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

How to Wind a Panerai Watch Correctly: A Simplified Guide

Identifying Your Watch Type

Panerai offers two main types of watches, manual and self-winding. As a result, consumers will not find quartz watch options that rely on battery power in Panerai’s lineup, despite the fact that hand-wound and self-winding watches feature prominently in the Panerai lineup.

Before attempting to wind your watch, determine its type. Panerai manual wind watches need regular winding to maintain power reserve, while self-winding watches can be wound through natural wrist movement or by using a watch winder.

Wearing the Watch Daily

When you wear your Panerai watch frequently, your arm’s natural movement winds the watch’s movement, ensuring accurate timekeeping without manual winding.

Manual Winding: Rotating the Crown

If the watch is stopped for a long time, it is recommended that it be rewound with a few clockwise turns of the winding crown in the initial position after raising the lever of the device protecting the winding crown.

1. Raise the lever of the crown cap and without pulling out the crown, turn it clockwise until the power reserve is charged enough.
2. Return the winding crown to the initial position and close the lever of the crown cap.

Automatic Winding: Using a Panerai Watch Winder

For those with multiple luxury timepieces or without daily wear of their Panerai watch, using a watch winder is a practical option. Brands like Mozsly and Wolf provide watch winders that replicate natural wrist motion, maintaining accuracy without damage due to manual winding.

Following these guidelines will help you wind your Panerai watch properly, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.

How Does an Automatic Watch Winder Work?

Are you unfamiliar with the concept of an automatic watch winder? In simple terms, it is a specialized jewelry box equipped with a motor and microprocessor, designed to actively rotate your watch at regular intervals. This simulated wrist movement keeps your timepiece properly wound.

An automatic watch winder offers various rotation settings, including clockwise only, counterclockwise only, or both directions, depending on the specifications of your watch’s movement. Multi-watch winders even support alternating rotations, enabling the simultaneous winding of multiple watches.

When it comes to automatic watches like those produced by Panerai, proper winding is essential for their optimal performance. By using the Panerai watch winder, you can ensure that your timepiece remains accurate, eliminates the need for manual winding, and prevents lubricants from drying out.

Most Panerai self-winding watches require 650 to 800 revolutions per day, typically wound clockwise. Hence, the majority of watch winders can adequately accommodate the winding needs of Panerai watches.

To assist you further, we present the recommended turns per day (TPD) and winding directions for your Panerai watch. Familiarizing yourself with these Panerai watch winder settings will ensure optimal care for your cherished timepiece.

Panerai Winding Parameters

Definitions:

«CW» – Clockwise winding direction;
«CCW» – Counterclockwise winding direction;
«Both» – Combined mode (Clockwise + Counterclockwise);
«–» – Undefined;

MODEL, DESCRIPTION	MOVEMENT / CALIBER	WINDING DIRECTION	TURNS PER DAY (TPD)
	OP III	CW	800
	OP IV	Both	650
	OP V	CW	800
	OP VI	Both	650
	OP VII	Both	650
	OP VIII	CW	800
	OP IX	CW	800
	OP XII	CW	800
	OP XIII	CW	800
	OP XV	CW	800
	OP XVIII	CW	800
	OP XIX	CW	800
	OP XXI	CW	800
	OP XXII	CW	800
	OP XXIII	Both	650
	OP XXIV	CW	800
	P.2003	Both	–
	P.2003/5	Both	–
	P.9000	Both	–
	P.9001	Both	–
	P.9002	Both	–
FER 001 Ferrari Granturismo Automatic 45mm	OP III	CW	800
FER 002 Ferrari Scuderia Automatic 45mm	OP III	CW	800
FER 003 Ferrari Granturismo GMT 45mm	OP VII	CW	800
FER 004 Ferrari Granturismo Chronograph 45mm	OP XII	CW	800
FER 005 Ferrari Granturismo Rattrapante	OP XVIII	CW	800
FER 006 Ferrari Granturismo Chronograph	OP XII	CW	800
FER 008 Ferrari Scuderia Chronograph 45mm	OP XII	CW	800
FER 009 Ferrari Scuderia GMT 45mm	OP VIII	CW	800
FER 010 Ferrari Scuderia Rattrapante	OP XVIII	CW	800
FER 011 Ferrari Granturismo Chronograph 45mm	OP XII	CW	800
FER 013 Ferrari Granturismo Chronograph 45mm	OP XII	CW	800
FER 014 Ferrari Scuderia Flyback 45mm	OP XIX	CW	800
FER 015 Ferrari Perpetual Calendar 45mm	OP XXII	CW	800
FER 016 Ferrari Perpetual Calendar 45mm	OP XXII	CW	800
FER 017 Ferrari Granturismo GMT / Alarm 45mm	OP XXIV	CW	800
FER 018 Ferrari Granturismo Chronograph 40mm	OP XXIII	Both	650
FER 019 Ferrari Scuderia Chronograph 40mm	OP XXIII	Both	650
FER 022 Ferrari Scuderia 10 days GMT	P.2003/5	Both	–
FER 025 Ferrari 1/8 Second	OP XXI	CW	800
FER 026 Ferrari Rattrapante Chronograph 45mm	OP XVIII	CW	800
FER 028 Ferrari Scuderia Chronograph 45mm	OP XII	CW	800
FER 030 Ferrari California Flyback Chronograph 45mm	OP XIX	CW	800
FER 033 Ferrari Rattrapante Chronograph 45mm	OP XVIII	CW	800
FER 034 Ferrari Scuderia Chronograph 45mm	OP XII	CW	800
FER 038 Ferrari Chronograph DLC 45mm	OP XII	CW	800
PAM 023 Luminor GMT 44mm	ETA 2893/2	Both	650
PAM 024 Luminor Submersible Diver’s Professional	OP III	CW	800
PAM 025 Luminor Submersible Diver’s Professional	OP III	CW	800
PAM 027 Luminor Power Reserve 44mm	Soprod 9040	Both	650
PAM 028 Luminor Power Reserve 44mm	Soprod 9040	Both	650
PAM 029 Luminor GMT 44mm	ETA 2893/2	Both	650
PAM 045 Luminor Chrono 2000 SE	OP V	CW	800
PAM 046 Radiomir GMT / Alarm SE	GP 59	Both	650
PAM 048 Luminor Marina Auto 40mm	OP III	CW	800
PAM 049 Luminor Marina Auto 40mm	OP III	CW	800
PAM 050 Luminor Marina Auto 40mm	OP III	CW	800
PAM 051 Luminor Marina Auto 40mm	OP III	CW	800
PAM 052 Luminor Chrono Titanium Steel 40mm SE	OP IV	Both	650
PAM 057 Luminor Power Reserve 44mm	Soprod 9040	Both	650
PAM 060 Luminor Chrono Flyback 40mm SE	OP VI	Both	650
PAM 062 Radiomir 40mm	OP VII	Both	650
PAM 063 Luminor GMT 44mm	OP VIII or ETA 2893	CW	800
PAM 064 Luminor Submersible 1000m SE	OP III	CW	800
PAM 065 Radiomir Platinum SE	FP 6850	CW	800
PAM 069 Luminor Marina Auto 40mm	OP III	CW	800
PAM 070 Luminor Marina Auto 40mm	OP III	CW	800
PAM 072 Luminor Chrono Titanium Steel 40mm	OP IV	Both	650
PAM 073 Radiomir White Gold 40mm w/diamonds	FP 1153	CCW	650-900
PAM 073 Radiomir White Gold 40mm w/diamonds		Both	650
PAM 074 Luminor Chrono Titanium Steel 40mm	OP IV	Both	650
PAM 076 Luminor Blackseal SE	OP III	CW	800
PAM 081 Luminor Automatic Monte Carlo 2000	OP III	CW	800
PAM 086 Luminor Marina Auto 40mm	OP III	CW	800
PAM 087 Luminor Submersible 1000m 44mm	OP III	CW	800
PAM 088 Luminor GMT 44mm	OP VIII	CW	800
PAM 089 Luminor GMT 44mm	OP VIII	CW	800
PAM 090 Luminor Power Reserve 44mm	OP IX	CW	800
PAM 091 Luminor Marina Auto 44mm	OP III	CW	800
PAM 091 Luminor Marina Auto 1950		Both	650
PAM 092 Luminor Submersible Arktos SE	OP III	CW	800
