If you truly value your world class timepiece, an automatic watch winder is a worthwhile investment. Automatic, or self winding, watches include a moving weight inside the watch that turns the winding mechanism. If an automatic watch is not worn for a long period of time, the kinetic energy needed to turn the winding mechanism will become depleted and the watch will stop keeping time.

Automatic watch winders simulate the motion needed to keep an automatic watch running. Often, as little as 30 minutes of motion a day is sufficient. While not necessary for watches that are powered by batteries, watch winders are useful for kinetic watches such as the Citizen Eco-Drive and other classic timepieces.

When you are considering which automatic watch winder to purchase, there are several factors that you should consider. First and foremost, be sure to purchase a winder that is appropriate for the size of your watch collection. You can find automatic watch winders that are designed for just one watch or for multiple watches. Scatola del Tempo and Orbita are two of the foremost names in high-end automatic watch winders.

Some winders regulate the temperature and are enclosed in nicely finished boxes, while others are functional but lack any aesthetic design. If you wear the same watch every day, you may not need a watch winder. If, however, you have one or two special watches that you wear occasionally, you will want to keep them wound so that you do not need to reset the time and calendars each time your wear them. If you have any questions regarding automatic watch winders or watches in general, please contact us, TimeCafe.com, by email, and we will answer your question promptly.