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Seiko diver watches are truly masterpieces of precision engineering, offering exceptional performance at an affordable price perfect for water sports enthusiasts like you. Designed with durability and moisture resistance in mind, proper care can maximize its lifespan, protecting your investment for years to come.

Discover the art of winding various Seiko models and movements in this comprehensive guide. Learn the right winding direction and appropriate daily turn count, ensuring efficient use of your watch winder and maintaining your Seiko diver watch in peak condition.

How to Properly Wind a Seiko Watch: A Simple Guide

Know Your Watch’s Type

Seiko watches typically come in three main types: manual-wind, self-winding (automatic mechanical), and quartz watches.

Manual-wind watches require manual winding by rotating the crown, while self-winding watches automatically wind through the movement of the wearer’s wrist. Quartz watches, on the other hand, use a battery for power.

1. Everyday Wear Watch:

For those who wear their Seiko automatic watch regularly, everyday wear naturally helps to wind the watch’s movement due to arm movement. This ensures that the watch consistently keeps accurate time without requiring manual intervention.

2. Manual Winding:

In instances where the Seiko timepiece has been idle for an extended period, it may require manual winding. To do so, simply unscrew the crown until it’s in the first position and gently turn it clockwise approximately 30-40 times until you feel slight resistance. Be cautious not to overwind, as this can cause damage to the movement.

3. Using the Seiko Watch Winder: Utilizing a Seik or watch winder is another practical solution for those with multiple luxury timepieces or when a Seiko is not worn daily. Mozsly watch winder and Wolf watch winders provide accurate simulations of natural wrist movement to preserve accuracy without risking damage from manual handling.

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.

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

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

SEIKO 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)
300M Marinemaster		Both	650
Ananta Automatic Chronograph: SRQ	8R28	Both	500-950
Ananta Chrono		Both	650
Ananta Chrono 100th Anniversary		Both	650
Ananta Chrono Kumadori		Both	650
Ananta Double Retrograde Automatic: SBP	6R24	Both	650
Ananta Multi Hand Automatic: SPB	6R21	Both	650
Anata Spring Drive Chrono		Both	650
Grand Seiko		Both	650
Grand Seiko GMT		Both	650
Grand Seiko Hi-Beat 36000		Both	650
Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chrono		Both	650
Grand Seiko Spring Drive Diver		Both	650
Grand Seiko Spring Drive Limited Edition		Both	650
Premier Automatic: SPB	6R15 or 6R20	Both	500-950
Prospex 200 Diver		CW	650
Seiko 5 Sports: SNZ	7S26 or7S36	Both	650-950
Seiko Automatic Divers: SKX	7S26	Both	500-950
Seiko Credors	6S Series	CW	650-950
Seiko Flightmaster: SBD 5001	6S37	CW	650-950
Seiko Landmaster	8L35	Both	500-950
Seiko Marinemaster	8L35	Both	500-950
Spring Drives	5R64	Both	650
Kinetic:	Kinetic	“	“
	Kinetic Auto Relay	“	“
	Kinetic Perpetual	“	“
Seiko Kinetic: SKA, SKH	–	“	“
Seiko Kinetic Auto Relay: SMA	–	“	“
Seiko Perpetual: SNP	–	“	“
Mechanic:	4S Series	Both	650
	5606	Both	650
	6601	Both	650
	6119	Both	650
	6R20	Both	650
	6S Series	CW	650
	7625E	Both	650
	7S Series	Both	650
	8L Series	Both	650
	9S Series	Both	650

How to Properly Use and Set the Watch Winder

If for some reason you don’t have access to your watch’s user guide, or you just want to try it out, here are some more detailed tips to help you set up watch with your Seiko 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 Seiko.
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 Seiko Recommend using a Watch Winder?

Seiko does not officially recommend or endorse the use of automatic watch winders for Seiko watch. Seiko watches are engineered to be wound manually or to be powered by the natural motion of the wearer’s wrist. Most models come with a power reserve that can last anywhere from several hours to days.

Maintain the optimal functionality of your Seiko dive watch by considering a Seiko watch winder. Likely, you don’t use your Seiko dive watch daily. As the watch naturally winds due to wrist movements, it will stop operating within a day or two after removal. Consequently, you might find yourself wasting time readjusting the time and date features before your dive. A Seiko watch winder resolves this issue by keeping your watch wound when not in use.

Seiko has two distinct types of watch winders: kinetic watch winder and automatic watch winder

We do not recommend watch winders for kinetic watches as they will not perform well in such devices. However, if your Seiko features an automatic movement, automatic watch winder could be beneficial.

What is the Best Watch Winder for Seiko?

If you are considering a watch winder, it is vital that you choose a high quality and programmable TPD that meets the specific requirements of your Seiko watch. To help you find the best watch winder for Seiko, 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
Dimensions: 4.4 x 6 x 4.4 inches
High-Quality Material: Black/Orange/Purple/Green/Blue/Brown/White/Red/Carbon Fiber/Light Blue Leather

✅4 modes with TPD settings ranging from 650 to 1500
✅All three winding directions are supported
✅Use Japanese upgraded Mabuchi Motor to Safeguard Your Sound Sleep
✅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
✅Anti-magnetization Design
✅Use Japanese upgraded Mabuchi Motor
✅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 winder specifically designs a secure storage container for Seiko dive watches and precisely calibrates it to ensure your watch remains wound and ready for use. While stored in this rotating device – oscillating both clockwise and counterclockwise – you can be confident that the lubricants within your watch will never solidify or thicken, permitting the timepiece to operate continuously without any issues. As a result, you may not need to send your watch for repairs as frequently.

Your Seiko dive watch is an impressive combination of engineering, functionality, and aesthetics. Preserve its peak performance by following these simple and convenient suggestions, allowing you to enjoy its benefits even longer.

In Conclusion

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 watch 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!