How to wind your mechanical, manual wind or automatic watch

an instructional video on how to wind mechanical watches.

[@IloveRUPERT2010]

Thank you! I just bought my first manual wind watch and was very confused. You helped me get it working.

[@corraganvalentic9804]

I have had a watch given to me that I could never figure out how to wind. I knew it should have been a simple thing. I was able to wind it because of this video. I think I was so scared to break it. This helped! Thank you!!

[@nicholasotana3254]

Very helpful and slow enough to understand with demonstration.Thank you!

[@secondhandhorology]

Thanks for stopping by and watching!

[@mountainhobo]

That Bucherer is gorgeous. What a pity so few companies still make classically looking watches.

[@secondhandhorology]

I agree! The owner of this is one lucky guy

[@void1984]

Who was making their movements?

[@Lord.Smith.the.first.]

I'm a big oris fan and I've just picked up 2 vintage oris watches from the mid 80's i I can't wait to see them

[@sarahsmith1418]

I can’t thank you enough for this super helpful video! I love seeing what is actually happens with the gears in the back.

[@simonthomas5113]

Just regarding the last part where you explain how you can receive an automatic in the post which is running : I saw a negative Amazon review of an automatic watch where the customer thought it must have been pre-owned because it was running when he unboxed it. I laughed. I have several automatics where barely picking them up kicks them into life.

[@secondhandhorology]

Ha! That's both incredible and completely not surprising at the same time. I have a story that is somewhat similar that was the sole reason I made this video. I have a great piece in stock to do.a follow up video - a near NOS 2016 Seiko Presage Limited Edition 1956. This particular watch has a large and easily readable power reserve indicator. It's the perfect watch that I can use to show just how little rotor action it takes to make a healthy movement run. I'll make a video explaining the indicator system. I'll have it at dead "0", barely shake it, throw it on a timegrapher, and show that the indicator is at zero. From there, I'll show what vigorous shaking does for the power indicator..(hint - it's not much), and from there, give it a 10% wind, back to the timegrapher to show the spec difference, then full wind, back to the timegrapher. Thank YOU for an excellent idea for a follow up!!

[@lastochka100]

My automatic watch does not make that winding sound when I turn the crown clockwise in the home position. Does that mean it’s not winding? Should I still wind it then?

[@secondhandhorology]

Not all watches do. What kind of watch is it?

[@lastochka100]

@@secondhandhorology It’s a Nine West brand floral dial women’s watch. Also, what I thought was weird is when I turn the crown clockwise, the minute hand moves counterclockwise. Which is the opposite for all other watches I’ve owned before... Does this mean now that I would have to turn the crown counterclockwise to wind it? Please help. Thank you!

[@secondhandhorology]

@@lastochka100 to be honest, that's not something I've ever encountered. Find a local watchmaker and have them check it out. Best of luck 👍

[@indiananupam5715]

Awesome video mate. Please tell me how many years later we need to service a hand wing watch and a automatic watch? Please tell me. Is HMT watches r good mate?

[@secondhandhorology]

A service is recommended every 5-7 years on most watches. Many can go longer, however. I personally enjoy HMT watches, as the movement are based on a very simple, very durable Seiko design, and the watches themselves were very attractive. An interesting note is that all HMTs were made entirely in house, and they outsourced nothing.

[@h.k3260]

Did you start to wind when the crown was completely pushed to the left, or pulled midway or it pulled all the way out.

[@secondhandhorology]

Sorry for the slow reply. Didnt see this comment. Proper winding is when crown is all the way to the left. Again, sorry, but thanks for leaving a comment and watching!

[@shomeow]

Does it mean if i wind it and makes a clicking sound it gives a charge? I use Winner gmt1181-2

[@eplives33]

Thanks just figured out how to keep my watch going after having it for 2 weeks 😂

[@pageturner72]

hi, would you be able to tell me the names of these watches? and where i can get them? they are so gorgeous!!

[@Peppermint1]

Imagine the amount of mechanical watches that went into landfills in the 80s

[@crazyscooterinvisiblerider925]

Do you actually have to wait for the power reserve to run out of energy before winding again? or can you actually just wind it whenever you want?

[@secondhandhorology]

Whenever you wish is perfectly safe

[@crazyscooterinvisiblerider925]

@@secondhandhorology thank you sir

[@lefterismic3978]

​@@secondhandhorology Better to wind or to shake the watch instead? Or it doesn't matter?

[@Goldylocksss]

Great video, learnt some thing in as not to wind the crown clockwise AND anti clockwise.. My brother in law asked me to take a look at his mechanical anti magnetic watch as it is gaining 30 mins EVERY hour!!!!... Could an anti magnetic watch somehow become magnetised? Would appreciate any advice. Thanks..

