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Correct watch winder settings come down to two numbers: turns per day (TPD) and rotation direction. Most automatic watches are published at about 650 TPD in both directions. The exceptions matter, though. Valjoux 7750-based chronographs are listed at 800 TPD clockwise, and many Patek Philippe and Tissot Powermatic 80 watches wind counter-clockwise only.
Use the lookup below, or scan the tables by brand and caliber. Every figure comes from published winder-maker data, mainly Orbita's watch database, with Barrington's TPD guide and maker FAQs where noted. Where no published figure exists, we say so instead of guessing.
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Find your watch winder settings
Base movements (ETA, Sellita, Valjoux, Lemania)
Many brands share these movements. Start here if you know your caliber.
- ETA 2824-2 (Hamilton Khaki, Tissot, older Tudor, Sinn)Both directions650 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- ETA 2892-A2 (Bell & Ross, Baume & Mercier, Raymond Weil)Both directions650 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- ETA 2836-2 / 2834-2 (Tissot, Hamilton day-date models)Both directions650 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- Sellita SW200 base (Raymond Weil Freelancer)Both directions650–800 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- ETA / Valjoux 7750, 7753, 7754 (most Swiss automatic chronographs)Clockwise only800 TPDOrbita watch database
- Lemania 5100 (Sinn and Bell & Ross chronographs)Counter-clockwise only800 TPDOrbita watch database
- Tissot Powermatic 80 (Tissot Luxury Automatic)Counter-clockwise only800 TPDOrbita watch database
- Tissot C01.211 (PRC 200 and T-Race chronographs)Counter-clockwise only800 TPDOrbita watch database
Rolex
We found no TPD figure published by Rolex itself.
- Most Rolex automaticsBoth directions650 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- SubmarinerBoth directions650 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- Daytona (Cosmograph 4130)Both directions650–800 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- GMT-Master (16700, Cal. 3135)Both directions650–800 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- Yacht-Master II (Cal. 4160)Not publishedNot publishedOrbita watch database · Orbita lists it as TBD
- Day-Date / PresidentBoth directionsAbout 600 TPDOrbita Q&AIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- GMT-Master II, Datejust, Day-Date, Yacht-MasterBi-directionalAround 650 TPDBarrington TPD guide (starting point, not a maker spec)If your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
Omega
We found no TPD figure published by Omega itself.
- 1108, 1120, 1128, 1140 and related calibersBoth directions650 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- 2500 / 2507 Co-AxialBoth directions650–800 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- 8500, 8501, 8520, 8601, 8611 Co-AxialBoth directions650–800 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- 1151, 1152, 1164 (7750-based chronographs)Clockwise only800 TPDOrbita watch database
- 3301, 3303, 3313 Co-Axial chronographsClockwise only650–800 TPDOrbita watch database
- 3220Both directions650 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- 9300 / 9301 Co-Axial chronographBoth directionsNot publishedOrbita watch database · Orbita lists TBD
- 8800 Master Co-Axial (Seamaster Diver 300M)Bi-directionalAbout 650 TPDBarrington TPD guide (starting point, not a maker spec) · Not listed by OrbitaIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- 8900 Master Co-Axial (Seamaster Aqua Terra)Bi-directionalAbout 650 TPDBarrington TPD guide (starting point, not a maker spec) · Not listed by OrbitaIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- De Ville, ConstellationBi-directionalAround 650 TPDBarrington TPD guide (starting point, not a maker spec)If your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- Planet OceanBi-directional650–800 TPDBarrington TPD guide (starting point, not a maker spec)If your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- Automatic Speedmaster chronographsOften clockwise750–800 TPDBarrington TPD guide (starting point, not a maker spec)
- 3861 Speedmaster Moonwatch Professionaln/aDo not use a winderOmega (winding type) · Manual-wind movement: a winder does nothing for it
Tudor
- Tudor 2824 / 2824-2 / 2671 / 2834 / 2892-basedBoth directions650 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- Tudor 7750 / 7753 / 7754 / 7734 (chronographs)Clockwise only800 TPDOrbita watch database
- In-house MT56xx calibers (Black Bay, Pelagos)Bi-directionalAbout 650 TPDBarrington TPD guide (starting point, not a maker spec) · Not listed by OrbitaIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- Black Bay ChronoBi-directional700–800 TPDBarrington TPD guide (starting point, not a maker spec) · Not listed by OrbitaIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
Seiko
Seiko USA technical service, as cited by Orbita, estimates 500 to 700 TPD for Seiko mechanical automatics and does not recommend winders for Kinetic movements. Grand Seiko is not listed.
