How to Wind a Watch

Properly winding your watch is one of the most important things that you can do to make sure that it lasts long and stays accurate. Probably the most common form of watch neglect is improper winding. Follow these simple steps to ensure that you get the most out of your watch.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. WIND AT THE SAME TIME EVERY DAY. This is extremely important. In order to ensure that your watch keeps good time it must be wound at the same time every day. Most people like to do this at night before bed.

2. WIND ALL THE WAY. The watch must be wound all the way, or it will slowly lose the proper time and require constant resetting. Also, if not wound all the way, the watch may stop keeping time earlier than expected.

3. WIND IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. Most European watches wind clockwise when the face of the watch is pointing towards you. Determine which way your watch winds, and stick to that direction. To figure this out, try to turn it both ways. The wrong way will either be extremely loose, or extremely tight.

Tips & Warnings

• Keeping your watch clean and free of dust and dirt will also add to its longevity.
• Contact the watch's manufacturer for any special and/or specific care methods.
• Don't under or over wind you watch. When you start to feel resistance, STOP.