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

 

How to Wind an Edox Watch Correctly: A Simplified Guide

Identifying Your Watch Type

Edox has a remarkable range of watches, from hand-wound and self-winding models to quartz options. 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 Class-1 collection, in particular, offers a variety of sporty and bold styles inspired by offshore powerboat racing, combining high functionality with distinctive design.

 

Before winding your watch, it’s essential to know its type. Edox 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 Edox 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 15 to 30 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 an Edox Watch Winder

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

 

Edox 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)
Cape Horn Minute Repeater		Both	650
Class 1 Chrono		CW	800
Class 1 Chronoffshore Automatic	EDOX 011	CW	800
Class 1 Chronometer Auto Limited Edition	EDOX 802892	Both	650
Class 1 Date		Both	650
Class 1 Day Date		Both	650
Class 1 Day Date Automatic	EDOX 93	Both	650
Class 1 GMT Automatic Titanium	EDOX 930	Both	650
Class 1 Limited Editions: 01111	EDOX 011	Both	650
Class 1 Offshore Limited		Both	650
Class 1 Regulator Automatic	EDOX 77	Both	650
Class 1 Wave Rider Regulator: 77001	EDOX 77	Both	650
Classe Royale 5 Minute Repeater	EDOX 87	Both	650
Classe Royale Chrono Sqelette		Both	650
Classe Royale Chronograph Automatic	EDOX 011	CW	800
Classe Royale Jackpot Limited Edition		Both	650
Classe Royale Open Heart Automatic	EDOX 80	Both	650
Chronorally		Both	650
Chronorally Chrono		CW	800
Geoscope Limited		Both	650
Ghost Ship Limited Edition		Both	650
Grand Ocean Automatic		Both	650
Grand Ocean Automatic Chronograph	EDOX 012	CW	800
Grand Ocean Automatic Chronometer	EDOX 802892	Both	650
Grand Ocean Date Automatic		Both	650
Grand Ocean Automatic Day Date	EDOX 83	Both	650
Grand Ocean Automatic GMT	EDOX 93	Both	650
Grand Ocean Automatic Open Heart	EDOX 85	Both	650
Grand Ocean Extreme Sailing Series		Both	650
Grand Ocean Ltd. Ed.: 47002	EDOX 47	Both	650
Grand Ocean Ltd. Ed.: 94003	EDOX 94	Both	650
Koenigsegg Ltd. Ed.: 45002	EDOX 45	Both	650
Les Bémonts Big Date		Both	650
Les Bémonts Chronometer		Both	650
Les Bémonts Springing hour		Both	650
Les Bémonts Ultra Slim Automatic	EDOX 82	CW	800
Les Vauberts Automatic Day-Date: 83007	EDOX 83	Both	650
Les Vauberts Chrono		Both	650
Les Vauberts Open Heart Automatic	EDOX 854	Both	650
Maître Horloger 5 Minutes Repeater Ltd. Ed.	EDOX 87	Both	650
Rally Timer Day Date	EDOX 83	Both	650
Royal Lady Automatic: 37007	EDOX 37	CW	650-800
Royal Lady Date Automatic		Both	650
Spirit of Norway Titanium Chronograph		CW	800
WRC Chronorally	EDOX 11	CW	800
WRC Chronorally Automatic		Both	650
WRC Rally Timer		Both	650

How to Properly Use and Set the Edox 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 Edox 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 15 to 30 times to manually wind the Edox.

 

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 Edox Recommend using a Watch Winder?

Edox 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 an Edox 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 Edox?

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

 

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