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

 

How to Wind an Elysee Watch Correctly: A Simplified Guide

Identifying Your Watch Type

Elysee 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 brand offers a variety of styles and designs, so there’s truly an Elysee for everyone.

 

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

If you own multiple luxury watches or don’t wear your Elysee 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 Elysee watches, which usually require 650 to 950 turns per day (typically in a clockwise direction), most high-quality winders have the settings needed to keep your timepiece in perfect condition.

 

Elysee 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)
Executive Edition Marsyas		Both	650
Executive Edition Mythos VI		Both	650
Executive Edition Odin		CW	800
16319	Citizen 8215	CCW	650-950
16320	Citizen 8215	CCW	650-950
25013 Balios	E158	–	–
25014 Balios	E158	–	–
25028 Apollon	E200	–	–
28420 Prometheus	Citizen 8217	CCW	650-950
28421 Prometheus	Citizen 8217	CCW	650-950
28422 Prometheus	Citizen 8217	CCW	650-950
29009 Automatic Chronograph	E103	Both	650
49049 Mabon	E191	–	–
49050 Mabon	E191	–	–
49051 Mabon	E191	–	–
49062 Competition	E223	–	–
49063 Competition	E223	–	–
49064 Competition	E223	–	–
70925 Odin	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
70929 Mythos II	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
70930 Mythos II	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
70933 Mythos IV	ETA 2834-2	Both	650
70934 Mythos VI	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
70935 Mythos VI	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
70936 Mythos VI	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
70937 Mythos	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
70938 Mythos	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
71003 Genios	ETA 2824	Both	650
71004 Genios	ETA 2824	Both	650
71007 Phönix	ETA 2824	Both	650
71008 Phönix	ETA 2824	Both	650
71011 Marsyas	ETA 2824	Both	650
71012 Marsyas	ETA 2824	Both	650
71017 Edition Jochen Mass	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
76001 Asterion	E227	–	–
76002 Asterion	E227	–	–
76003 Asterion	E227	–	–
76004 Graf Berghe Von Trips	E226	–	–
76008 Tantris	E225	–	–
76009 Tantris	E225	–	–
76010 Tristan	E228	–	–
76011 Tristan	E228	–	–
7841403-4 Artikel	ETA 2824	Both	650
7841407-410 Artikel	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
8024225	Citizen 8215	CCW	650-950
8024225S	Citizen 8215	CCW	650-950
80242 Archimedes	–	–	–
80245	Citizen 8215	CCW	650-950
80246	Citizen 8215	CCW	650-950
80247	Citizen 8215	CCW	650-950
80248	Citizen 8215	CCW	650-950
80249	–	–	–
80253	Citizen 6T51	CCW	650-950
80254 Savoy	Citizen 6T51	CCW	650-950
80255	Citizen 6T51	CCW	650-950
80258	E105	–	–
80265 Power Reserve	E105	–	–
80270	–	–	–
80276 Archimedes	E109	–	–
80277 Archimedes	E109	–	–
80288 Archimedes	E109	–	–
80290	Citizen 8215	CCW	650-950
80326 Open Heart	–	–	–
80333N KÖ 1	E121-116	–	–
80334N KÖ 1	E121-116	–	–
80334R KÖ 1	E121-116	–	–
80417 Antaeus	E189	–	–
80449 Competition	Citizen 8215	CCW	650-950
80463 Graf Berghe Von Trips	E231	–	–
80464 Graf Berghe Von Trips	E231	–	–
80465 Graf Berghe Von Trips	E231	–	–

 

How to Properly Use and Set the Elysee 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 Elysee 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 Elysee.

 

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 Elysee Recommend using a Watch Winder?

Elysee 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 Elysee 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 Elysee?

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

 

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