- 7S series (7S26, 7S36: SKX, Seiko 5)Both directions500–950 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- 6R20Both directions500–950 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- 4S seriesBoth directions650–950 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- 8L series (8L35: Marinemaster, Landmaster)Both directions500–950 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- 9S seriesBoth directions650–950 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- 6S series (Credor, Flightmaster)Clockwise only650–900 TPDOrbita watch database
- Spring Drive (5R, 6R Spring Drive, 8R)Listed, no TPDNot publishedOrbita watch database · Listed without a TPD
- 4R35 / 4R36, NH35 / NH36Not publishedNot publishedOrbita watch database · Not listed
- Seiko mechanical automatics (general estimate)Direction not stated500–700 TPDSeiko USA technical service, cited by Orbita
- Kinetic movementsn/aWinder not recommendedSeiko USA technical service, cited by Orbita
- Grand SeikoNot publishedNot publishedOrbita watch database · Not listed
TAG Heuer
Orbita notes that TAG Heuer describes the 1887 as winding bi-directionally at a medium-high setting.
- Calibre 5, 6, 7, 8Both directions650 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- Calibre 11, 17, 36Both directions650 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- Calibre 12Both directions650–800 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- Calibre 16 (7750-based)Clockwise only800 TPDOrbita watch database
- Calibre 3Clockwise only650–800 TPDOrbita watch database
- Calibre 1887Both directions650–1,100 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- Heuer 02Not publishedNot publishedOrbita watch database · Not listed
Breitling
Orbita lists over 100 Breitling calibers. This is a representative selection.
- B01, B04, B05, B06Both directions800 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- B13Clockwise only800 TPDOrbita watch database
- B17, B19Both directions650 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- B20, B21, B23, B24Clockwise only800 TPDOrbita watch database
- B25, B26, B27Both directions650 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
IWC
- 30110, 35110, 37524Both directions650 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- 80110, 80111Both directions800 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- 89360, 89361 (in-house chronographs)Both directions800 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- 79320, 79350, 7922 (7750-based chronographs)Clockwise only800 TPDOrbita watch database
- 5000, 51011, 51111 (Big Pilot, Portugieser Automatic)Both directions1,000 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
Panerai
Orbita says it has contacted Panerai about settings for the P-series automatics and lists several as TBD.
- OP IV, OP VI, OP VIIBoth directions650 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- OP III, OP V, OP VIII, OP XII and most later OP calibersClockwise only800 TPDOrbita watch database
- P.9000, P.9001, P.9002Both directions800–950 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- P.2003, P.9100Both directionsNot publishedOrbita watch database · Orbita lists TBD
Cartier
- 049 MC (Santos 100 Large, Ballon Bleu 42 mm)Both directions650 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- 076 MC (Ballon Bleu 36 mm, Santos 100 Medium)Clockwise only650–800 TPDOrbita watch database
- 120 MC, 220 MC (Tank Française, Santos Galbée)Clockwise only800 TPDOrbita watch database
- 8000 MCBoth directions650–800 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- 1904-PS MCBoth directionsTBD or 650–950 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- 191 MCCounter-clockwise only500 TPDOrbita watch database
Patek Philippe
Orbita's Q&A notes that many Patek Philippe watches wind counter-clockwise only.
- 240 (incl. PS, Q, HU variants)Counter-clockwise only800 TPDOrbita watch database
- 315, 324, 330Counter-clockwise only800 TPDOrbita watch database
- 26-330 (5711/1A, 5212A)Counter-clockwise only800 TPDOrbita watch database
- CH 28-520 (5980, 5968)Counter-clockwise only800 TPDOrbita watch database
- 335, R27Clockwise only800 TPDOrbita watch database
Audemars Piguet
- 3120 (Royal Oak 15300, 15400)Both directions600 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- 2121 (Royal Oak Jumbo)Both directions800 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- 4101Both directions600 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- 2325, 2326 familiesCounter-clockwise only800 TPDOrbita watch database
- 2385 (Royal Oak Chronograph)Clockwise only800 TPDOrbita watch database
Tissot
- Tissot 2824-2, 2836-2Both directions650 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- Tissot Powermatic 80, C01.211Counter-clockwise only800 TPDOrbita watch database
Hamilton
- Hamilton 2824-2, 2892-2, 2895Both directions650 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- Hamilton H-21, H-31, 7750 / 7753Clockwise only800 TPDOrbita watch database
- Hamilton H-10Not publishedNot publishedOrbita watch database · Not listed
Longines
- Longines Calibers 561 to 651Both directions650 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- Longines Calibers 652 to 705Clockwise only800 TPDOrbita watch database
- Longines Calibers 990, 992, 994Counter-clockwise only800 TPDOrbita watch database
Oris
- Oris 733 and most 5xx / 6xx calibersBoth directions650 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- Oris 735Both directions650–800 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
- Oris 672 to 680 chronographsClockwise only800 TPDOrbita watch database
- Oris Calibre 400Not publishedNot publishedOrbita watch database · Not in Orbita's list; Oris publishes its own guidance in its help center
Zenith
- Zenith El Primero and Elite familiesBoth directions650 TPDOrbita watch databaseIf your winder doubles bi-directional turns (WOLF says its winders do), enter about half this figure, or confirm the counting in your manual.
