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Rolex is the name of precision embedded with luxury and timeless elegance. It is liked and kept by watch enthusiasts, style-conscious perfectionists, and collectors.  Rolex brand value reached 10.7 billion USD in 2023, a 2.4 billion USD increase from previous years. This growth indicates Rolex’s worth among buyers.

If you are having the Rolex and wondering how to keep your luxury timepiece ticking perfectly, the wait is over because watch winders for Rolex can do this for you. Scroll down to this guide to explore the role of watch winders for your Rolex, their benefits, key considerations for choosing one, and why watch winders are an excellent choice for maintaining your prized timepiece.

What is a Rolex Watch Winder?

Watch winder is designed to keep automatic watches running when not worn. It simulates wrist motion to keep the watch wound and ready to wear.

It is required for every watch to maintain its proper working, including Rolex watches as well. Moreover, Rolex has complex movements that must be wound to ensure accurate and proper functioning with the help of watch winders.

rolex watch winder

Rolex watch, renowned for their precision engineering and timeless elegance, are cherished possessions for collectors worldwide. Among these automatic timepieces, ensuring they remain wound and accurate when not in use is paramount. Enter the watch winder – a sophisticated accessory designed to simulate the natural motion of wearing the watch, thus keeping it powered. In this guide, we explore the correct method for wind a Rolex with watch winder, ensuring optimal care and longevity for your horological treasures.

Understanding Automatic Watches and Watch Winders

Automatic watches harness kinetic energy from the wearer’s wrist movements to wind the mainspring, which powers the watch. When not worn, an automatic watch will gradually unwind, causing it to stop ticking. A watch winder is an electric device that gently rotates the watch in circular motions, imitating the natural wrist action and keeping the watch wound.

How to wind a rolex watch with watch winder?

Step 1: Choose the Right Automatic Watch Winder for Rolex

Select a Rolex winder that caters to the specific needs of Rolex watches. Key considerations include:

  • Quality: Opt for a winder made from durable materials like wood or metal, with a soft interior to prevent scratches.
  • Settings Flexibility: Ensure the winder allows for adjusting turns per day (TPD) between 600 to 800, as most Rolex watches are suited to this range. Also, look for bidirectional rotation to distribute the lubricant evenly within the movement.
  • Fit: The winder must securely accommodate the size and weight of your Rolex, typically with adjustable watch pillows.
  • Noise Level: A quiet motor is crucial, particularly for bedroom use.

Step 2: Prepare Your Rolex

Before placing your Rolex on the winder, ensure the watch is clean and free from dust or debris. Adjust the time and date if needed before winding, to avoid unnecessary adjustments once it’s in the winder.

Please make sure that your watch still has at least 20%-30% kinetic energy before putting it into the rolex winder. A watch that has stopped moving will not gain kinetic energy when placed in the watch winder box. This is because the automatic watch winders are designed to keep the autowinder watch running, not to provide power to start a stopped watch.

Step 3: Setting Up the Watch Winder Box

Follow these steps to configure watch winder for Rolex:

  • Direction: Set the winder to rotate in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions, or in a bidirectional mode if available. This prevents overloading the mainspring and ensures even winding.
  • TPD: Adjust the turns per day to a setting appropriate for your specific Rolex model. Consult the manufacturer’s recommendation or stick to 650-700 TPD, a common sweet spot for many Rolex watches.
  • Rest Periods: If the winder allows, program rest periods to simulate natural wearing habits. This prevents continuous winding Rolex, in rare cases, over-stress the mechanism.

Step 4: Placing Your Rolex in the Winder

Securely position your Rolex onto the watch pillow, ensuring the watch crown is facing outward to avoid unnecessary pressure. Close and lock the winder if it has a security feature.

Step 5: Maintenance and Monitoring

Regularly check your watch winder’s operation and clean it as needed. It’s also wise to periodically take your Rolex out of the winder and manually wind it a few turns, then set it back, to ensure all parts are well-lubricated.

Rolex watch winder settings:

[CW] – Clockwise winding direction;
[CCW] – Counterclockwise winding direction;
[Both] – Combined mode (Clockwise + Counterclockwise);

