Watch is an essential accessory for a man, it not only can be used as a timekeeping tool, but also can be used as an accessory to enhance your image. Therefore, choosing a suitable watch has become a hot topic for many people. And speaking of watches, there is another tool that cannot be ignored, that is, the watch winder.
Watch winder, also known as automatic watch winder or automatic watch box, usually refers to a watch box equipped with a motor for automatic winding of high-end mechanical watches. Also known as automatic winding watch box, automatic winding motor watch box, motor box. Generally speaking, the watch winder is used to adjust the time to the precise point, but few people know how to use it.
The working principle of the watch winder
The motor box is a watch box equipped with a micro motor, driven by a battery or an external power source, and can be controlled by shifting and switching. This kind of watch box is equipped with a rotatable small dial, this dial is slowly rotated under the drive of a micro motor, and the mechanical watch is placed in this dial to achieve the effect of automatic winding.
Many people have bought a watch winder and do not know the winding direction of their watch model. If your watch is wound in one direction, you need to know whether the automatic rotor is wound clockwise or counterclockwise. If the rotation direction is set incorrectly, It will cause the problem that the watch cannot be wound without power! If your watch is bidirectional, you can switch left and right to shake the watch. Today, I will show you the winding directions of Rolex movements, so that you can use the watch winder more appropriately!
How to use the watch winder
- First of all, you must understand the function of each gear before using the watch winder. Generally speaking, the first gear means off, the second gear means Rotate 4 minutes 30 second Clockwise. Rest for 55 minutes 30 second. Repeat. The third gear means Rotate 4 minutes 30 second Counter-Clockwise. Rest for 55 minutes 30 second. Repeat. The fourth gear can be Rotate 4 minutes Clockwise. Rest for 26 minutes. Rotate 4 minutes Counter-Clockwise. Rest for 26 minutes. Repeat. The fifth gear means Rotate 6 minutes Clockwise. Rest for 24 minutes. (work 4 hours, rest 8 hours), Rotate 4 minutes 30 second Counter-Clockwise. Rest for 55 minutes 30 second (work 4 hours, rest 8 hours).
- After clarifying the usage of the winder, turn on the switch, place the mechanical watch on the small dial inside the winder, and then close it, adjust the gear you want, the watch winder will automatically rotate. The operation is simple and convenient, suitable for office workers who are usually busy at work.
Next please find recommended TPD and Winding Direction for your Rolex watch below. It Is a good practice to know the perfect watch winder settings for your Rolex.
Rolex winding direction:
[CW] - Clockwise winding direction;
[CCW] - Counterclockwise winding direction;
[Both] - Combined mode (Clockwise + Counterclockwise);
| MODEL, DESCRIPTION | MOVEMENT / CALIBER | WINDING DIRECTION | TURNS PER DAY (TPD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Rolex Automatics | Most Rolex Movements | Both | 650 |
| Calibre 3255 | Both | 650 | |
| Cellini Date 50515 | Both | 650 | |
| Cellini Dual Time 50525 | Both | 650 | |
| Cellini Time 50509 | Both | 650 | |
| Cellini Time 50609 | Both | 650 | |
| Daytona | Cosmograph 4130 | CW | 800-950 |
| Daytona | Both | 650-800 | |
| Oyster Perpetual 114300 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual 11600 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual 11634 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual 177200 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual 177210 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual 177234 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Air King 114200 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Air King 114210 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Air King 114234 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116505 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116506 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116509 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116515LN | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116518 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116519 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116520 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116523 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116528 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116576TBR | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116589 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116598 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116598 RBOW | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116599 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116599 RBOW | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 16520 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Date 115200 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Date 115210 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Date 115234 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116135 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116138 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116139 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116185 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116185 BBR | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116188 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116189 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116189 BBR | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116199 SANR | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116200 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116201 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116203 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116208 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116231 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116233 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116234 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116238 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116243 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116244 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116285 BBR | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178158 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178159 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178239 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178241 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178243 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178245 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178246 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178248 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178271 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178273 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178274 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178275 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178278 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178279 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178286 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178288 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178296 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178313 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81158 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81159 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81208 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81209 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81298 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81299 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81308 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81318 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81319 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81338 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81339 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81348 SARO | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81348 SABLV | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust II 116300 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust II 116333 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust II 116334 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust Special Edition 81315 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust Turnograph 116261 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust Turnograph 116263 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Datejust Turnograph 116264 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118138 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118205 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118206 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118206 2012 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118208 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118209 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118235 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118235 2012 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118238 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118238 2012 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118239 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118296 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118338 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118346 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118348 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118366 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118395BR | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118398 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118399 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 18946 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 18948 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 18956 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 18958 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 228206 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218206 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218235 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218235 2012 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218238 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218239 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218348 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218349 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218349 2012 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218398 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218398 BR | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218399 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Explorer 114270 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Explorer 214270 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Explorer II 16570 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Explorer II 219570 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116710 BLNR | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116710 LN | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116713 LN | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116718 LN | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116719 BLRO | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116758 SA | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116758 SANR | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116758 SARU | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116759 SA | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116759 SANR | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116759 SARU | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady 176200 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady 176210 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady 176234 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 178159 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 178278 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 178279 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 178288 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 178341 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 178342 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 178343 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 178383 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179136 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179138 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179158 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179159 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179159 2012 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179160 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179161 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179163 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179165 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179166 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179168 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179171 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179173 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179174 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179175 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179178 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179178 2012 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179179 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179239 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179313 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179368 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179384 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179458 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179459 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 28 279135 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 80285 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 80298 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 80299 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 80309 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 80315 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 80318 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 80319 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 80359 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust II 116300 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Milgauss 116400 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Milgauss 116400GV | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Sea Dweller 16600 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Sea Dweller 16600 2014 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Sea Dweller Deepsea 116660 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Sky Dweller 326135 | Both | 800 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Sky Dweller 326935 | Both | 800 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Sky Dweller 326938 | Both | 800 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Sky Dweller 326939 | Both | 800 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Submariner 114060 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Submariner 14060M | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 116610 LN | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16610 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16610LV | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16610LV97200 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16613LB | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16613LN | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16618LB | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16618LN | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16619LB | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master 116622 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master 116655 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master 166228 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master 166622 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master 116623 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master 168622 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master 169622 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master 169623 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master II 116680 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master II 116681 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master II 116688 | Both | 650 | |
| Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master II 116689 | Both | 650 | |
| Submariner | Both | 650 |
There are two points needing to pay attention to while using a rolex watch winder:
- Before placing the watch in, the watch itself should run normally. It is best to have more than half of the kinetic energy, because the watch winder keeps the watch running, and the stopped watch may not be able to drive.
- the turning direction of watch winder must conform to the design of the watch.
