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

How to Wind a Vacheron Constantin Watch Correctly: A Simplified Guide

Identifying Your Watch Type

Vacheron Constantin offers a diverse range of watches, including hand-wound, self-winding, and quartz varieties. Although hand-wound and self-winding watches are the primary focus of their collection, they also provide battery-powered quartz options for precise timekeeping. The Patrimony collection showcases an array of styles and designs, ensuring that Vacheron Constantin has a watch to suit any preference or need.

Before attempting to wind your watch, determine its type. Vacheron Constantin 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.

1. Wearing the Watch Daily

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

2. Manual Winding: Rotating the Crown

In position 0: wind the crown in a clockwise direction 20 to 30 times. The movement then rewinds automatically with each movement of the wrist.

Note: Some watches have a screwed crown. The crown must be fully unscrewed before carrying out manual winding. Once the adjustment is done, the crown must be screwed back on in order to ensure the watch watertight.

3. Automatic Winding: Using a Vacheron Constantin Watch Winder

For those with multiple luxury timepieces or without daily wear of their Vacheron Constantin 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 Vacheron Constantin 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 Vacheron Constantin, proper winding is essential for their optimal performance. By using the Vacheron Constantin watch winder, you can ensure that your timepiece remains accurate, eliminates the need for manual winding, and prevents lubricants from drying out.

Most Vacheron Constantin self-winding watches require 650 to 950 revolutions per day, typically wound clockwise. Hence, the majority of watch winders can adequately accommodate the winding needs of Vacheron Constantin watches.

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

Vacheron Constantin 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)
	1056	CCW	650-950
	1120	Both	650-950
	1121	Both	650-950
	1122	Both	650-950
	1125	Both	650-950
	1126	Both	650-950
	1127	Both	650-950
	1130	CCW	650-950
	1137	CW	800
	1190	CCW	650-950
	1204	CW	650
	1206	CCW	800
	1222	Both	650-950
	1226	Both	650-950
	1311	CCW	800
	1312	CW	650-950
	2450	Both	650-950
	2455	–	–
	2460	Both	650-950
	2475	Both	650-950
Historiques Chronometre Royal – 47022	1126	Both	650-950
Historiques Chronometre Royal 1907 – 86122	–	–	–
Historiques Power Reserve – 47200	1190	CCW	650-950
Historiques Toledo 1952 – 47300, 47550	1125	Both	650-950
Historiques Toledo 1952 Haute Joaillerie – 47650	1125	Both	650-950
Historiques Ultra-Fine 1968 – 43043	1120	Both	650-950
Jubilé 1755	2475	Both	650-950
Les Complications 31-day Retrograding Calendar – 47245	1126	Both	650-950
Les Complications Mercator – 43050	1120M	Both	650-950
Les Complications / Patrimony Power Reserve – 47200	1127	Both	650-950
Les Complications Retro 245 – 47245	1126	Both	650-950
Les Complications Saltarello – 43041	1120 MR	Both	650-950
Les Essentielles Automatic – 42100	1312	CW	650-950
Les Essentielles L’Anglaise – 47002	1126	Both	650-950
Les Essentielles Skeleton Watch for Men – 43502	1120 SQ	Both	650-950
Les Essentielles Toledo 1952 – 42100	1312	CW	650-900
Les Masques Edition 2009 – China	2460 G4	Both	650-950
Les Masques Edition 2009 – Gabon	2460 G4	Both	650-950
Les Masques Edition 2009 – Indonesia-Lombok	2460 G4	Both	650-950
Les Masques Edition 2009 – Mexico	2460 G4	Both	650-950
Malte Chronograph – 49180	1137	CW	800
Malte Dual Time – 47400	1222	Both	650-950
Malte Dual Time Diamond Set – 47700	1222	Both	650-950
Malte Dual Time Regulator – 42005	1206 RDT	CCW	800
Malte Large Calendar Watch – 42015	1204	CW	650
Malte Openface Retrograde Perpetual Calendar – 47032	1226 QPRD	Both	650-950
Malte Openworked Model – 43080, 43580	1120 SQ	Both	650-950
Malte Retrograde Perpetual Calendar – 47031	1126 QPR	Both	650-950
Malte Skeleton Large Model – 43080	1120 SQ	Both	650-950
Malte Tonneau Chronograph – 49145	1137	CW	800
Malte Tonneau Day Date – 42008, 42508	1206	CCW	800
Malte Tonneau Dual Time – 47400	1222	Both	650-950
Overseas Chronometer – 42042 / 423A	1311	CCW	800
Overseas Chronograph – 49140, 49150	1137	CW	800
Overseas Date Self-Winding 42mm – 47040	1126	Both	650-950
Overseas Dual Time – 47450	1222 SC	Both	650-950
Overseas Dual Time Diamond-Set – 47551	1222 SC	Both	650-950
Overseas for Women – 12050	1056	CCW	650-950
Overseas Large Model – 47040	1126	Both	650-950
Overseas USA Special Edition Chronograph	1137	CW	800
Patrimony 31-day Retrograding Calendar – 47245	1126	Both	650-950
Patrimony Chronometre Royal – 47022	1126	Both	650-950
Patrimony Contemporaine Date Self-Winding: 85180	2450 SC	–	–
Patrimony Contemporaine Retrograde Day & Date: 86020	2460 R31 R7	Both	650-950
Patrimony Date-Calendar Power Reserve Model – 47200	1127	Both	650-950
Patrimony Perpetual Calendar – 43032	1120 QP	Both	650-950
Patrimony Power Reserve – 47200	1127	Both	650-950
Patrimony Self-Winding Men’s Model – 42002	1312	CW	650-950
Patrimony Toledo 1952: 47300	1125	Both	650-950
Patrimony Traditionelle Date Self-Winding: 87172	2455	–	–
Patrimony Traditionelle Openworked Perpetual Calendar: 43172	1120 QP SQ	Both	650-950
Patrimony Traditionelle Openworked Self-Winding: 43178	1120 SQ	Both	650-950
Patrimony Tribute to Great Explorers – 47070	1126	Both	650-950
Phidias for Men – 48010 / 48020	1130	CCW	650-950
Phidias for Women – 16010 / 16020	1056	CCW	650-950
Quai de L’ile Date Self-Winding: 86050	2460 QH	Both	650-950
Quai de L’ile Day-Date and Power Reserve Self-Winding: 85050	2475 SC	Both	650-950
Royal Eagle Day-Date – 42008	1206	CCW	800
Royal Eagle Chronograph – 49145	1137	CW	800
To and Fro Calendar Watch – 47247	1126 R31	Both	650-950
Tribute to Great Explorers / Christopher Columbus – 47070	1126 AT	Both	650-950
Tribute to Great Explorers / Marco Polo – 47070	1126 AT	Both	650-950

How to Properly Use and Set the Vacheron Constantin 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 Vacheron Constantin 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 Vacheron Constantin.
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 Vacheron Constantin Recommend using a Watch Winder?

Vacheron Constantin 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 Vacheron Constantin 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 Vacheron Constantin ?

If you are considering a watch winder, it is vital that you choose a high quality that meets the specific requirements of your Vacheron Constantin watch. To help you find the best watch winder for Vacheron Constantin, 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 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 Vacheron Constantin 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 Vacheron Constantin 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 Vacheron Constantin watch and follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for proper use and maintenance. With the Mozsly watch winder, you can adorn your Vacheron Constantin and keep the perfect time for years to come.