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Welcome, Mido enthusiasts! Have you ever found yourself marveling at your exquisitely crafted Mido watch, only to realize that you’re unsure about the proper winding technique? Worry not, because today’s blog post is here to guide you through the delicate intricacies of winding a Mido watch with precision and care, ensuring its longevity and enhancing its already mesmerizing allure.

How to Wind a Mido Watch Correctly: A Simplified Guide

Identifying Your Watch Type

Mido has a remarkable range of watches, from hand-wound and self-winding to quartz models. While most of their collection focuses on hand-wound and self-winding watches, they also offer quartz models for those who prioritize accuracy with minimal maintenance. 

The Baroncelli collection, in particular, offers a variety of styles and designs, so there’s truly a Mido for everyone.

Before winding your watch, it’s essential to know its type. Mido manual-wind watches need regular winding to maintain their power, while self-winding models stay wound through natural wrist movement or by using a watch winder.

1. Wearing the Watch Daily

When you wear your Mido watch frequently, your arm’s natural movement winds the watch’s movement, ensuring accurate timekeeping without manual winding.

2. Manual Winding – Rotating the Crown

To manually wind your watch, set the crown to position 0 and wind it clockwise 30 to 40 times. This initial winding will activate the movement, which can then continue to self-wind as you move throughout the day.

Note: Some models have a screw-down crown. Be sure to unscrew it fully before winding, and once you’re finished, screw it back in to maintain the watch’s water resistance.

3. Automatic Winding – Using a Mido Watch Winder

If you own multiple luxury watches or don’t wear your Mido daily, a watch winder can be a practical solution. Reputable brands like Mozsly and Wolf make winders that mimic wrist motion, keeping your watch wound without the need for manual winding.

How Does an Automatic Watch Winder Work?

Not familiar with a watch winder? Think of it as a jewelry box with a motor that gently rotates your watch at intervals, simulating the wrist’s natural motion. This keeps your watch fully wound, accurate, and ready to wear.

Watch winders offer multiple rotation settings—clockwise, counterclockwise, or both—depending on your watch’s specific needs. If you own more than one watch, a multi-watch winder with alternating rotations is a convenient way to keep them all wound.

For Mido watches, which usually require 650-800 turns per day (typically in a clockwise direction), most high-quality winders have the settings needed to keep your timepiece in perfect condition.

Mido Winding Parameters

Here are the key terms to know when using your winder:

• CW – Clockwise
• CCW – Counterclockwise
• Both – Combined mode (Clockwise + Counterclockwise)

MODEL, DESCRIPTION	MOVEMENT / CALIBER	WINDING DIRECTION	TURNS PER DAY (TPD)
All Dial Big Gent		Both	650
All Dial Chrono	Mido 1321	CW	800
All Dial Chronograph	Mido 1320	CW	800
All Dial Chronograph Chronometer Carbon		CW	800
All Dial Chronometer	ETA 2836-2	Both	650
All Dial Chronometer Limited Edition 2008		Both	650
All Dial Diver	ETA 2836-2	Both	650
All Dial Gent	ETA 2836-2	Both	650
All Dial Gent Limited 1918		Both	650
All Dial Gent CHM	ETA 2836-2	Both	650
All Dial GMT	Mido 1193	Both	650
All Dial Helium Valve	ETA 2836-2	Both	650
All Dial Lady	ETA 2678	Both	650
All Dial Lady II	ETA 2671 or 2678	Both	650
All Dial Lady Diamant		Both	650
All Dial Lady Mini		Both	650
All Dial Limited Edition 90th Anniversary	ETA 2836-2	Both	650
All Dial Moonphase		CW	800
All Dial Sport Chronometer	ETA 2836-2	Both	650
Baroncelli Automatic (2006)	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
Baroncelli 2008		Both	650
Baroncelli Big Lady 2009		Both	650
Baroncelli Chrono	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
Baroncelli Chrono 2010		CW	800
Baroncelli Gangreserve		Both	650
Baroncelli Gent II	Mido 1192	Both	650
Baroncelli Gent III	Mido 1192	Both	650
Baroncelli Gent GMT	Mido 1193	Both	650
Baroncelli Jubilee	ETA 2836-2	Both	650
Baroncelli Jubilee Chronometer		Both	650
Baroncelli Lady II	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
Baroncelli Lady Diamonds	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
Baroncelli Lady Small Second		Both	650
Baroncelli Lady Smile		Both	650
Baroncelli Moon Phase Chronograph	Mido 1321	CW	800
Baroncelli Power Reserve	ETA 2897	Both	650
Baroncelli Rose Gold		Both	650
Baroncelli Tonneau I	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
Baroncelli Tonneau II	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
Baroncelli Tonneau Gent Ltd Ed	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
Baroncelli Tonneau Lady	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
Belluna Gent	ETA 2836-2	Both	650
Belluna Gent Sport	ETA 2836-2	Both	650
Belluna Gent GMT	Mido 1193	Both	650
Belluna Lady	ETA 2678	Both	650
Commander Chronograph	Mido 1320	CW	800
Commander Chronometer	ETA 2836-2	Both	650
Commander II		Both	650
Commander Gent	ETA 2836-2	Both	650
Commander Gent Classic	ETA 2836-2	Both	650
Commander Gold	ETA 2836-2	Both	650
Commander Gold Limited Edition	ETA 2836-2	Both	650
Commander Lady	ETA 2671	Both	650
Commander Lady Chrono	ETA 7750	CW	800
Commander Lady Diamonds	ETA 2671 or ETA 2836-2	Both	650
Commander Leather		Both	650
Multifort	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
Multifort Automatic Chronograph	Mido 1320	CW	800
Multifort Center Chronograph	ETA 2892-A2	Both	650
Multifort Center Chronometer	Mido 1330	Both	650
Multifort Chrono	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
Multifort Gent	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
Multifort Lady	ETA 2836-2	Both	650
Multifort Lady II	ETA 2836-2	Both	650
Multifort Lady White Diamonds		Both	650
Multifort Power Reserve		Both	650
Multifort Rectangular	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
Multifort Special Edition-Black PVD	Mido 1320	CW	800
Multifort Two Crowns		Both	650
Ocean Star Automatic Chronograph	Mido 1320	CW	800
Ocean Star Captain Gent	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
Ocean Star Captain Lady	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
Ocean Star Captain III Sport		Both	650
Ocean Star Captain Sport		Both	650
Ocean Star Chronograph		CW	800
Ocean Star Sport	ETA 2836-2	Both	650
Ocean Star Sport Chrono	Mido 1320	CW	800
Ocean Star Sport Diver	ETA 2836-2	Both	650
Ocean Star Sport Gent	ETA 2836-2	Both	650

