How to Wind an Automatic Mechanical Watch

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If you've been wondering how to wind an automatic watch (or do you need to), in this video you will learn how to do it. This will work for both mechanical and automatic watches, Swiss, German, etc.
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  • @vintageradar
    @vintageradar11 ай бұрын

    Vintage watches for Sale: vintageradar.com/

  • @kushmondal7278

    @kushmondal7278

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks to you for replying to me

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    10 ай бұрын

    Of course!@@kushmondal7278

  • @ryanbeast69
    @ryanbeast69 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for not shaking the hell out of it

  • @OneWayToPeaceOrthodoxy

    @OneWayToPeaceOrthodoxy

    10 ай бұрын

    Mechanical watches have been worn by soldiers in war, racing car drivers, mountain climbers, divers...i'm sure they can handle a bit of shaking.

  • @eancola6111

    @eancola6111

    10 ай бұрын

    @@OneWayToPeaceOrthodoxyI’m sure it can take it, but there’s to reason to do that and risk throwing it on accident, because it can’t take that as well.

  • @crianababa1438

    @crianababa1438

    8 ай бұрын

    Same hahaha im shaking it really hard when it stopped but i learn now that automatic watches need to be wind hehehe

  • @ekubo1995

    @ekubo1995

    8 ай бұрын

    @@eancola6111 who throws a watch by accident just by shaking it, must have a grip of a 110 year old granny

  • @no.available-user

    @no.available-user

    Ай бұрын

    7s26 owners have no choice 😔

  • @superkepin
    @superkepin Жыл бұрын

    The sound of winding. Yes, this is what i've been looking for. Thank you. By the time I heard the winding sound on my watch, I thought its already full winded 😄

  • @adamgerald849
    @adamgerald849 Жыл бұрын

    Here's some more tips: Some can't be wound manually. Only via motion. Also you can't over wind an automatic. Once it's fully wound it disengages to prevent damage. However you can overwind a manual mechanical watch. You just wind it until you feel resistance then stop.

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Жыл бұрын

    Good info. Very hard to include everything in a short.

  • @red_snow6701
    @red_snow6701 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!! Manually rotating the watch actually made the watch work. I don’t know why when I tried winding the watch from the crown it wouldn’t but this actually worked when I tried it on a watch I presumed non working.

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Жыл бұрын

    So happy to hear that! May you enjoy your watch even more now.

  • @eriklona8806

    @eriklona8806

    Жыл бұрын

    If it's a screw down crown then you need to unscrew it first, then adjust your time and wind it. Make sure you push it back in to screw it down so you don't accidentally wash your hands or go swimming 😂

  • @ebob4177

    @ebob4177

    10 ай бұрын

    I think some automatic watches cannot be hand wound.

  • @ezymedianetwork193
    @ezymedianetwork193 Жыл бұрын

    May God bless you. This is by far the best KZread video ever.❤

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Glad we could help!

  • @APBCTechnique

    @APBCTechnique

    2 күн бұрын

    @@vintageradarlovely watch -what is it please?

  • @JUustin420
    @JUustin42011 ай бұрын

    Ty

  • @Freddy.v1
    @Freddy.v13 ай бұрын

    Thanks my cartier automatic is now running i was so confused

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    3 ай бұрын

    I am glad it helped! Enjoy your watch! All the best,

  • @30scndsonly
    @30scndsonly Жыл бұрын

    thanks

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad we could help!

  • @secret_7025
    @secret_7025 Жыл бұрын

    My watch's back is not transparent is it originally automatic or not? it says so that it is automatic

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Жыл бұрын

    Not all automatic watches have a transparent back. If it says automatic and it starts moving when you shake it a little, that means you have an automatic. Also, if on the dial it says automatic, then it is an automatic watch.

