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

How to Wind a Buti Watch Correctly: A Simplified Guide

Identifying Your Watch Type

Buti 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 FB ONE TOP collection, in particular, offers a variety of styles and designs, so there’s truly a Buti for everyone.

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

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

Buti 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)
Blue Titanium 1 Ltd. Edition	Jaquet 8112	CW	800
Blue Titanium 2 Ltd. Edition	Jaquet 8112	CW	800
Carbonium Moon	ETA 7751	CW	800
Carbonium Riserva di Carica Crono	ETA 7750	CW	800
Carbonium Riserva di Carica Con Pave	ETA 7753	CW	800
Essens Cronografo Meccanico Automatico Bicompax	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
Evont Reserva Di Carica Crono	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
Evont Tricompax	Valjoux 7753	CW	800
Evont Tricompax Con Lunetto Oro	Valjoux 7753	CW	800
Fausto Automatic Jaquet 8147 Chronograph	Jaquet 8147	CW	800
Fausto Automatic Chronograph	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
FB One Top	–	–	–
Galileo	Jaquet 8771	CW	800
Giotto	Jaquet 8112	CW	800
GMT Black 1 Ltd. Edition	Jaquet 8112	CW	800
GMT Black 2 Ltd. Edition	Jaquet 8112	CW	800
Loop	ETA 2836-2	Both	650
Ltd. Ed. Tricompax Mondiali 2010	Valjoux 7753	CW	800
Lulù	Candino 28362-1	Both	650
Lulù Acciaio	ETA 2824	Both	650
Lulù Oro	ETA 2824	Both	650
Magnum Rattrapante	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
Magnum Sport Titanio Riserva Di Carica	ETA 2892-A2	Both	650
Magnum Sport Titanio Tricompax	Valjoux 7753	CW	800
Magnum Sport Oro Tricompax	Valjoux 7753	CW	800
Magnum Sport Oro Riserva Di Carica Crono	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
Michelangelo Gran Data Collection	Dubois-Depraz on ETA 2892-2	Both	650
Palladio	Jaquet modified Valjoux 7750	CW	800
“Precious Gems” Range Chronograph Yanick Ltd. Edition	Jaquet 8147	CW	800
“Precious Gems” Range Lulu Ltd. Ed.	Candino 28362-1 on ETA	Both	650
Rattrapante Black 1 Ltd. Edition	Jaquet 8771	CW	800
Rattrapante Black 2 Ltd. Edition	Jaquet 8771	CW	800
Shark	Jaquet modified Valjoux 7750	CW	800
Shark Cronografo Automatico Tricompax	Jaquet 8147	CW	800
Shark S	Jaquet modified Valjoux 7750	CW	800
Yanick	Jaquet modified Valjoux 7750	CW	800
Yanick Special Chronograph	Jaquet 8147	CW	800
Yanick II Acciaio Tricompax Lunetta Diamanti	Valjoux 7753	CW	800
Yanick II Chronograph	MJaquet 8147	CW	800
Yanick II Bicompax Tital Chronograph	Jaquet 8147	CW	800
Yanick II Fasi Luna	Valjoux 7751	CW	800
Yanick Special
Yanick II Sport Black Rain Rattrapante	Valjoux 7750	CW	800
Yanick II Sport Oro	Valjoux 7753	CW	800
Yanick II Tricompax Tital chronograph	Jaquet 8147	CW	800
Yanick Special Chronograph		CW	800
Yanick Sport Range Ltd. Edition	Jaquet 8147	CW	800

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

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 Buti Recommend using a Watch Winder?

Buti 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 Buti 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 Buti?

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

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