PAM 093 Luminor Power Reserve 44mm	OP IX	CW	800
PAM 098 Radiomir GMT Alarm	GP 59 or OP VII	Both	650
PAM 103 Radiomir 40mm	OP VII	Both	650
PAM 104 Luminor Marina Auto 44mm	OP III	CW	800
PAM 105 Luminor Chrono for AMG SE	OP V	CW	800
PAM 106 Luminor Submersible Diver’s Prof. 44mm	OP III	CW	800
PAM 107 Luminor Marina Regatta 2001	OP III	CW	800
PAM 108 Luminor Chrono for AMG SE	OP IV	Both	650
PAM 119 Luminor Marina Auto 40mm	OP III	CW	800
PAM 120 Luminor Marina Auto 40mm	OP III	CW	800
PAM 121 Luminor Chrono Titanium Steel 40mm	OP IV	Both	650
PAM 122 Luminor Chrono 40mm	OP IV	Both	650
PAM 123 Luminor Power Reserve 44mm	Soprod 9040 or OP IX	CW	800
PAM 124 Luminor Power Reserve 44mm	OP IX	CW	800
PAM 125 Luminor Power Reserve 40mm	OP IX	CW	800
PAM 126 Luminor Power Reserve 40mm	OP IX	CW	800
PAM 140 Luminor Marina Auto 44mm	OP III	CW	800
PAM 141 Radiomir 40mm	OP VII	Both	650
PAM 152 Luminor Sealand for Purdey SE	OP III	CW	800
PAM 153 Luminor Sealand for Purdey SE	OP III	CW	800
PAM 154 Luminor Sealand for Purdey SE	OP III	CW	800
PAM 155 Luminor Sealand for Purdey SE	OP III	CW	800
PAM 156 Luminor GMT Regatta 2002 SE	OP VIII	CW	800
PAM 159 Luminor GMT 40mm	OP VIII	CW	800
PAM 160 Luminor GMT 40mm	OP VIII	CW	800
PAM 161 Luminor GMT 44mm	OP VIII	CW	800
PAM 162 LuminorChrono 44mm	OP XII	CW	800
PAM 164 Luminor Marina Auto 44mm	OP III	CW	800
PAM 165 Luminor Marina Auto 44mm	OP III	CW	800
PAM 168 Luminor Chrono Regatta 2003 SE	OP XII	Both	650
PAM 170 Luminor Submersible Diver’s Professional	OP III	CW	800
PAM 171 Luminor Power Reserve 44mm	OP IX	CW	800
PAM 180 Luminor Marina Automatic 44mm	OP III	CW	800
PAM 184 Radiomir GMT 42mm	OP VII	Both	650
PAM 185 Radiomir GMT 42mm	OP VII	Both	650
PAM 186 Luminor Arktos GMT 44mm	OP VIII	CW	800
PAM 187 Luminor Submersible Chrono 1000m SE	OP XII	CW	800
PAM 188 Luminor Chrono Daylight 44mm	OP XIX	CW	800
PAM 193 Depth Guage 47mm	OP XV	CW	800
PAM 194 Luminor Submersible 2500m SE	OP III	CW	800
PAM 196 Luminor Chrono Daylight 44mm	OP XII	CW	800
PAM 199 Luminor Submersible Regatta 2004 SE	OP III	CW	800
PAM 2001 Family		Both	650
PAM 202 Luminor Submersible Chrono 1000m Slytech 47mm	OP XII	CW	800
PAM 209 Luminor Marina Automatic 44mm	OP III	CW	800
PAM 212 Luminor 1950 Chronograph Flyback 44mm	OP XIX	CW	800
PAM 213 Luminor 1950 ChronoRattrapante 44mm	OP XVIII	CW	800
PAM 214 Radiomir Chrono Rattrapante 45mm	OP XVIII	CW	800
PAM 216 Luminor Sealand “Jules Verne”	OP III	CW	800
PAM 220 Luminor Marina Automatic 44mm	OP III	CW	800
PAM 221 Luminor Marina Automatic Titanium 44mm	OP III	CW	800
PAM 222 Luminor Power Reserve Regatta 44mm	OP IX	CW	800
PAM 224 Luminor Chrono Daylight Firenze 44mm	OP Xll	CW	800
PAM 225 Luminor Submersible Chrono 1000m Slytech	OP XII	CW	800
PAM 228 Luminor GMT	OP III	CW	800
PAM 229 Luminor Marina	OP lll	CW	800
PAM 230 Luminor Marina Olympic Games	OP lll	CW	800
PAM 235 Radiomir 10 Days GMT 45mm	P.2003	Both	–
PAM 236 Luminor Chrono Daylight 44mm	OP Xll	CW	800
PAM 237 Luminor GMT “Ghost”	OP Vlll	CW	800
PAM 238 Radiomir GMT / Alarm 42mm	GP 59	Both	600
PAM 240 Luminor Marina Auto Titanio 44mm	OP lll	CW	800
PAM 241 Luminor Power Reserve 40mm	OP IX	CW	800
PAM 242 Radiomir GMT	OP Xlll	CW	800
PAM 243 Luminor 1950 Submersible 1000M	OP lll	CW	800
PAM 244 Luminor GMT 40mm	OP Vlll	CW	800
PAM 246 Radiomir One-Eighth Second SE 2006	OP XXI	CW	800
PAM 250 Luminor Chrono Daylight 44mm	OP Xll	CW	800
PAM 251 Luminor Chrono Daylight 44mm	OP Xll	CW	800
PAM 252 Luminor North Pole GMT 44mm SE 2006	OP VIII	CW	800
PAM 253 Luminor 1950 Flyback Regatta 44mm SE 2006	OP XIX	CW	800
PAM 270 Luminor 1950 10 Days GMT 44mm	P.2003	Both	–