  • @secret_7025

    @secret_7025

    Жыл бұрын

    @@vintageradar yeah okay but it's hublot and I think it's fake is fake hublots automatic or not

  • @zacharyarakawa2401

    @zacharyarakawa2401

    Жыл бұрын

    @@secret_7025 why dk hou think irs fake?? there are automatic hublots, chances are its real

  • @secret_7025

    @secret_7025

    Жыл бұрын

    @@zacharyarakawa2401 My dad gave me that but he says it's real but I don't think so😂

  • @zacharyarakawa2401

    @zacharyarakawa2401

    Жыл бұрын

    @@secret_7025 doesnt really change ifnits fake or real, its a gift from your dad man just treasure it

  • @ErockHQ
    @ErockHQ7 ай бұрын

    How long is too long to leave a watch without winding or wearing? I’m new to watches and have multiple new watches that I want to make sure I don’t mess up lol

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    7 ай бұрын

    If they are mechanical, you can leave them for months without wearing or winding. When they start to lose or gain too much time or other issues that is when you might need a service. if you have a large collection, you can wind them only when you wear them. There are mechanical watches that are 20-30 years without service and still keep perfect time.

  • @ErockHQ

    @ErockHQ

    7 ай бұрын

    @@vintageradar awesome. Thanks for the info! My collection just started pretty much. I have a Seiko 5, Orient Bambino and Citizen Eco drive thus far

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    7 ай бұрын

    @@ErockHQ Very nice pieces😎😎 You have 3 Japanese watches, maybe look at something Swiss as well to diversify even more.

  • @nijadn1362
    @nijadn136211 ай бұрын

    Will the time changes when its on rest?

  • @merimackara

    @merimackara

    11 ай бұрын

    yes if its winded enough before rest. it will slowly unwind and if you leave it resting too long it will stop. that takes over a day usually so if you wind it every day you dont have to worry about it stopping at night

  • @markdotinc8371
    @markdotinc83719 ай бұрын

    TIL. Thanks!

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    9 ай бұрын

    You are welcome!

  • @JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm
    @JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm Жыл бұрын

    That’s a pretty fun looking swatch! System 51 or whatever they call it? Why would anybody choose to buy one of those junk omega moon swatches when they could have this fun toy?

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Жыл бұрын

    I like the Omega x Swatch as well. Very nice piece even though it is overpriced and not so high quality. Still part of collecting Swatch watches.

  • @akshay_chikhale
    @akshay_chikhale4 ай бұрын

    When to ratate and how many times should it be rotataed sir? I am planning to buy an automatic watch

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    4 ай бұрын

    Here is a video for that: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fIOFxdWmZ5aqaKg.htmlsi=C1vrk4K5ySVez74K

  • @thomasthebird2172
    @thomasthebird2172Ай бұрын

    Ahhh so thats why those expensive watch cases spin! The more you know.

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Ай бұрын

  • @modularperformanceracing1799
    @modularperformanceracing1799 Жыл бұрын

    Any info on that specific watch,it’s beautiful

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Жыл бұрын

    1993 Swatch Automatic SAK110 Ruisseau. It will be listed on our website in the following weeks. vintageradar.com/collections/swatch-1

  • @luisaaguilarmoyeda9420
    @luisaaguilarmoyeda9420Ай бұрын

    I have an Elgin automatic, should it work the same? I mean can I also wind it manually once in a while?

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Ай бұрын

    Not all automatic watches have a manual winding option. Some can only be winded through wearing. Here is a video about this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mKxm0I-If9G7o7w.htmlsi=4c5n0y_5jJqSX95L

  • @themountaintourer
    @themountaintourerАй бұрын

    I have to reset the time everyday before wearing it, is thats the case for all?

  • @Prometheus669

    @Prometheus669

    Ай бұрын

    He's showing an automatic not manual

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Ай бұрын

    If you wear the automatic watch all day, it should run overnight, some modern ones run up to 3 days. Otherwise, it will stop and yes you need to set the time again before wearing it.

  • @NextGen8788
    @NextGen8788 Жыл бұрын

    For how much time we have to rotate it to make watch running for 24 hours

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Жыл бұрын

    A watch should be winded around 20-30 times. This also depends on how much of a power reserve your watch has. Once you feel the resistance when winding you can stop and check for how many hours your watch ticks.

  • @dollartoast3917
    @dollartoast3917 Жыл бұрын

    My roter does not rotate when I move it. But it says my watch Is an automatic mechanical. Does it still get charged by me just wearing it and moving it?

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Жыл бұрын

    The rotor should move at least in one direction in order to work and wind your watch. If that does not happen you can shake the watch without winding and see if it starts and runs. If not maybe you should check a watchmaker for more information.

  • @nl0779
    @nl0779 Жыл бұрын

    Heyy, my watch stops working after 5 seconds, there is sufficient power but even after shaking it will stop after 5 seconds do you know any solutions?