[@secondhandhorology]

Sounds like a weak main spring, dirty, kinked hair spring, or oil on the hair spring. In other words, nothing catastrophic, but it is indeed time for service

[@Goldylocksss]

Thank you very much for an unexpectedly prompt reply!👍👍

[@aliciaortega1140]

Hi i just bought a watch, i wound it up but nothing 😢it can't be the battery because it's new right?? Its a Caravelle by Bulova!! Please help

[@Roe_Jogann]

Good afternoon, I'm off topic but I need help. My bride gave me a watch from the 70s “Tian Harlan corhmachron ” ,the head only rotates counterclockwise, is this normal? Or should I apply force and rotate clockwise? I'm afraid I'll spoil it because it's a wedding gift, it means a lot to me.

[@secondhandhorology]

When you say "the head", are you referring to the crown, or to a rotating dive bezel?

[@Roe_Jogann]

@@secondhandhorology I’m sorry, I mean crown. I’m very new in “watch world” and English is not my native language 🙇 thank you

[@secondhandhorology]

@@Roe_Jogann all good. Which direction does it turn, clockwise, or counter clockwise?

[@Roe_Jogann]

@@secondhandhorology counter clockwise. When I want to change location of hands on a clock also counter clockwise. But everything I see on KZbin or read anywhere indicates that I should rotate clockwise

[@secondhandhorology]

@@Roe_Jogann indeed it should rotate clockwise. Do you have any watchmakers in your area?

[@hassanhalid5542]

My HUBLOT GENEVE automatic watch has stopped working I try to wind it but it won't last for long

[@secondhandhorology]

It needs serviced, most likely. All mechanical watches need service, which in most cases is comprised of a basic disassembly, cleaning, and lubricating. The oil in the watches tends to lose its viscosity over time. I'd expect service to cost in the neighborhood of $500 at most watch shops for what you are describing. Maybe less if you get an old school, honest watchmaker who doesn't price gouge based upon brand names.

[@santiagoguerrero6079]

hello my friend how are you?i received as a Heritance a VC HISTORIQUES 1912,im new in the watch world and i read that the movement is Manual wind Mechanical,how i have to wind the watch?do i need to pull out the crown?sorry for ask hope that you can help me

[@secondhandhorology]

Hello. Congratulations on inheriting s fine watch. No, you will wind it with the crown pushed in, exactly the same as the first watch in this video. It it does not wind and run, it needs serviced.

[@santiagoguerrero6079]

@@secondhandhorology thank you so much my friend and so sorry for my bad english

[@RobLewis3]

And then there are watches like the Seiko SNK393. I really like it, but it unfortunately doesn't have hand winding, so you have to shake it to charge it up before wearing.

[@abhishekbabu843]

My friend owns a mechanical manual wind hmt watch, it was a refurbished one ,he says it runs only for about 10 hours and stops , do you know what would be the reason ?

[@secondhandhorology]

Yes, it's time for a service

[@robertl8429]

So you don't pull the stem out when winding an automatic watch?

[@secondhandhorology]

If you pull the stem out, you'll be setting the date or the time, depending on whether it has a calendar or not, but either way, you will be in a setting position, not a winding one

[@kdub9918]

I have a Waltham from the 70’s that’s mint no’s and it use to run but I believe (it’s been awhile) it looks new and has the original sticker on it I’ve wound it and the sun second dial turns but the minute and hour hands don’t? It’s such a beautiful watch but I don’t know why this is happening.

[@secondhandhorology]

Most likely it's a probably with either the cannon pinion or it simply doesn't have a dial washer on it. It's most likely an easy fix.

[@abdelhakechaaraoui3245]

What to do if it doesn't get winded it doesn't stuck once i turn it gets back to zero

[@secondhandhorology]

In that case, you need to have someone examine it. May need a new winding wheel, may be a bad click spring, or a winding arbor

[@jakobeidissen7928]

Hey! I just bought a vintage Certina Sportsman from the 70s. Additionally to the ticking sound, the watch makes a pretty high methalic sound - like the rotor is hitting something. Do anyone know why/what this is? Very annoying … :/

[@secondhandhorology]

Most likely it is the rotor tapping the inside caseback, or if it is jeweled, the jewel could have a crack and be noisy.

[@kapurfilms9178]

thanks helpful video

[@m3lateef]

Thanks

[@AnastoplisNicolasGracis]

very informative! Thank you!

[@secondhandhorology]

Thanks for watching!

[@trueblood9005]

Hello i cant wind my watch can you help me plz

[@TinkerTailorSailorTy]

Anyone know any other manual wind watches with a clear case back?

[@drace6825]

Yes

[@3rdview_]

I can’t turn it any more but it don’t want to go

[@3rdview_]

1979 timex marlin calendar

[@johnmilner7603]

Worst thing you can do is wind a watch until it stops winding, a good 😂way to break the spring. 10-15 turns is enough. Also keep your greasy fingers out of the movement.

[@secondhandhorology]

That's actually a fallacy. If you CONTINUE to force it, then yes, you will break a spring or an arbor, or cause the spring to slip. If your watch is healthy, it will not break. Especially with modern main springs. If your main breaks from simply winding it, it needed to be replaced.

[@jacksugden8190]

Well there was no other way of doing it, self-wind or not, the conclusion was always the same !.

[@bigpig9562]

Interesting that he started winding the watch without knowing it is in time setting position. I am not watching any longer. 😉