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

 

How to Wind a Steinhart Watch Correctly: A Simplified Guide？

Identifying Your Watch Type

Steinhart has a remarkable range of watches, from hand-wound and self-winding models to quartz options. The Ocean and Aviation collection, in particular, offers a variety of styles and designs, so there’s truly a Steinhart for everyone.

 

Before winding your watch, it’s essential to know its type. Steinhart 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 Steinhart 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 20 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 Steinhart Watch Winder

If you own multiple luxury watches or don’t wear your Steinhart 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 Steinhart 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.

 

Steinhart 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)
Aircraft 8	Automatic ETA 2824-2	Both	650
Apollon Automatic		Both	650
Apollon Chronograph		CW	800
Aqarius		Both	650
Aqarius Black DLC		Both	650
Aviation		Both	650
Aviation Automatic	Automatic ETA 2824-2	Both	650
Aviation Black Orange		Both	650
Aviation Chronograph		CW	800
Aviation GMT		Both	650
Aviation GMT Automatic	Automatic ETA 2893-2	Both	650
Aviation Vintage		Both	650
Black Sea		Both	650
El Patron Gold	Automatic ETA 2836	Both	650
GMT Ocean 1		Both	650
GMT Ocean 1 (Black)		Both	650
GMT Ocean 1 (Blue)	Automatic ETA 2893-2	Both	650
Grand Prix Chrono		CW	800
Great Barrier Reef		Both	650
Jubilaumsuhr JG74		Both	650
Mach 1	DD 2020	Both	650
Marine B-UHR	Automatic 2824-2	Both	650
Marine Chrono Beige		Both	650
Marine Chrono Blau		Both	650
Marine Chrono Edizione Azzuro		CW	800
Marine Chrono Grau		Both	650
Military Automatic Black		Both	650
Military Automatic White		Both	650
My Watch.gr Ltd. Ed.	Automatic 2824-2	Both	650
Navy B II B-Type	Automatic 2824-2	Both	650
Navy B Chrono 47 mm schwarz		CW	800
Navy B Chrono II	Automatic 7750	CW	800
Navy B Chrono II black DLC		CW	800
Navy B II B-Muster		Both	650
Navy B-UHR 44mm Automatic	Automatic 2824-2	Both	650
Navy B-UHR II Vintage Titan		Both	650
Navy B-UHR Vintage Titan		Both	650
Ocean 1		Both	650
Ocean 1 Black		Both	650
Ocean 1 (Blue-Red-Green)		Both	650
Ocean 1 Diver	Automatic 2824-2	Both	650
Ocean 1 Green		Both	650
Ocean 1 Vintage	Automatic 2824-2	Both	650
Ocean 1 Vintage DualTime		Both	650
Ocean 1 Vintage GMT		Both	650
Ocean 1 Vintage Red		Both	650
Ocean 2		Both	650
Ocean 44 Automatic		Both	650
Ocean Black DLC		Both	650
Ocean Forty-Four GMT		Both	650
Ocean GMT Bundespolizei		Both	650
Ocean Vintage Military		Both	650
Odisea	Automatic ETA 2893-2	Both	650
Special Ocean 1 – Blue, Red, Green	Automatic 2824-2	Both	650
Tiefsee GMT 30 ATM Black		Both	650
Triton 100 ATM		Both	650
Triton GMT 100 ATM Black		Both	650
Triton 30 ATM		Both	650
Triton	Automatic 2824-2	Both	650
Triton II		Both	650

 

How to Properly Use and Set the Steinhart 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 Steinhart 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 20 to 40 times to manually wind the Steinhart.

 

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 Steinhart Recommend using a Watch Winder?

Steinhart 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 Steinhart 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 Steinhart?

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

 

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