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Жыл бұрын

    You have to take the watch to a watchmaker.

  • @nl0779

    @nl0779

    Жыл бұрын

    @@vintageradar it seem to be working now, it's an cheap Chinese made watch so maybe that's why

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nl0779 If you wind it around 20 times in total, it should work if there are no problems.

  • @nl0779

    @nl0779

    Жыл бұрын

    @@vintageradar tnx, here's a sub

  • @moimoi-fw4or
    @moimoi-fw4or8 ай бұрын

    I am looking of buying a watch. It is a mechanical watch with rewind system. So if I wear it every day and it rewind it self, do I have to rewind it manually?

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    8 ай бұрын

    If it is an automatic it will keep on winding itself as long as you wear it. On most automatic watches you can also wind them manually.

  • @moimoi-fw4or

    @moimoi-fw4or

    8 ай бұрын

    @vintageradar mmmmm okey thanks very impressive for a 3 hundreds watch :0

  • @watchlover61
    @watchlover61 Жыл бұрын

    ⌚️👌

  • @brad7435
    @brad74353 ай бұрын

    I have a tissot seastar watch and I try to move the crown but it won’t budge

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    3 ай бұрын

    Does the watch have a manual wind option? Also, make sure that you do not have a screw-down crown.

  • @brad7435

    @brad7435

    3 ай бұрын

    When I shake it will work for a while then stop

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    3 ай бұрын

    @@brad7435 What is the model?

  • @brad7435

    @brad7435

    3 ай бұрын

    Seastar Powermatic 80 30 bar (300m) / 100 ft

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    3 ай бұрын

    You need to shake it for 60 seconds to get more power reserve. Then simply wear it. @@brad7435

  • @rowanmelton7643
    @rowanmelton7643 Жыл бұрын

    How regularly do you need to do this? Will it be winded by regular day to day activities?

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Жыл бұрын

    You can wind it when you see that it no longer has enough energy to keep time or to tick from the wrist movement alone.

  • @kushmondal7278
    @kushmondal727810 ай бұрын

    Sir, I just want to know... what is the brand name and model number of this watch? Please reply to me.

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    10 ай бұрын

    Hello, it is a 90s Swatch automatic. I do not know the exact model.

  • @saileshmallick7880
    @saileshmallick7880 Жыл бұрын

    Can you tell me brand and particular model of this watch

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Жыл бұрын

    Swatch SAK110

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Жыл бұрын

    We have around 1000 Swatch watches for sale inclusing some automatics here: vintageradar.com/collections/swatch-1

  • @Pstar420
    @Pstar4207 ай бұрын

    What swatch is that model # please

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    7 ай бұрын

    This one was sold instantly. We have a few more Swtach Automatic watches in stock: vintageradar.com/collections/swatch-1

  • @ranglalkaler398
    @ranglalkaler398 Жыл бұрын

    How to know if the watch is already winded or not

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Жыл бұрын

    If it runs it means it is winded at least a little.

  • @sami507-m8
    @sami507-m8 Жыл бұрын

    With automatic watches how can i tell if it reached maximum charge when i wind it manually? Great video by the way!

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Жыл бұрын

    As you keep on winding the watch you will start feeling resistance. That means that the watch is approaching the maximum number of winds. Once the resistance is high or almost impossible to wind, you need to stop. You are at the maximum winding tension.

  • @hdk07

    @hdk07

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@vintageradar do i need to rewind it everytime and then?

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hdk07 If you have an automatic watch and wear it all day, it should not need any extra additional winding. If you see that it stops or starts to lose time that needs it is out of energy and you can wind it manually a little more.

  • @mianrowan

    @mianrowan

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@vintageradari have heard an automatic watch will not give you any tension or resistance only a mechanical watch does this

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mianrowan Most will not, there are certain ones that have a power reserve that cannot be surpassed. The majority can be winded without feeling the tension. If you feel that tension you need to stop, or maybe it is a manual wind watch in fact.

  • @drexter09
    @drexter09 Жыл бұрын

    Does the rotor behind the watch winds the coil in any direction?

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Жыл бұрын

    Some rotors work bi-directionally. You need to check with the manual or the manufacturer to see if the rotor will wind the watch in only one direction.

