How watch winders work
In automatic watches, the energy required to operate the movement is stored using a mainspring. This mainspring contracts due to the movements that inevitably occur when the watch is worn, which increases the power reserve. If, however, the watch is at rest, the mainspring gradually relaxes and the power reserve continuously decreases.
The watch winder, into which the watches are placed, performs rotating movements and turns the timepieces around their own axis at an adjustable number of revolutions and direction. This tensions the mainspring and the power reserve is not exhausted, even though the watch is not being worn.
Advantages: What speaks for the watch winder
The fact that a watch winder is a really useful accessory for watch fans is illustrated by these advantages:
time and labor savings
If you only own two or three automatic watches and wear them alternately, you can safely do without a watch winder. However, if you have built up a small or large collection, it is hardly possible to wear all of the watches before their power reserve drops to zero. As a result, you have to expect to have to reset the timepieces, which is an immense amount of time and effort, especially with large collections. It is therefore a real relief if the watch winder saves you from this task.
Efficient and gentle winding
High-quality watch winders are designed to wind the watch as gently and efficiently as possible. The rotations are even, with the watch sitting on the clasp at the ideal angle of 90 degrees and both unidirectional and bidirectional winding being possible.
Practical extra functions
Some watch winders have practical extra functions on board that increase the added value that the product offers the user. For example, there are models with a quick winding mechanism, winders with an adjustable sleep phase to simulate a "normal" wearing rhythm and models with synchronous operation.
Safe storage with a chic look
Ultimately, a high-quality watch winder is of course also an extremely stylish storage option in which the watches can be stored safely and in a way that is pleasing to the eye.
Different versions for every need
Since watch winders have long been tried and tested and are considered a useful accessory that many collectors no longer want to do without, they are now available in a wide variety of designs. This means that watch owners are very likely to find a model that meets their personal requirements 100%. For example, interested parties with a small but fine collection can choose theHORANDO Rotation Duefor two watches, which is characterized by simple handling and a convincing price-performance ratio. Depending on the model, up to twelve watches can be stored in a watch winder fromPaul DesignSpace. The products of the brand, which specializes in fine watch winders, are available in various sizes and designs, making them an excellent choice for most watch lovers.
Find the right watch winder for your collection
Whether kept very simple or in the luxury version with interior lighting and elegant lining: watch winders make life easier for lovers of automatic watches and prevent the power reserve from dropping too far. Anyone who wants to treat themselves to such a practical device should think carefully in advance about what they expect from a watch winder and find out about the available functions and designs. Ultimately, a watch winder is of maximum use when it perfectly matches the needs of the buyer's watch collection.