MODEL, DESCRIPTIONMOVEMENT / CALIBERWINDING DIRECTIONTURNS PER DAY (TPD)
Most Rolex AutomaticsMost Rolex MovementsBoth650
Calibre 3255Both650
Cellini Date 50515Both650
Cellini Dual Time 50525Both650
Cellini Time 50509Both650
Cellini Time 50609Both650
DaytonaCosmograph 4130CW800-950
DaytonaBoth650-800
Oyster Perpetual 114300Both650
Oyster Perpetual 11600Both650
Oyster Perpetual 11634Both650
Oyster Perpetual 177200Both650
Oyster Perpetual 177210Both650
Oyster Perpetual 177234Both650
Oyster Perpetual Air King 114200Both650
Oyster Perpetual Air King 114210Both650
Oyster Perpetual Air King 114234Both650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116505Both650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116506Both650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116509Both650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116515LNBoth650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116518Both650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116519Both650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116520Both650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116523Both650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116528Both650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116576TBRBoth650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116589Both650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116598Both650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116598 RBOWBoth650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116599Both650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116599 RBOWBoth650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 16520Both650
Oyster Perpetual Date 115200Both650
Oyster Perpetual Date 115210Both650
Oyster Perpetual Date 115234Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116135Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116138Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116139Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116185Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116185 BBRBoth650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116188Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116189Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116189 BBRBoth650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116199 SANRBoth650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116200Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116201Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116203Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116208Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116231Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116233Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116234Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116238Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116243Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116244Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116285 BBRBoth650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178158Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178159Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178239Both650
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Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178243Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178245Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178246Both650
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Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178271Both650
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Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178274Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178275Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178278Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178279Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178286Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178288Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178296Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178313Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81158Both650
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Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81208Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81209Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81298Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81299Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81308Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81318Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81319Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81338Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81339Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81348 SAROBoth650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81348 SABLVBoth650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust II 116300Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust II 116333Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust II 116334Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust Special Edition 81315Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust Turnograph 116261Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust Turnograph 116263Both650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust Turnograph 116264Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118138Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118205Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118206Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118206 2012Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118208Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118209Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118235Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118235 2012Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118238Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118238 2012Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118239Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118296Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118338Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118346Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118348Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118366Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118395BRBoth650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118398Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118399Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 18946Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 18948Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 18956Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 18958Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 228206Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218206Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218235Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218235 2012Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218238Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218239Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218348Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218349Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218349 2012Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218398Both650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218398 BRBoth650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218399Both650
Oyster Perpetual Explorer 114270Both650
Oyster Perpetual Explorer 214270Both650
Oyster Perpetual Explorer II 16570Both650
Oyster Perpetual Explorer II 219570Both650
Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116710 BLNRBoth650
Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116710 LNBoth650
Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116713 LNBoth650
Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116718 LNBoth650
Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116719 BLROBoth650
Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116758 SABoth650
Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116758 SANRBoth650
Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116758 SARUBoth650
Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116759 SABoth650
Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116759 SANRBoth650
Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116759 SARUBoth650
Oyster Perpetual Lady 176200Both650
Oyster Perpetual Lady 176210Both650
Oyster Perpetual Lady 176234Both650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 178159Both650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 178278Both650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 178279Both650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 178288Both650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 178341Both650
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Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 178343Both650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 178383Both650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179136Both650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179138Both650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179158Both650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179159Both650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179159 2012Both650
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Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179178 2012Both650
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Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179239Both650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179313Both650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179368Both650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179384Both650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179458Both650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179459Both650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 28 279135Both650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 80285Both650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 80298Both650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 80299Both650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 80309Both650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 80315Both650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 80318Both650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 80319Both650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 80359Both650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust II 116300Both650
Oyster Perpetual Milgauss 116400Both650
Oyster Perpetual Milgauss 116400GVBoth650
Oyster Perpetual Sea Dweller 16600Both650
Oyster Perpetual Sea Dweller 16600 2014Both650
Oyster Perpetual Sea Dweller Deepsea 116660Both650
Oyster Perpetual Sky Dweller 326135Both800
Oyster Perpetual Sky Dweller 326935Both800
Oyster Perpetual Sky Dweller 326938Both800
Oyster Perpetual Sky Dweller 326939Both800
Oyster Perpetual Submariner 114060Both650
Oyster Perpetual Submariner 14060MBoth650
Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 116610 LNBoth650
Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16610Both650
Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16610LVBoth650
Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16610LV97200Both650
Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16613LBBoth650
Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16613LNBoth650
Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16618LBBoth650
Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16618LNBoth650
Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16619LBBoth650
Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master 116622Both650
Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master 116655Both650
Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master 166228Both650
Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master 166622Both650
Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master 116623Both650
Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master 168622Both650
Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master 169622Both650
Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master 169623Both650
Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master II 116680Both650
Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master II 116681Both650
Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master II 116688Both650
Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master II 116689Both650
SubmarinerBoth650

There are two points needing to pay attention to while using a rolex watch winder:

  1. Before placing the watch in, the watch itself should run normally. It is best to have more than half of the kinetic energy, because the watch winder keeps the watch running, and the stopped watch may not be able to drive.
  2. the turning direction of watch winder box must conform to the design of the watch.

FAQs For Watch Winder For Rolex

1. Is it Good to Use a Watch Winder for Rolex?

Yes, a watch winder can improve Rolex’s working order. It ensures the watch remains wound, maintains accurate timekeeping, and helps distribute lubricants within the movement, which can prolong the watch’s lifespan.

2. Is it Better to Keep a Watch on a Winder or Not?

Keeping your Rolex on a winder is generally better, especially if you don’t wear it daily. It prevents the watch from stopping, maintains accuracy, and reduces the need for frequent manual winding.

3. How Many Rotations Does a Rolex Watch Winder Have?

Rolex watches typically require around 650 TPD. Most high-quality watch winders, like those from Mozsly, offer customizable settings to meet this requirement.

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