Blancpain, Breguet, Girard-Perregaux, Glashütte Original
Published figures well outside the 650 norm. A fully programmable winder is worth it for these.
- Blancpain Calibre 1315Clockwise only960 TPDOrbita watch database
- Blancpain Calibre 13R5Clockwise only1,080 TPDOrbita watch database
- Breguet (several calibers)Direction not stated500 TPDOrbita watch database
- Girard-Perregaux GP 03300 familyCounter-clockwise only500 TPDOrbita watch database
- Glashütte Original Calibre 39Counter-clockwise only850 TPDOrbita watch database
No published figure matches that search. Try the base movement instead of the model name (for example ETA 2824-2 or Valjoux 7750), since brands share calibers.
Watch not listed anywhere?
WOLF's FAQ suggests 650 to 900 TPD bi-directional as a safe starting range. Barrington suggests starting at 650 bi-directional, checking the watch after 48 hours and raising the TPD by 100 at a time if it stops.
Sources: Orbita watch database and Orbita Q&A; Barrington TPD guide (brand figures are starting points, not manufacturer specs); WOLF FAQ; Seiko USA technical service as cited by Orbita. "Not published" means the source gives no value. Winder makers count bi-directional differently: WOLF says it doubles the TPD, Barrington says it splits the set number between directions.
How to read these settings
- TPD is the total number of turns the winder makes in 24 hours.
- Both / Bi means the movement winds in either direction. Bi-directional is the normal setting.
- CW / CCW means clockwise or counter-clockwise only.
- A range (650–800) means start low and go up only if the watch stops.
- TBD / not listed means the source does not publish a value.
One trap: winder makers count bi-directional differently. WOLF says selecting bi-directional doubles the TPD. Barrington says its bi-directional mode splits the set number between directions and does not double it. Check how yours counts before entering a figure.
Watch winder settings for common movements
Many brands use the same base movements, so start here if you know your caliber.
| Base movement | Direction | TPD | Typical watches |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 | Hamilton Khaki, Tissot, Tudor (older), Sinn |
| ETA 2892-A2 | Both | 650 | Bell & Ross, Baume & Mercier, Raymond Weil |
| ETA 2836-2 / 2834-2 | Both | 650 | Tissot, Hamilton day-date models |
| Sellita SW200 base | Both | 650–800 | Raymond Weil Freelancer |
| ETA / Valjoux 7750, 7753, 7754 | CW | 800 | Most Swiss automatic chronographs |
| Lemania 5100 | CCW | 800 | Sinn and Bell & Ross chronographs |
| Tissot Powermatic 80 | CCW | 800 | Tissot Luxury Automatic |
| Tissot C01.211 | CCW | 800 | Tissot PRC 200 and T-Race chronographs |
Source: Orbita watch database.
Watch winder settings by brand
Rolex
| Model / caliber | Direction | TPD |
|---|---|---|
| Most Rolex automatics | Both | 650 |
| Submariner | Both | 650 |
| Daytona (Cosmograph 4130) | Both | 650–800 |
| GMT-Master (16700, Cal. 3135) | Both | 650–800 |
| Yacht-Master II (Cal. 4160) | Not listed | Not listed |
Source: Orbita watch database. Orbita's Q&A separately gives about 600 TPD for a Rolex President. We found no TPD figure published by Rolex. Full picks and setup notes are in our watch winder for Rolex guide.
Tudor
| Caliber | Direction | TPD |
|---|---|---|
| Tudor 2824 / 2824-2 / 2671 / 2834 / 2892-based | Both | 650 |
| Tudor 7750 / 7753 / 7754 / 7734 (chronographs) | CW | 800 |
| Current in-house MT56xx calibers | Not listed by Orbita | Barrington suggests ~650 bi as a starting point for Black Bay and Pelagos |
| Black Bay Chrono | Not listed by Orbita | Barrington suggests 700–800 bi as a starting point |
Source: Orbita watch database and Barrington's TPD guide. Barrington describes its brand figures as practical starting points, not manufacturer specs. Winder picks are in our watch winders for Tudor guide.
Omega
| Caliber | Direction | TPD |
|---|---|---|
| 1108, 1120, 1128, 1140 and related calibers | Both | 650 |
| 2500 / 2507 Co-Axial | Both | 650–800 |
| 8500, 8501, 8520, 8601, 8611 Co-Axial | Both | 650–800 |
| 1151, 1152, 1164 (7750-based chronographs) | CW | 800 |
| 3301, 3303, 3313 Co-Axial chronographs | CW | 650–800 |
| 3220 | Both | 650 |
| 9300 / 9301 | Both | Not listed (TBD) |
| 8800 / 8900 Master Co-Axial | Not listed by Orbita | Barrington suggests ~650 bi for Seamaster Diver 300M and Aqua Terra |
Source: Orbita watch database and Barrington's TPD guide. The Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional uses a manual-wind movement, so a winder does nothing for it. More in our watch winder for Omega guide.
