Welcome, Richard Mille watch enthusiasts! If you’re the proud owner of a stunning Richard Mille watch, then you’ll know that keeping your watch wound correctly is crucial to its accuracy and longevity. In this engaging blog post, we’re going to dive deeper into winding a Richard Mille watch to ensure your watch stays in tip-top shape.

Whether you’re new to luxury watches or a seasoned collector, it’s crucial to understand the proper way to wind a Richard Mille watch. In addition, we will explore how to wind different watch models and movements. By following these instructions, you can effectively use a watch winder to keep your Richard Mille watch in great condition.

How to Properly Wind a Richard Mille Watch: A Simple Guide

Know Your Watch’s Type

Richard Mille watches come in two primary types: manual-wind and self-winding (automatic). It is vital to know which type you own before attempting to wind it. Manually wound watches require regular winding to maintain their power reserve, while automatic watches only need occasional winding if they aren’t worn regularly or do not receive enough motion while being worn.

1. Everyday Wear Watch

For those who wear their Richard Mille watch regularly, everyday wear naturally helps to wind the watch’s movement due to arm movement. This ensures that the Richard Mille watch consistently keeps accurate time without requiring manual intervention.

2. Manual-Winding: Turning the Crown

To manually wind your Richard Mille watch, locate the crown and rotate it clockwise 30 to 40 times. Stop as soon as you feel resistance to avoid overwinding — this is important, as overwinding can potentially damage your watch. 

3. Automatic Winding: Using the Richard Mille Watch Winder

Utilizing a watch winder is another practical solution for those with multiple luxury timepieces or when a Richard Mille is not worn daily. Mozsly watch winder and Wolf watch winder provide accurate simulations of natural wrist movement to preserve accuracy without risking damage from manual handling.

How Does an Automatic Watch Winder Work?

Are you unfamiliar with the concept of an automatic watch winder? In simple terms, it is a specialized jewelry box equipped with a motor and microprocessor, designed to actively rotate your watch at regular intervals. This simulated wrist movement keeps your timepiece properly wound.

An automatic watch winder offers various rotation settings, including clockwise only, counterclockwise only, or both directions, depending on the specifications of your watch’s movement. Multi-watch winders even support alternating rotations, enabling the simultaneous winding of multiple watches.

When it comes to automatic watches like those produced by Richard Mille, proper winding is essential for their optimal performance. By using a watch winder, you can ensure that your Richard Mille timepiece remains accurate, eliminates the need for manual winding, and prevents lubricants from drying out.

Most Richard Mille self-winding watches require 650 to 800 revolutions per day, typically wound clockwise. Hence, the majority of watch winders can adequately accommodate the winding needs of Richard Mille watches.

To assist you further, we present the recommended turns per day (TPD) and winding directions for your watch. Familiarizing yourself with these Richard Mille watch winder settings will ensure optimal care for your cherished timepiece.

Richard Mille Winding Parameters

Definitions:

«CW» – Clockwise winding direction;
«CCW» – Counterclockwise winding direction;
«Both» – Combined mode (Clockwise + Counterclockwise);
«–» – Undefined;

MODEL, DESCRIPTION	MOVEMENT / CALIBER	WINDING DIRECTION	TURNS PER DAY (TPD)
Le Mans Classic		CW	650
	RM005	Both	750
	RM007	Both	650
	RM010	CCW	650
	RM011	Both	750
	RM016	CCW	650
	RM023	CCW	650
	RM028	CCW	650
	RM030	Both	650
	RM037	Both	650
RM 005 Felipe Massa Skeleton		Both	750
RM 005 Felipe Massa Skeletonized Automatic	RM005-S	Both	750
RM 007 DIWG		Both	650
RM 007 Ladies Watch	RM007-1	Both	500
RM 007 RG		Both	650
RM 010 Le Mans Classic		CCW	650
RM 010 Skeletonized Automatic	RM005-S	Both	750
RM 011 Felipe Massa		Both	700
RM 011 Felipe Massa Skeletonized Automatic	RM011-S	Both	750
RM 016 Skeletonized Automatic	RM005-S	Both	750
RM 023 Automatic	RM023	Both	750
RM 028 Diver		CCW	650
RM 028 Diver’s Watch	RMAS7	Both	750

How to Properly Use and Set the Watch Winder

If for some reason you don’t have access to your watch’s user guide, or you just want to try it out, here are some more detailed tips to help you set up watch with your new automatic watch winder:

1. Since your winder will not wind a watch that is completely stopped, start by turning the crown 20 to 30 times to manually wind the watch.
2. 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.
3. 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. If the time is still correct after two days, then this is the setup for you and you don’t need to experiment anymore.
4. However, if the time is wrong, increment to the next TPD setting and repeat the above process.
5. If the time is correct after two days, you’ve found the correct setting.
6. If the time is wrong, set the winder to turn clockwise only, and repeat the process.
7. If the time is still correct after two days, this is the correct setting for you.
8. If the time is incorrect, set it to rotate counterclockwise only and repeat the process.

Does Richard Mille Recommend using a Watch Winder?

Richard Mille 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 Richard Mille 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 Richard Mille?

If you are considering a watch winder, it is vital that you choose a high quality that meets the specific requirements of your Richard Mille watch. To help you find the best watch winder for Richard Mille, I would like to recommend the following two excellent products:

MOZSLY® Single Watch Winder – Black Leather

Material: Wooden Box/PU Leather/Acrylic Board
Color: Black/Orange/Purple/Green/Blue/Brown/White/Red/Carbon Fiber/Light Blue Leather
Dimensions: 4.4 x 6 x 4.4 inches

✅4 modes with TPD settings ranging from 650 to 1500
✅All three winding directions are supported
✅Use Japanese upgraded Mabuchi Motor
✅Anti-magnetization Design
✅Dual Power Type
✅3 Years Warranty
✅100% handmade

MOZSLY® Double Watch Winder -Orange Leather

Material: Wooden Box/PU Leather/Acrylic Board
Color: Black/Orange Leather
Size: 8.85.94.7 inches

✅4 modes with TPD settings ranging from 650 to 1500
✅All three winding directions are supported
✅Use Japanese upgraded Mabuchi Motor
✅Anti-magnetization Design
✅Dual Power Type
✅3 Years Warranty
✅100% handmade

This beautiful dual watch winder simultaneously powers two watches. A quiet motor drives selectable winding modes while adjustable settings suit various calibers.

MOZSLY watch winders use high-quality upgraded Japanese Mabuchi motors, a well-known brand that manufactures precision motors. These motors keep the noise below 10db 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 watch will not be magnetized and affect the running time.

With a 36-month warranty and friendly customer service, we welcome you to purchase Mozsly watch winders!

In Conclusion

For Richard Mille watch owners, purchasing a Mozsly watch winder is a wise decision. By properly maintaining your watch with a Mozsly watch winder you can ensure its accuracy, longevity and overall performance.

Remember to choose a turn per day (TPD) and winding direction that meets the specific requirements of your Richard Mille watch and follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for proper use and maintenance. With a Mozsly watch winder, your Richard Mille watch will be ready to adorn your wrist and keep perfect time for years to come.