  • @FransvandeKamp
    @FransvandeKamp3 ай бұрын

    Wow.... human intelligence reached the point where we apparently have to tell them how to wind a watch.

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    2 ай бұрын

    Everyone has to learn it for the first time.

  • @drexter09
    @drexter09 Жыл бұрын

    What happens if you over wind it? Is that possible

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Жыл бұрын

    On modern watches that is not possible, since you cannot wind it once you reach the maximum point. However, on vintage pieces, if you try to go past the maximum, you can actually break the mainspring. I would advise winding it up until you feel a lot of resistance or a maximum of 30 times, depending on which one comes first.

  • @Djinsoul
    @Djinsoul Жыл бұрын

    My Seiko 5 can't be winded manually, it's only the rotor that makes it work.

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Жыл бұрын

    On most automatic watches you can also wind them manually. There are exceptions just like yours.

  • @vintageradar
    @vintageradar Жыл бұрын

    For more vintage mechanical watches, check out our online watch store: vintageradar.com/collections/all-mechanical

  • @lifeat1578
    @lifeat1578 Жыл бұрын

    How to recharge my watch

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Жыл бұрын

    If you have a mechanical one you need to wind it. If you have an automatic you can wind it first and then wear it. If you have a quartz watch, you need to replace the watch battery. If you have a solar watch, it should have sun exposure to get charged. On kinetic watches, you need to shake them in order to charge.

  • @lifeat1578

    @lifeat1578

    Жыл бұрын

    @@vintageradar i have mechanical watch, how to wind it.

  • @lifeat1578

    @lifeat1578

    Жыл бұрын

    @@vintageradar thank you so much for your lovely reply

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lifeat1578 Just like the watch in this video. Rotate the watch crown to the right/ in a clockwise direction.

  • @dileepshrivastava3020
    @dileepshrivastava302011 ай бұрын

    Prize

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    11 ай бұрын

    This model got sold. We have more listed here: vintageradar.com/collections/swatch-1

  • @Peace.1380
    @Peace.1380 Жыл бұрын

    How many time wind manually?

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Жыл бұрын

    20 times on average will be enough.

  • @Peace.1380

    @Peace.1380

    Жыл бұрын

    @@vintageradar thank you very much

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Peace.1380 A pleasure

  • @markdotinc8371
    @markdotinc83719 ай бұрын

    TIL

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    9 ай бұрын

    You are welcome.

  • @jasonsexton2252
    @jasonsexton22522 ай бұрын

    Don't forget to lotion your leather straps

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    2 ай бұрын

    Never did this on any of my watches. Did not know this was a thing.

  • @jasonsexton2252

    @jasonsexton2252

    2 ай бұрын

    @@vintageradar keeps it from drying and cracking

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    2 ай бұрын

    @@jasonsexton2252 Agree,

  • @rishitgarg439
    @rishitgarg4398 ай бұрын

    What does winding mean on a watch?

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    8 ай бұрын

    That is how you wind the mechanical movement in order to have energy for the watch to work.

  • @abrarabdullah4714
    @abrarabdullah4714 Жыл бұрын

    Is this same process for kenneth cole New York watches too?

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    Жыл бұрын

    If you have a mechanical watch, yes. This should apply to it as well.

  • @cereus7421
    @cereus74212 ай бұрын

    Manual winding for automatic mechanical watches is bad and damage mechanism. They no designed for it. If you prefer manual winding buy watch with manual-winding mechanism.

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    2 ай бұрын

    Some have manual winding designed by the brands and watchmakers that produced them. Some don’t. It does not damage the movement.

  • @nickfanthorpe8500
    @nickfanthorpe850011 ай бұрын

    I jave the original bond seamaster, i have no clue how many times to wind it, it always has the same resistance and im worried about overwinding it

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    11 ай бұрын

    If you do not feel a more powerful resistance this means you can actually wind it more. Around 30 times should do it.

  • @nickfanthorpe8500

    @nickfanthorpe8500

    11 ай бұрын

    @vintageradar thank you so much, always thought more resistance was me overdoing it

  • @vintageradar

    @vintageradar

    11 ай бұрын

    @@nickfanthorpe8500 You are welcome! When it begins to feel hard that is when you should stop. As mentioned 20-30 times should be enough for wear. Also, I presume it is automatic so it will keep on winding as you wear it.

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