Seiko
| Movement | Direction | TPD |
|---|---|---|
| 7S series (7S26, 7S36: SKX, Seiko 5) | Both | 500–950 |
| 6R20 | Both | 500–950 |
| 4S series | Both | 650–950 |
| 8L series (8L35: Marinemaster, Landmaster) | Both | 500–950 |
| 9S series | Both | 650–950 |
| 6S series (Credor, Flightmaster) | CW | 650–900 |
| Spring Drive (5R, 6R Spring Drive, 8R) | Listed without a TPD | Not listed |
| 4R35 / 4R36, NH35 / NH36 | Not listed | Not listed |
Source: Orbita watch database, which also cites Seiko USA technical service as estimating 500 to 700 TPD for Seiko mechanical automatics and not recommending winders for Kinetic movements. Grand Seiko is not listed.
TAG Heuer
| Caliber | Direction | TPD |
|---|---|---|
| Calibre 5, 6, 7, 8 | Both | 650 |
| Calibre 11, 17, 36 | Both | 650 |
| Calibre 12 | Both | 650–800 |
| Calibre 16 (7750-based) | CW | 800 |
| Calibre 3 | CW | 650–800 |
| Calibre 1887 | Both | 650–1,100 |
| Heuer 02 | Not listed | Not listed |
Source: Orbita watch database, which notes that TAG Heuer describes the 1887 as winding bi-directionally at a medium-high setting. Winder picks are in our watch winder for TAG Heuer guide.
Breitling
| Caliber | Direction | TPD |
|---|---|---|
| B01, B04, B05, B06 | Both | 800 |
| B13 | CW | 800 |
| B17, B19 | Both | 650 |
| B20, B21, B23, B24 | CW | 800 |
| B25, B26, B27 | Both | 650 |
Source: Orbita watch database, which lists over 100 Breitling calibers. This is a representative selection. Winder picks are in our Breitling watch winder guide.
IWC
| Caliber | Direction | TPD |
|---|---|---|
| 30110, 35110, 37524 | Both | 650 |
| 80110, 80111 | Both | 800 |
| 89360, 89361 (in-house chronographs) | Both | 800 |
| 79320, 79350, 7922 (7750-based chronographs) | CW | 800 |
| 5000, 51011, 51111 (Big Pilot, Portugieser Automatic) | Both | 1,000 |
Source: Orbita watch database.
Panerai
| Caliber | Direction | TPD |
|---|---|---|
| OP IV, OP VI, OP VII | Both | 650 |
| OP III, OP V, OP VIII, OP XII and most later OP calibers | CW | 800 |
| P.9000, P.9001, P.9002 | Both | 800–950 |
| P.2003, P.9100 | Both | Not listed (TBD) |
Source: Orbita watch database, which says it has contacted Panerai about settings for the P-series automatics and lists several as TBD.
Cartier
| Caliber | Direction | TPD |
|---|---|---|
| 049 MC (Santos 100 Large, Ballon Bleu 42 mm) | Both | 650 |
| 076 MC (Ballon Bleu 36 mm, Santos 100 Medium) | CW | 650–800 |
| 120 MC, 220 MC (Tank Française, Santos Galbée) | CW | 800 |
| 8000 MC | Both | 650–800 |
| 1904-PS MC | Both | TBD or 650–950 |
| 191 MC | CCW | 500 |
Source: Orbita watch database.
Patek Philippe
| Caliber | Direction | TPD |
|---|---|---|
| 240 (incl. PS, Q, HU variants) | CCW | 800 |
| 315, 324, 330 | CCW | 800 |
| 26-330 (5711/1A, 5212A) | CCW | 800 |
| CH 28-520 (5980, 5968) | CCW | 800 |
| 335, R27 | CW | 800 |
Source: Orbita watch database. Orbita's Q&A also notes that many Patek Philippe watches wind counter-clockwise only.
Audemars Piguet
| Caliber | Direction | TPD |
|---|---|---|
| 3120 (Royal Oak 15300, 15400) | Both | 600 |
| 2121 (Royal Oak Jumbo) | Both | 800 |
| 4101 | Both | 600 |
| 2325, 2326 families | CCW | 800 |
| 2385 (Royal Oak Chronograph) | CW | 800 |
Source: Orbita watch database.
Tissot, Hamilton, Longines, Oris and Zenith
| Brand / caliber | Direction | TPD |
|---|---|---|
| Tissot 2824-2, 2836-2 | Both | 650 |
| