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

How to Wind a Sinn Watch Correctly: A Simplified Guide

Identifying Your Watch Type

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

The U1 collection, in particular, offers a variety of styles and designs, so there’s truly a Sinn for everyone.

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

If you own multiple luxury watches or don’t wear your Sinn 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 Sinn watches, which usually require 650 to 800 turns per day (typically in a clockwise direction), most high-quality winders have the settings needed to keep your timepiece in perfect condition.

Sinn 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)
103	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
103 A Sa		CW	800
103 Klassik		CW	800
103 Ti Diapal		CW	800
103 Ti TESTAF		CW	800
103 Ti UTC TESTAF		CW	800
104 StSa		Both	650
104 StSaA		Both	650
140A		CW	800
140St		CW	800
140StS		CW	800
142 Automatic Chronograph	Lemania 5100	CCW	800
142 StII	ETA 2892	Both	650
142 TiDi	Lemania 5100	CCW	800
144	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
144 St S Jubiläum	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
144 TI Diapal	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
156	Lemania 5100	CCW	800
157 Automatic Chronograph	Lemania 5100	CCW	800
203 Arktis	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
240 St		Both	650
243 Ti Ladies		Both	650
243 Ti Z S		Both	650
243 TW66 WG		Both	650
244		Both	650
244 Automatic Chronograph	ETA 2892-A2	Both	650
256		CW	800
256 Automatic Chronograph	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
303	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
303 Futball Chronograph 2006 Ltd Ed	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
303 M Silber		CW	800
344	ETA 2678	Both	650
356 Automatic Pilots Chronograph	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
356 Flieger		CW	800
356 Flieger II	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
356 SA		CW	800
356 UTC	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
358 Diapal		CW	800
358 Flieger		CW	800
358 Flieger SA		CW	800
358 Jubiläum		CW	800
444	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
456	ETA 2678	Both	650
556	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
556 I		Both	650
556 I EGV		Both	650
656		Both	650
656 Automatic Pilots Watch	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
657		Both	650
657 Automatic Pilot	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
657 Pilot		Both	650
657 S		Both	650
756	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
756 Jagduhr		CW	800
757		CW	800
757 Diapal		CW	800
757 Fliegerstaffel Ltd Ed	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
757 Tegimented Chronograph	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
757 UTC		CW	800
809	ETA 2892-A2	Both	650
856		Both	650
856 Flieger UTC Date	ETA 2893-2	Both	650
856 S		Both	650
857		Both	650
857 UTC Tegimented	ETA 2893-2	Both	650
857 UTC TESTAF		Both	650
857 UTC TESTAF LH Cargo		Both	650
900		CW	800
900 Diapal		CW	800
900 Flieger		CW	800
900 Flieger S		CW	800
900 Hummer		CW	800
900 Multi Function Chrono	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
901		CW	800
902		Both	650
903		CW	800
903 Auto Pilot Chrono / Hummer Chrono	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
903 St. Aut	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
903 St. B E		CW	800
917		CW	800
917 GR		CW	800
956 Automatic Chrono	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
956 Classic		CW	800
956 Corvette		CW	800
965 Adler		CW	800
958 Fulda / Multi Function Chrono	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
1736 Klassik		Both	650
1746 Klassik	ETA 2892-A2	Both	650
1746 Klassik Porzellanuhr		Both	650
2200		CW	800
6000		CW	800
6000 Frankfurt Finanzplatzuhr	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
6015		CW	800
6025 St		CW	800
6026		CW	800
6026 Classic Triple Calendar Moonphase Chronograph	Valjoux 7751	CW	800
6026 PL B		CW	800
6026 PL M		CW	800
6030		Both	650
6030 Frankfurt Chronograph	ETA 2094	Both	800
6033		Both	6500
6036		Both	6500
6052		Both	6500
6060		Both	650
6060 Frankfurt Three Time Zone	ETA 2893-2	Both	650
6060 M		Both	650
6066		CW	800
6066 Frankfurt Alarm	AS 5008	CW	800
6068		Both	650
6090		Both	650
6099		CW	800
8226	ETA 2892-A2	Both	650
8826 Ti	ETA 2892-A2	Both	650
8828	ETA 2892-A2	Both	650
EZM1	Lemania 5100	CCW	800
EZM3	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
EZM3F		Both	650
EZM4		CCW	800
EZM5		Both	650
EZM7		Both	650
EZM7S		Both	650
EZM9 TESTAF		Both	650
EZM10		Both	650
EZM10 TESTAF		Both	650
EZM13		CW	800
EZM14 T1		Both	650
EZM14 T1B		Both	650
EZM14 T2		Both	650
EZM15 T2B		Both	650
Jagduhr		Both	650
Jagduhr3		CW	800
Mazda Design by Sinn		CW	800
Military Typ II		CW	800
Tachymeter		CW	800
U1		Both	650
U1 Divers Automatic Watch	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
U1 SDR		Both	650
U2		Both	650
U2 Divers Automatic Watch	ETA 2893-2	Both	650
U2 EZM 5 Professional Series	ETA 2893-2	Both	650
U2 SDR		Both	650
U200		Both	650
U200 B		Both	650
U200 U Diver	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
U1000		CW	800
U1000 B		CW	800
U1000 S		CW	800
U1000 SDR		CW	800

How to Properly Use and Set the Sinn 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 Sinn 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 Sinn.

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 Sinn Recommend using a Watch Winder?

Sinn 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 Sinn 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 Sinn?

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

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