Can you wind an automatic watch by the Crown?

Keep the crown in its pushed-in position and wind the crown clockwise. If your watch has a screw-down crown, you first need to unscrew the crown before winding. Another way to keep your automatic watch fully wound is by using a winder. A winder moves the watch around mimicking the movements of a wrist.

Can you damage an automatic watch by winding it?

Answer: It is fine to do it occasionally, but not too often – particularly, when your watch is equipped with a screw-down crown. After this the watch will wind itself automatically (rebuilding the power reserve) by means of the oscillating weight that moves every time you do.

How many times should I wind an automatic watch?

It’s just not enough movement to keep your watch powered sufficiently. You will notice your watch drain of energy as the days unfold at your desk. Therefore, we do recommend winding the crown 30-40 times before wearing. Never turn your crown whilst the watch is on your wrist to avoid damage.

Is it OK to wind a watch with a crown?

Answer: It is fine to do it occasionally, but not too often – particularly, when your watch is equipped with a screw-down crown. First, by winding with a crown, the gears and other parts of an automatic movement will wear out faster and the screw-down crown system will also quickly wear out as it is not designed to be used so frequently.

Why do watches need winding?

So, by this logic, watch winders are actually mimicking how the watch should be worn. Also, winding the watch regularly actually causes the lubrication of the gears and internal mechanisms and prevents clogging, allowing smooth performance of the watch.

Will a watch Winder damage my automatic watch?

Good quality watch winders, in general, will not cause damage to your automatic watch. The watch winder movements keep the mainspring of the watch wound, just as it would if it was worn on the wrist.

Will a watch run off of wrist power alone?

This is evidence that, yes, many watches will run off wrist power alone, but winding it via the crown keeps the mainspring tight and the watch running at its optimal performance. The crown had never been wound by this man. This watch will keep great time if it is worn regularly now that it has been wound via crown.