Memphis Belle watch winder direction and settings
The Memphis Belle watch was first introduced in 2018 by the American watchmaker, Tockr. The company was founded by Austin Ivey, who drew inspiration from his grandfather, a US Air Force pilot who flew B-17 bombers during World War II. The watch is part of Tockr’s commemorative collection, which pays homage to iconic military aircraft through their innovative designs.
The Memphis Belle watch has a distinctive look, featuring a stainless steel case with a brushed finish, and a black dial with vintage-inspired Arabic numerals. The watch face also includes a sub-dial for the seconds hand, as well as a date display. The watch hands are coated with Super-LumiNova, allowing for easy reading in low-light conditions.
On the back of the watch, there is an engraving of the Memphis Belle aircraft, along with the words "First to Return" - a reference to the plane's historic achievement. The watch is powered by a Swiss-made automatic movement, ensuring accurate timekeeping and reliability.
One of the most striking features of the Memphis Belle watch is its strap. Made from Horween leather, the strap is designed to resemble the bomber jackets worn by US Air Force pilots during World War II. The leather is distressed and vegetable-tanned, giving it a rugged, worn-in feel that perfectly complements the watch's vintage aesthetic.
Most Memphis Belle watch self-winding movements can be wound properly by most watch winder box. Usually Memphis Belle’s self-winding movements need to rotate 650 - 950 revolutions per day, and most of them can be wound clockwise. So please take some time and like to choose a cute clockwork that suits you and your watch.
Definitions:
- 《CW》 - Clockwise winding direction;
- 《CCW》 - Counterclockwise winding direction;
- 《Both》 - Combined mode (Clockwise + Counterclockwise);
- 《–》 - Undefined;
| MODEL, DESCRIPTION | MOVEMENT / CALIBER | WINDING DIRECTION | TURNS PER DAY (TPD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Black | ETA 2824-2 | BID | 650 |
| Amerigo Vespucci | Miyota 8215 | CCW | 650-950 |
| Ardito | Miyota 8215 | CCW | 650-950 |
| B17 Chronograph | Valjoux 7750 | CW | 800 |
| Evolution Militech Closed | ETA 2836-2 | BID | 650 |
| Evolution Militech Open | ETA 2836-2 | BID | 650 |
| Freccione GMT | ETA 2893-2 | BID | 650 |
| Military Coll Auto | Miyota 8215 | CCW | 650-950 |
| Predator Chronograph | Valjoux 7750 | CW | 800 |
| Professionali Predator Auto | ETA 2836-2 | BID | 650 |
| Scafomaster 500 | Miyota 8215 | CCW | 650-950 |
| Scafomaster Elio | ETA 2836-2 | BID | 650 |
| Sky Leader Chronograph | Valjoux 7750 | CW | 800 |
| Sky Time Auto | Miyota 8215 | CCW | 650-950 |
| Spirit Auto | MB 888 | – | – |
| Super Professionali T1000 Sommergibile | ETA 2836-2 | BID | 650 |
| T500 41mm | Miyota 8215 | CCW | 650-950 |
If you could not find your watch model (or caliber) in this table, you may determine your Memphis Belle. winding mode on a trial basis. You should select the combined winding mode (CW+CCW) and the minimal number of turns per day (TPD). Then place your watch into the watch winder and check after a few days how accurate your watch shows the time. If it runs behind, it is necessary to increase the number of TPD by one step.
