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

How to Wind a Bell & Ross Watch Correctly: A Simplified Guide

Identifying Your Watch Type

Bell & Ross 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 BR 05 collection, in particular, offers a variety of styles and designs, so there’s truly a Bell & Ross for everyone.

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

If you own multiple luxury watches or don’t wear your Bell & Ross 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 Bell & Ross watches, which usually require 650 to 820 turns per day (typically in a clockwise direction), most high-quality winders have the settings needed to keep your timepiece in perfect condition.

Bell & Ross 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)
Annual Big Date Chronograph	ETA 2892-2	Both	650
Belgian Grand Prix	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
BR01-Airborne	ETA 2892	Both	650
BR01-92 Automatic 46mm	ETA 2892	Both	650
BR01-92 Gold Ingot Ltd. Ed.	ETA 2892	Both	650
BR01-93 GMT	ETA 2893	Both	650
BR01-94 Chronograph 46mm	ETA 2894	Both	650
BR01-96 Big Date	ETA 2896	Both	650
BR01-97 Power Reserve	ETA 2897	Both	650
BR02 Chronograph 44mm	ETA 2894-2	Both	650
BR 123 Heritage		Both	650
BR 126 Heritage		Both	650
BR03-51 GMT	ETA	Both	650
BR03-92	ETA 2892	Both	650
BR03-94 Chronograph 42mm	ETA 2894	Both	650
BR Grand Minuteur		CW	820
Classic BA, WA, BSA, WSA, TE	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
Classic Pilot	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
Classic Pilot 10th Anniversary Ltd. Edition	ETA 2894-2	Both	650
Classic Pilot Acrylic (Aeronvale Acrylic)	ETA 2894-2	Both	650
Classic Pilot Aapphire		Both	650
Classic Pilot Sapphire (Aeronvale Sapphire)	ETA 2894-2	Both	650
Classic Diver 300	ETA 2894-2	Both	650
Desert Type 123	ETA 2892-2 or 2895	Both	650
Desert Type 126	ETA 2894-2	Both	650
Desert Type 126 XL Chrono		Both	650
Diver 300	ETA 2894	Both	650
Diver 300 Chronograph		Both	650
Diver TE	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
Double Subdial Jumping Hour	ETA 2892	Both	650
Edicion Limitada	ETA 2894-2	Both	650
Geneva 123	ETA 2895-1	Both	650
Geneva 126	ETA 2894-2	Both	650
Geneva 126 Chronograph		Both	650
GMT	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
Grand Date Annual Calendar	ETA 2894	Both	650
Grand Minuteur		CW	820
Grand Prix	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
Grand Prix Chronograph		CW	800
Instrument BR01 Airborne		Both	650
Instrument BR01 Airborne One 2009		Both	650
Instrument BR01 Airborne Two 2011		Both	650
Instrument BR01 Airspeed		Both	650
Instrument BR01 Altimeter		Both	650
Instrument BR01 B-Rocket		Both	650
Instrument BR01 Blue		Both	650
Instrument BR01 Casino Pink Gold		Both	650
Instrument BR01 Climb		Both	650
Instrument BR01 Heading Indicator		Both	650
Instrument BR01 Horizon		Both	650
Instrument BR01 Keramik		Both	650
Instrument BR01 Phantom		Both	650
Instrument BR01 Titan or		Both	650
Instrument BR01 Turn Coordinator		Both	650
Instrument BR01-92		Both	650
Instrument BR01-92 COMPASS		Both	650
Instrument BR01-92 RADAR		Both	650
Instrument BR01-92 RED RADAR		Both	650
Instrument BR01-93 GMT		Both	650
Instrument BR01-94		Both	650
Instrument BR01-94 Chrono		Both	650
Instrument BR01-96		Both	650
Instrument BR01-96 Altimeter		Both	650
Instrument BR01-96 Commando		Both	650
Instrument BR01-97		Both	650
Instrument BR02		Both	650
Instrument BR02 Carbon Pro Dial 1000M		Both	650
Instrument BR02 Chrono		CW	800
Instrument BR02 Steel 1000M		Both	650
Instrument BR02-92 Steel Carbon Fiber		Both	650
Instrument BR03 MILITARY CERAMIC		Both	650
Instrument BR03-51 GMT		Both	650
Instrument BR03-51 GMT Carbon		Both	650
Instrument BR03-92 Ceramic		Both	650
Instrument BR03-92 Phantom		Both	650
Instrument BR03-94 Carbon Orange		Both	650
Instrument BR03-94 Commando		Both	650
Instrument BR126 Blackbird Flyback		Both	650
Jumping Hour Double Guichet		Both	650
Jumping Hour Reserve de marche		Both	650
Jumping Hour with Power Reserve	ETA 2892	Both	650
Medium Automatic	ETA 2892-A2	Both	650
Military Type 123	ETA 2892-2 or 2895	Both	650
Military Type 126	ETA 2894-2	Both	650
Military Type 126 Chronograph		Both	650
Military M1	Lemania 5100	CCW	800
Military M2	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
Mystery Diamond	ETA 2892-A2	Both	650
Pilot 10th Anniversary Chrono		Both	650
Pilot Acrylic Chronograph		Both	650
Pilot Sapphire Chronograph		Both	650
Space One	Lemania 5100	CCW	800
Space Two	Lemania 5100	CCW	800
Space Three Chronograph		CW	800
Space Three – Day / Date	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
Space Three		CW	800
Space Three- GMT	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
Vintage 123	ETA 2892-2 or 2895	Both	650
Vintage 123 Jumping Hour Platinum	ETA 2892 Modified by Vincent Calabrese	Both	650
Vintage 126	ETA 2894-2	Both	650
Vintage 126 Beige	ETA 2894-2	Both	650
Vintage 126 XL	ETA 2894-2	Both	650
Vintage Officier		Both	650
Vintage Officier Chrono		Both	650
Vintage Original Carbon		Both	650
WW1 Heure Sautante Pink Gold		Both	650
WW1 Regulateur Pink Gold		Both	650
WW1 Reserve de Marche		Both	650
WW1 Vintage Guynemer		Both	650
WW1 Vintage Monopoussoir Heritage		CW	800
WW2 Regulateur Heritage		Both	650

How to Properly Use and Set the Bell & Ross 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 Bell & Ross 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 Bell & Ross.

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 Bell & Ross Recommend using a Watch Winder?

Bell & Ross 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 Bell & Ross 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 Bell & Ross?

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

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