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

How to Wind a Maurice Lacroix Watch Correctly: A Simplified Guide

Identifying Your Watch Type

Maurice Lacroix 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 for those who prioritize accuracy with minimal maintenance. 

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

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

If you own multiple luxury watches or don’t wear your Maurice Lacroix 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 Maurice Lacroix watches, which usually require 650 to 950 turns per day (typically in a clockwise direction), most high-quality winders have the settings needed to keep your timepiece in perfect condition.

Maurice Lacroix 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)
	ML 05	Both	650
	ML 06	CW	800
	ML 15	Both	650
	ML 20	CW	800
	ML 27	Both	650
	ML 37	Both	650
	ML 58	Both	650
	ML 67	CW	800
	ML 102	Both	650
	ML 105	–	–
	ML 111	CW	800
	ML 112/3	CW	800
	ML 113	Both	650
	ML 115	Both	650
	ML 121	Both	650
	ML 127	Both	650
	ML 128	Both	650-950
	ML 129	Both	650
	ML 160	–	–
	ML 163	Both	650
Classiques Date Automatique 2010		Both	650
Classiques Date Automatique 2013		Both	650
Classiques Joures Retrograde		Both	650
Croneo		CW	800
Croneo: 39721-6725/6728		CW	800
Croneo: 02736-1121		CW	800
Croneo: 67784-1132/1633/6732	ML 67	CW	800
Croneo Roger Federer		CW	800
Flyback Aviator	ML 15	Both	650
Les Classiques Chrono		CW	800
Les Classiques Chrono Edition 2011		CW	800
Les Classiques Grande Date GMT		Both	650
Les Classiques Phase de Lune		Both	650
Les Classiques Reserve de Marche		Both	650
Les Classiques Tradition		Both	650
Les Classiques Tradition Limited 2013		Both	650
Masterchrono	ML 67	CW	800
Masterpiece 5 Aiguilles: 27792-1625/6727	ML 27	Both	650
Masterpiece Calendrier Rétrograde Limited Edition		Both	650
Masterpiece Chrono Globe		CW	800
Masterpiece Cing&Cing		Both	650
Masterpiece Cing Aiguilles		Both	650
Masterpiece Croneo		CW	800
Masterpiece Double Rétrograde		Both	650
Masterpiece Flyback Annuaires: 15827-1121/1722	ML 15	Both	650
Masterpiece Flyback Aviator		Both	650
Masterpiece Flyback Grand Guichet: 05826-1101/1702	ML 05	Both	650
Masterpiece Grand Guichet: 58789, 58788	ML 58	Both	650
Masterpiece Grand Guichet Ladies		Both	650
Masterpiece Jours Rétrogrades		Both	650
Masterpiece Jours Rétrogrades Tonneau	ML 102	Both	650
Masterpiece Lune Rétrograde		Both	650
Masterpiece Masterchrono		CW	800
Masterpiece Phase de Lune: 37757, 37767, 37768	ML 37	Both	650
Masterpiece Phase de Lune Dame	ML 37	Both	650
Masterpiece Phase de Lune Diamonds	ML 163	Both	650
Masterpiece Phase de Lune Ladies		Both	650
Masterpiece Phase de Lune Tonneau	ML 37	Both	650
Masterpiece Régulateur	ML 105	Both	650
Masterpiece “Reveil”: 20779-1626/6725	ML 20	CW	800
Masterpiece Reveille Globe	ML 06	CW	800
Masterpiece Seconde Mysterieuse		Both	650
Masterpiece Square Wheel		Both	670
Memoire 1		Both	650
Pontos: 62773-6701		Both	650
Pontos: 68774-1101, 68775-1704/6705		Both	650
Pontos: 09776-1122, 09777-1723/6721/6722		Both	650
Pontos 1967		Both	650
Pontos 62773 6701		Both	650
Pontos 68774 1101 68775 1704 6705		Both	650
Pontos Automatique Herren:	ML 115	Both	650
Pontos Automatique Gents		Both	650
Pontos Automatique Ladies: PT 6044		Both	650
Pontos Chronographe		CW	800
Pontos Chronographe: 43mm PT 7538, PT 7548	ML 111 and 112	CW	800
Pontos Chronograph Bicolor		CW	800
Pontos Chronograph Full Black / Titanium: PT 6188	Personalized Valjoux 7750	CW	800
Pontos Chronographe Rectangulaire		CW	800
Pontos Chronographe S		CW	800
Pontos Chronographe Titanium		CW	800
Pontos Chronographe Valgranges	Personalized ETA Valgranges A07	CW	800
Pontos Chronographe Valjoux Titanium	ML 111 and 112	CW	800
Pontos Chronographe Vintage		CW	800
Pontos Date		Both	650
Pontos Day/Date: PT 6158		Both	650
Pontos Day Date Vintage		Both	650
Pontos Décentrique GMT:	ML 121	Both	650
Pontos Décentrique GMT Ltd Ed: PT 6108	ML 121	Both	650
Pontos Décentrique GMT Berlin Edition		Both	650
Pontos Décentrique Phase de Lune		Both	650
Pontos GMT: 10818-1101/1702/6703 PT 6068		Both	650
Pontos Grand Guichet GMT: PT 6208	ML 129	Both	650
Pontos Jourse Date		Both	650
Pontos Limited Edition 2005		CW	800
Pontos Limited Edition 2012		Both	650
Pontos Power Reserve: PT 6088	ML 113	CW	820
Pontos Rectangulaire Automatique: PT 6257	–	–	–
Pontos Rectangulaire Chrono 3 Counters: PT 6197	ML 112/3	CW	800
Pontos Rectangulaire		CW	800
Pontos Rectangulaire Reserve de Marche: PT 6207	ML 113	Both	650
Pontos Reserve de Marche		Both	650
Pontos Rol		Both	650
Pontos S Blue		CW	800
Pontos S Diver		Both	650
Pontos S Extreme		CW	800
Pontos S Extreme Blue		CW	800
Pontos S Extreme Edition		CW	800
Pontos S Extreme Khaki		CW	800
Pontos S Supercharged		CW	800
Pontos The Olympians		CW	800
Roger Federer Croneo Special Edition		CW	800
Square Wheel	ML 156	Both	650
Square Wheel Vintage	ML 156	Both	650
Starside	ML 160	–	–

How to Properly Use and Set the Maurice Lacroix 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 Maurice Lacroix 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 Maurice Lacroix.

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 Maurice Lacroix Recommend using a Watch Winder?

Maurice Lacroix 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 Maurice Lacroix 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 Maurice Lacroix?

If you are considering a watch winder, it is vital that you choose a high quality that meets the specific requirements of your Maurice Lacroix watch. Here are two recommended watch winder:

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 Maurice Lacroix 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 Maurice Lacroix owners who want to preserve the accuracy and longevity of their timepieces.

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