AUTOMATIC WATCHES _WINDING
Due to the fine precision with which the cogs in a mechanical watch mesh together, turning the crown too forcefully when you wind the mainspring can lead to excessive wear or even damage to watch components. Turn the crown slowly and gently to avoid such damage. When a self-winding watch is stopped, you are advised to turn the crown 10-20 times before putting it on your wrist and moving your arm to wind the mainspring.
If the watch stops after a short time or runs slow, the mainspring may not be sufficiently wound. In such situations, wind the crown as described below.
Turn the crown slowly and gently
(roughly 1-2 full rotations per second).
Once the mainspring is quite well wound, place the watch on your wrist.
Even when you are wearing the watch, the mainspring may not be wound well in situations where your arm movements are limited, as illustrated below.
Desk work
Holding an umbrella
CautionNote that attempting to wind the mainspring using the methods shown below may cause you to drop the watch and/or damage its internal components.
Holding the watch and shaking it
Tapping it against your palm
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