Watches come in various shapes, sizes, and weights, but they all have one thing in common: they need to be wound. Winding your watch is essential in keeping it running. A manual winding watch requires regular winding to keep the internal mechanism running strong. Many watch enthusiasts prefer manual winding movements as a tribute to traditional watch mechanics. Here is all you need to know about how to manually wind a watch.

Understanding Manual Winding Watches

Manual winding watches are timepieces powered by mechanical springs, also known as mainsprings, that store kinetic energy that propels the movement of the watch. The energy from the mainspring is released in small increments to maintain the motion of the watch’s gears. To initiate this movement, you need to wind your watch manually.

How Often Should You Wind Your Watch?

Watches that have been sitting idle for a few days should be wound by turning the crown clockwise. Once fully wound, the watch can last up to forty hours. You can also wind your watch periodically throughout the day for 10-15 seconds to keep it ticking accurately. Some watches have small power reserve indicators to keep track of the energy level in the mainspring.

Steps to Manually Wind a Watch

Before discussing the steps to manually wind a watch, understand that each watch may have different procedures. For instance, some luxury watches need to be wound in a particular direction, while others will have winding wheels with clutch mechanisms to prevent over-winding. With that in mind, let’s go through standard winding steps that nearly every watch follows:

Step 1: Unscrew the Crown

Hold the watch firmly in your left hand with the crown facing towards you. The crown is the small knob on the side of the watch that controls its hands. Unscrew the crown by turning it counterclockwise to release it from its locked position.

Step 2: Wind Slowly

Using your right hand, roll the crown clockwise in a smooth and steady manner, but not too tight, so as not to damage the mainspring. You will feel the resistance increasing as you wind the watch. Stop winding when you feel the resistance start to stiffen.

Step 3: Set the Time

If your watch is not synced with the correct time, gently pull the small knob located next to the crown to the middle position to adjust the position of the hands. Rotate the crown to set the correct time, and push the small knob back to the original position.

Step 4: Screw the Crown Back On

Once you have wound your watch and reset the time, screw the crown back on in a clockwise direction until it is tightly secured. The crown’s screws help to maintain the waterproofing capabilities of the watch.

Conclusion

A manual winding watch is a great investment, as it’s a testament to traditional watch-making techniques. It is essential to keep these cherished timepieces wound to keep accurate time. Winding a watch manually isn’t a difficult skill to master, and once you get the hang of it, it will become second nature. Remember to wind your watch frequently, based on the power reserve indicator and the watch’s aging. Don’t forget to consult your watch manual for more instructions on your unique watch’s winding procedure.

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