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

How to Wind a Doxa Watch Correctly: A Simplified Guide

Identifying Your Watch Type

Doxa has a remarkable range of watches, from hand-wound and self-winding models to quartz options. While most of their collection focuses on self-winding watches, they also offer quartz models for those who prioritize accuracy with minimal maintenance. 

The SUB collection, in particular, offers a variety of styles and designs, so there’s truly a Doxa for everyone.

Before winding your watch, it’s essential to know its type. Doxa 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 Doxa 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 50 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 Doxa Watch Winder

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

Doxa 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)
Chronograph Coppa Milano San Remo	Lemania 283	Both	650
Deco	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
Grafic Automatic		Both	650
Grafic Open Heart	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
Pilot Watch	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
Project AWARE DOXA SUB	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
Quadro		Both	650
Quadro II GMT	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
SUB 200T	–	–	–
SUB 300T Seahunter	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
SUB 300T Sharkhunter	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
SUB 500T		Both	650
SUB 600T 2004	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
SUB 600 T-Graph Professional	ETA 2894	Both	650
SUB 600 T-Graph Searambler Ltd. Ed.	ETA 2894	Both	650
SUB 600 T-Graph Sharkhunter Ltd. Ed.	ETA 2894	Both	650
SUB 750T GMT Caribbean	ETA 2893-2	Both	650
SUB 750T GMT Divingstar	ETA 2893-2	Both	650
SUB 750T Military Edition		Both	650
SUB 750T GMT Professional	ETA 2893-2	Both	650
SUB 750T GMT Sharkhunter	ETA 2893-2	Both	650
SUB 750T GMT T-Graph Sharkhunter		Both	650
SUB 800Ti Professional	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
SUB 800Ti Sharkhunter	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
SUB 800Ti Titanium	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
SUB 1000T Caribbean	ETA 2824	Both	650
SUB 1000T COSC	ETA 2824	Both	650
SUB 1000T Divingstar	ETA 2824	Both	650
SUB 1000T Military Pro	ETA 2824	Both	650
SUB 1000T Professional	ETA 2824	Both	650
SUB 1000T Project Aware	ETA 2824	Both	650
SUB 1000T Sharkhunter	ETA 2824	Both	650
SUB 1000T Sharkhunter Military	ETA 2824	Both	650
SUB 1000T TUSA 30th Anniversary	ETA 2824	Both	650
SUB 1200T Professional	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
SUB 4000T Professional		Both	650
SUB 5000T Professional Saphir Bezel		Both	650
SUB 5000T		Both	650
SUB 5000T Seaconqueror Caribbean	ETA 2892	Both	650
SUB 5000T Seaconqueror Professional	ETA 2892	Both	650
SUB 5000T Seaconqueror Sharkhunter	ETA 2892	Both	650
SUB 5000T Seaconqueror Sharkhunter Military	ETA 2892	Both	650
The Diving With Legends 1200T Ltd. Ed.	ETA 2824-2	Both	650
TC Five		Both	650
TC One Chronograph		CW	800
Ultraspeed Chronograph	ETA 7750	CW	800
Yukon	ETA 2824-2	Both	650

How to Properly Use and Set the Doxa 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 Doxa 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 50 times to manually wind the Doxa.

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 Doxa Recommend using a Watch Winder?

Doxa 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 Doxa 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 Doxa?

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

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