PAM 273 Radiomir 10 Days GMT 45mm	P.2003	Both	–
PAM 274 Radiomir 10 Days GMT 45mm	P.2003	Both	–
PAM 279 Luminor Marina Automatic 44mm	OP III	CW	800
PAM 282 Luminor Marina Automatic	OP III	CW	800
PAM 283 Luminor Marina Automatic 40mm	OP III	CW	800
PAM 286 Luminor 1950 Regatta Rattrapante SE 2007	OP XVIII	CW	800
PAM 287 Radiomir Black Seal Automatic 45mm	OP III	CW	800
PAM 288 Radiomir Chrono 45mm	OP XII	CW	800
PAM 296 Luminor Auto Titanium 44mm	OP lll	CW	800
PAM 297 Luminor GMT 44mm	OP VIII	CW	800
PAM 298 Luminor Marina Automatic 40mm	OP III	CW	800
PAM 299 Luminor Marina Automatic 44mm	OP III	CW	800
PAM 301 Luminor Marina Automatic 44mm	OP III	CW	800
PAM 305 Luminor 1950 Submersible 3 Days Automatic 47mm	P.9000	Both	–
PAM 307 Luminor 1950 Pangea Submersible	OP XV	CW	800
PAM 308 Luminor Regatta Chronograph		CW	800
PAM 310 Luminor Chronograph 40mm	OP XII	CW	800
PAM 311 Luminor Monopulsante		CW	800
PAM 312 Luminor 1950		CW	800
PAM 312 Luminor 1950 Marina 3 Days Automatic 44mm	P.9000	Both	–
PAM 320 Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT Automatic 44mm	P.9001	Both	–
PAM 321 Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT Power Reserve Automatic 44mm	P.9002	Both	–
PAM 323 Radiomir 10 Days GMT 47mm	P.2003/5	Both	1800
PAM 326 Luminor Chrono Daylight 44mm	OP XII	CW	800
PAM 327 Luminor Chrono Daylight Titanio 44mm	OP XII	CW	800
PAM 328 Luminor 1950 Marina 3 Days Automatic 44mm	P.9000	Both	–
PAM 329 Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT Automatic 44mm	P.9001	Both	–
PAM 332 Luminor 1950 Regatta Rattrapante	OP XVIII	CW	800
PAM 333 Luminor Marina Automatic 40mm	OP III	CW	800
PAM 335 Luminor 1950 10 Days GMT Ceramica	P.2003	Both	1800
PAM 343 Radiomir Regatta One/Eighth Second Titanio	OP XXI	CW	800
PAM 347 Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT Power Reserve Automatic	P.9002	Both	–
PAM 351 Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Automatic Titanio 44mm	P.9000	Both	–
PAM 352 Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Automatic	P.9000	Both	–
PAM 355 Radiomir GMT / Alarm 42mm	OP XXIV	CW	800
PAM 359 Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Automatic 44mm	P.9000	Both	–
PAM 361 Luminor 1950 Flyback 44mm	OP XIX	CW	800
PAM 362 Luminor 1950 Chrono Rattrapante	XVIII	CW	800
PAM 364 Luminor Submersible 1950		Both	850
PAM 388 Luminor Radiomir Black Seal 3 Days		Both	850
PAM 389 Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic		Both	850
PAM 392 Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days		Both	850
PAM 393 Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Oro Rosso		Both	850
PAM 438 Luminor 1950 Tuttonero 3 Days GMT		Both	850
PAM 441 Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT Ceramica		Both	850
PAM 507 Luminor 1950 Submersible Bronzo		Both	850
PAM 508 Luminor 1950 Submersible Ceramica		Both	850
PAM 523 Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days		Both	850
PAM 524 Luminor 1950 Chrono Flyback		Both	850
PAM 525 Luminor 1950 Chrono Flyback Oro Rosso		Both	870
PAM 526 Luminor 1950 Regatta 3 Flyback Titanio		Both	870
PAM 813 Luminor Sealand For Purdey	OP III	CW	800
PAM 814 Luminor Sealand For Purdey	OP III	CW	800
PAM 815 Luminor Sealand For Purdey	OP III	CW	800
PAM 817 Luminor Sealand For Purdey	OP III	CW	800
PAM 818 Luminor Sealand For Purdey	OP III	CW	800
PAM 831 Luminor Sealand For Purdey 2007	OP III	CW	800
PAM 832 Luminor Sealand For Purdey 2007	OP III	CW	800
PAM 833 Luminor Sealand For Purdey 2007	OP III	CW	800
PAM 9000 Family		Both	650
Slytech Mare Nostrom: 5218-301/A, 5218-302, 5218-304	ETA 2801-2+DD3127	Both	650

