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Welcome, Roger Dubuis enthusiasts! Have you ever found yourself marveling at your exquisitely crafted Roger Dubuis 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 Roger Dubuis watch with precision and care, ensuring its longevity and enhancing its already mesmerizing allure.

How to Wind a Roger Dubuis Watch Correctly: A Simplified Guide

Identifying Your Watch Type

Roger Dubuis watches are positioned in the luxury haute horlogerie segment, known for hand-wound and self-winding models.

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

Before winding your watch, it’s essential to know its type. Roger Dubuis 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 Roger Dubuis 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 Roger Dubuis Watch Winder

If you own multiple luxury watches or don’t wear your Roger Dubuis 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 Roger Dubuis watches, which usually require 800 turns per day (typically in a clockwise direction), most high-quality winders have the settings needed to keep your timepiece in perfect condition.

Roger Dubuis Winding Parameters

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

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

MODEL, DESCRIPTION	MOVEMENT / CALIBER	WINDING DIRECTION	TURNS PER DAY (TPD)
All Models		CCW	800
Bi-retrograde Calendar	RD5740	CCW	800
Bi-retrograde Perpetual Calendar	RD5710	CCW	800
Bi-retrograde Perpetual Calendar	RD5771	CCW	800
Bi-retrograde Perpetual Calendar	RD5772	CCW	800
Easy Diver Chronograph		CCW	800
Easy Diver Kleine Sekunde		CCW	800
Excalibur 42mm		CCW	800
Excalibur 42mm Chrono		CCW	800
Excalibur Bi-retrograde jumping date		CCW	800
Excalibur Chronograph		CCW	800
Excalibur Chronograph Flyback		CCW	800
Excalibur Ein Drücker Chronograph Tourbilon		CCW	800
Excalibur Ewiger Kalender Minutenrepetition Tourbillon		CCW	800
Excalibur Kleine Sekunde		CCW	800
Excalibur Knights of the Round Table II		CCW	800
Excalibur Lady		CCW	800
Excalibur Springendes Datum bi-retrograd		CCW	800
Excalibur Table Ronde		CCW	800
Excalibur Tourbillon repetition minutes		CCW	800
Excalibur Worldtime		CCW	800
Gents Automatic		CCW	800
Hommage Automatic Muchmore Automatic	RD57	CCW	800
Hommage Bi-Retrograde Perpetual Calendar (2006)	RD5772	CCW	800
Hommage Centre Bi-Retrograde Perpetual Calendar (2006)	RD5710	CCW	800
Hommage Chrono		CCW	800
Hommage Minutenrpetition Tourbillon		CCW	800
Hommage Muchmore		CCW	800
King Square Chrono		CCW	800
King Square Ladies		CCW	800
La Monegasque		CCW	800
Ladies Automatic		CCW	800
Muchmore Automatic	RD57	CCW	800
Muchmore Budha (2006)	RD57	CCW	800
Muchmore Geisha (2006)	RD57	CCW	800
Muchmore Window Perpetual Calendar (2006)	RD5739	CCW	800
Pulsion		CCW	800
SAW AcquaMare		CCW	800
SAW SeaMore		CCW	800
Sympathie Automatic	RD57	CCW	800
Sympathie Chronograph	RD57	CCW	800
Sympathie w/Hours, Minutes (2006)	RD57	CCW	800
Sympathie Perpetual Calendar		CCW	800
Three-Retrograde	RD5799	CCW	800
Velvet		CCW	800
Window Calendar	RD5749	CCW	800
Window Perpetual Calendar	RD5739	CCW	800

How to Properly Use and Set the Roger Dubuis 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 Roger Dubuis 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 Roger Dubuis.

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, and 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 Roger Dubuis Recommend using a Watch Winder?

Roger Dubuis 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 Roger Dubuis 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 Roger Dubuis?

If you are considering a watch winder, it is vital that you choose a high quality that meets the specific requirements of your Roger Dubuis 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 Roger Dubuis 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 Roger Dubuis owners who want to preserve the accuracy and longevity of their timepieces.

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