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

How to Wind a Frederique Constant Watch Correctly: A Simplified Guide

Identifying Your Watch Type

Frederique Constant 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 Highlife collection, in particular, offers a variety of styles and designs, so there’s truly a Frederique Constant for everyone.

Before winding your watch, it’s essential to know its type. Frederique Constant 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 Frederique Constant 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 20 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 Frederique Constant Watch Winder

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

Frederique Constant 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)
Austin Healy Limited Edition	FC-392	CW	800
Big Date Dual Time Carree		Both	650
Carree		Both	650
Carree Heartbeat		Both	650
Chrono Runabout		CW	800
Chronograph	FC-390	CW	800
Classics – Art Deco Automatic	FC-303	Both	650
Classics – Art Deco Heart Beat	FC-310-3	Both	650
Classics – Automatic 2 Step Case	FC-303	Both	650
Classics – Automatic Chronometer		Both	650
Classics – Automatic Gold	FC-303 or FC305	Both	650
Classics – Big Date Dual Time	FC-325	Both	650
Classics Chopin Limited Edition		Both	650
Classics Date		Both	650
Classics – Heart Beat		CW	800
Classics – Heart Beat Day-Date	FC-610	Both	650
Classics – Heart Beat Heavy Roman	FC-310	Both	650
Classics – Index Automatic	FC-303	Both	650
Classics – Index Automatic Chronograph	FC-375 or FC-392	CW	800
Classics – Index Chronograph		CW	800
Classics – Ladies Automatic	FC-303	Both	650
Classics – Ladies Heart Beat	FC310-1	Both	650
Classics – Large Carree Automatic	FC-303	Both	650
Classics – Large Carree Automatic Heart Beat	FC-310	Both	650
Classics – Manufacture		Both	650
Classics – Manufacture Worldtimer		Both	650
Classics – Officially Certified Chronometer	FC-303C(COSC)	Both	650
Classics – Slimline	FC-303	Both	650
Classics – Tonneau Automatic		Both	650
Clear Vision Automatic	FC-303	Both	650
Cohiba Limited Edition 2010		Both	650
Date Pointer	FC-320	Both	650
Double Heart Beat Black Beauty		Both	650
Double Heart Beat Only Watch		Both	650
Healey – Automatic	FC-303	Both	650
Healey – Automatic Chronograph	FC-392	CW	800
Heart Beat Perpetual	FC-710	Both	650
Heart Beat 2007		CW	820
Heart Beat Manufacture		Both	650
Heart Beat Manufacture GMT		Both	650
Heart Beat Silicium		Both	650
Highlife – Heart Beat Day-Date	FC-610	Both	650
Highlife – Heart Beat Day-Date Gold	FC-610	Both	650
Highlife – Heart Beat Day-Date Platinum	FC-610	Both	650
Highlife – Heart Beat Retrograde	FC-680	Both	650
Highlife – Heart Beat Retrograde Gold	FC-680	Both	650
Highlife – Heart Beat Retrograde Platinum	FC-680	Both	650
Highlife – Large Slim Automatic Steel	FC-305	Both	650
Highlife – Moonphase Chronograph	FC-395	CW	800
Highlife – Slim Automatic	FC-305	Both	650
Highlife – Triple Time	FC-308	Both	650
Index Automatic		Both	650
Index Clear Vision		Both	650
Index Moon Timer		Both	650
Junior – Automatic	FC-303	Both	650
Ladies Automatic Double Hart Beat		Both	650
Ladies Love Automatic		Both	650
Ladies Love Hart Beat		Both	650
Lady Automatic		Both	650
Lady Automatic Black Beauty		Both	650
Manufacture Tourbillon		Both	650
Maxime		Both	650
Maxime Manufacture		Both	650
Maxime Manufacture Lady		Both	650
Maxime Moon & Date		Both	650
Moontimer		Both	650
Ltd. Ed. – Frédéric Chopin	FC-303	Both	650
Persuasion – Automatic	FC-303	Both	650
Persuasion – Automatic Big Date Dualtime		Both	650
Persuasion – Automatic Date	FC-303	Both	650
Persuasion – Automatic Moonphase Carree	FC-365	Both	650
Persuasion – Automatic Moonphase Diamonds	FC-360	Both	650
Persuasion – Automatic Moonphase Gents	FC-360	Both	650
Persuasion – Automatic Moonphase Ladies	FC-360	Both	650
Persuasion Carree Heart Beat Date		Both	650
Persuasion – Heart Beat	FC-310	Both	650
Persuasion – Heart Beat Date	FC-303	Both	650
Persuasion – Ladies Automatic	FC-303 or FC-305	Both	650
Persuasion – Ladies Automatic Heart Beat	FC-310	Both	650
Persuasion – Large Automatic	FC-303	Both	650
Persuasion – Large Automatic Heart Beat	FC-310	Both	650
Persuasion – Moonphase Carree		Both	650
Runabout – Automatic	FC-303	Both	650
Runabout – Automatic Chronograph	FC-392	CW	800
Runabout –Chrono		CW	800
Runabout –Chrono Venice		CW	800
Runabout – Manufacture		Both	650
Runabout – Moonphase		Both	650
Runabout – Venice		Both	650
Runabout – Venice Chrono		CW	800
Runabout – Power Reserve	FC-720	–	–
Slimline Moonphase Manufacture		Both	650
Slimline Tourbillon Manufacture		Both	650
Vintage Racing Chrono		CW	800
Vintage Rally Healey		Both	650
Vintage Rally Healey Chrono		CW	800

How to Properly Use and Set the Frederique Constant 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 Frederique Constant 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 20 times to manually wind the Frederique Constant.

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 Frederique Constant Recommend using a Watch Winder?

Frederique Constant 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 Frederique Constant 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 Frederique Constant?

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

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