How to Properly Use and Set the Panerai  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 Panerai watch with your automatic watch winder:

1. 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 Panerai.
2. 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.
3. 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. If the time is still correct after two days, then this is the setup for you and you don’t need to experiment anymore.
4. However, if the time is wrong, increment to the next TPD setting and repeat the above process.
5. If the time is correct after two days, you’ve found the correct setting.
6. If the time is wrong, set the winder to turn clockwise only, and repeat the process.
7. If the time is still correct after two days, this is the correct setting for you.
8. If the time is incorrect, set it to rotate counterclockwise only and repeat the process.

Does Panerai Recommend using a Watch Winder?

Panerai 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 Panerai 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 Panerai?

If you are considering a watch winder, it is vital that you choose a high quality that meets the specific requirements of your Panerai watch. To help you find the best watch winder for Panerai, I would like to recommend the following two excellent products:

MOZSLY® Single Watch Winder – Black Leather

Material: Wooden Box/PU Leather/Acrylic Board
Color: Black/Orange/Purple/Green/Blue/Brown/White/Red/Carbon Fiber/Light Blue Leather
Dimensions: 4.4 x 6 x 4.4 inches

✅4 modes with TPD settings ranging from 650 to 1500
✅All three winding directions are supported
✅Use Japanese upgraded Mabuchi Motor
✅Anti-magnetization Design
✅Dual Power Type
✅3 Years Warranty
✅100% handmade

MOZSLY® Double Watch Winder -Orange Leather

 

Material: Wooden Box/PU Leather/Acrylic Board
Color: Black/Orange Leather
Size: 8.85.94.7 inches

✅4 modes with TPD settings ranging from 650 to 1500
✅All three winding directions are supported
✅Use Japanese upgraded Mabuchi Motor
✅Anti-magnetization Design
✅Dual Power Type
✅3 Years Warranty
✅100% handmade

This beautiful dual watch winder simultaneously powers two watches. A quiet motor drives selectable winding modes while adjustable settings suit various calibers.

MOZSLY watch winders use high-quality upgraded Japanese Mabuchi motors, a well-known brand that manufactures precision motors. These motors keep the noise below 10db 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 Panerai will not be magnetized and affect the running time.

With a 36-month warranty and friendly customer service, we welcome you to purchase Mozsly watch winders!

In Conclusion

For Panerai watch owners, purchasing a Mozsly watch winder is a wise decision. By properly maintaining your watch with a Mozsly watch winder you can ensure its accuracy, longevity, and overall performance.

Remember to choose the Turns Per Day (TPD) and winding direction that meets the specific requirements of your Panerai watch and follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for proper use and maintenance. With the Mozsly watch winder, you can adorn your Panerai watch and keep the perfect time for years to come.