultimate watch accessory available: the watch winder. An automatic watch depends on movement to function. You normally provide this movement yourself when you wear the watch. This happens simply through the natural movements you make with your wrist. At that moment, your watch is always wound.

However, when you are not wearing the watch, this movement is absent, which can cause the watch to stop. This is annoying, as you then have to reset your watch, and moreover, it can make the watch less accurate. An automatic watch can be wound by hand at this moment, but because you have to open a very fragile part of the watch (the crown) to do so, this is not recommended. It is better to prevent this and ensure that it is not necessary. This is where the watch winder comes in. A watch winder ensures that you can power your automatic watch even when you are not wearing it, by means of rotation. You simply place your automatic watch in the watch winder when you are not wearing it. In the watch winder's settings, you can choose the number of rotations per day as well as the direction of rotation (clockwise, counter-clockwise, or alternating). This way, you can ensure that your automatic watch is wound in exactly the right manner.

There are several advantages that make purchasing a good watch winder attractive. First of all, there is the winding of your automatic watch. Additionally, the movements of the watch winder help preserve your watch, as this allows the oil inside the watch to be distributed correctly. Moreover, a good watch winder immediately offers a safe storage place for your watch. Many watch winders, for example, are lockable, allowing you to keep harmful influences such as moisture and dust away from your watch. There are even models equipped with a standard lock or a high-end fingerprint lock, allowing you to choose optimal security for your watch. Another option is choosing a battery-operated watch winder, allowing you to store it in a safe along with your watch. In addition to the winding and storage functions, an attractive design can also provide a beautiful display spot for your beloved watch. For the true enthusiast or avid collector in particular, it is nice to be able to give your watch a prominent place in your interior in this way. In most designs, the watch is clearly visible, for example through a glass door. Furthermore, there are various models equipped with built-in LED lighting, allowing you to put your watch in the spotlight as well. This ensures you have a clear view of your watch throughout the day.

As discussed, a watch winder has several important functions. It is therefore of great importance that you choose a design from a respected brand, so that you can count on a safe method of winding your automatic watch. Moreover, by choosing a quality model, you opt for durability, ensuring you enjoy your watch and watch accessory for a long time. A fine example of a brand with high-quality watch winders in its collection, is the Dutch brand Benson. Benson watch winders offer watch accessories with a very good price-quality ratio, allowing you to choose a very complete design for an attractive price. In addition, the brand is known for the luxurious appearance of its watch winders and offers diversity in various areas. For instance, with this brand, you can choose a design with a larger or smaller capacity, and there is a choice of different price ranges. Furthermore, Benson models are available made from various high-quality materials, and the brand offers watch accessories featuring both Swiss-made motors and designs equipped with high-quality Japanese motors. Due to the diversity Benson has to offer, it is an interesting brand for a broad audience. Finally, Benson also offers high user comfort, and you have come to the right place with this brand if you are looking for a very complete design with nice extras. For instance, within the collection, we find designs featuring handy extra storage space, a power winding function, or built-in LED lighting.

Another special brand in watch accessories is Bernard Favre. Bernard Favre is a Swiss brand known as a niche brand with very exclusive designs that fall into the higher price range. The brand's various models are each a sight to behold and turn the winding of your automatic watch into a special spectacle to behold. Within this brand's collection, we find, among others, the so-called Planet watch winders. These models feature beautiful rings on a base, in the center of which the watch can be placed. A glass dome can be placed over the watch winder. This serves not only to protect your watch and the winder but also fits perfectly with the luxurious character of this watch accessory from an aesthetic point of view. Additionally, these models are equipped with a built-in battery for 100 days, meaning you can also use the Bernard Favre Planet watch winders perfectly well in a safe. The Bernard Favre watch accessories are powered by Swiss-made motors, with which the brand leaves nothing to chance. With these motors as the basis, you can count on a reliable, energy-efficient, and silent method of winding your automatic watch. In addition to the Planet watch winders, Bernard Favre also offers the beautiful Modulor Moon models. These watch accessories are designed with a modular approach, allowing you to combine these individual designs as your collection of automatic watches grows. These special designs are also available with a glass dome, completing the look perfectly.

Would you like to purchase a high-end watch winder from the brand Benson or Bernard Favre for your automatic watch? Then you have come to the right place with us as an official dealer. We are happy to assist you with any questions and guarantee the best service. Don't leave the winding of your automatic watch to chance anymore and choose a good watch winder!