How to Properly Use and Set the Mido Watch Winder?

If for some reason, you don’t have access to your watch’s user guide, here are some more detailed tips to help you set up the Mido watch with your automatic watch winder:

Step 1: Manual Wind First

Since your winder will not wind a watch that is completely stopped, start by turning the crown 30 to 40 times to manually wind the Mido.

Step 2: Secure the Watch in the Winder

Carefully place the watch into the winder, making sure it is fully seated in the holder. Then adjust the TPD to the lowest setting and select bidirectional rotation mode.

Step 3: Turn it on & Adjust Settings

Turn on the winder. During the next 48 hours or so, periodically check that the watch is still keeping accurate time. 

Generally speaking, an automatic watch has about 40 hours of reserve time since it is wound. Here’s what to do depending on your situation:

• If Time is Accurate After 2 Days: You’ve found the right setting! Your watch is good to go; there’s no need to adjust further.
• If Time is Incorrect: Increase the Turns Per Day (TPD) setting to the next level, reset the winder, and let it run for another 48 hours.
• Still Wrong? Try Clockwise Only: If the watch is still losing or gaining time, set the winder to rotate clockwise only. After another two days, check again.
• Last resort – Counterclockwise Only: If the time is still off, switch the setting to counterclockwise only and monitor again for two days.

Does Mido Recommend using a Watch Winder?

Mido has not explicitly stated whether it recommends the use of watch winders.

Although not endorsed, many professional watchmakers agree that the use of a reliable watch winder from a reputable watch winder brand (e.g. Wolf, Mozsly, Barrington) can effectively wind a Mido automatically. The correct TPD setting is essential to avoid over-winding the movement.

So, to summarize – regular wear is the best option, but a quality watch winder can provide a convenient solution for in-between wearing.

What is the Best Watch Winder for Mido?

If you are considering a watch winder, it is vital that you choose a high quality that meets the specific requirements of your Mido watch. 

Here are two recommended options:

MOZSLY® Single Watch Winder – Black Leather

Material: Wooden Box, PU Leather, Acrylic Board

Dimensions: 4.4 x 6 x 4.4 inches

Features: 4 modes with TPD settings from 650 to 1500, multiple winding directions, upgraded Japanese Mabuchi Motor, anti-magnetization design, dual power type, 3-year warranty, 100% handmade

MOZSLY® Double Watch Winder -Orange Leather

Material: Wooden Box, PU Leather, Acrylic Board

Size: 8.8 x 5.9 x 4.7 inches

Features: Supports two watches simultaneously, quiet motor, adjustable settings, upgraded Mabuchi motor, and 3-year warranty

MOZSLY watch winders use high-quality upgraded Japanese Mabuchi motors, a well-known brand that manufactures precision motors. These motors keep the noise below 10 dB so it will give you a very quiet experience even if you put it in your bedroom. The internal motor is closed and can be separated from the watch so that the Mido will not be magnetized and affect the running time.

Mozsly watch winders come with a 36-month warranty and friendly customer support, making it easy to buy with confidence!

In Conclusion

Choosing a Mozsly watch winder is a smart choice for Mido owners who want to preserve the accuracy and longevity of their timepieces.

Just make sure to select the right TPD and rotation settings, following Mido’s guidelines for best results. With a Mozsly winder, you’ll enjoy the elegance of your Mido, always ticking perfectly, year after year.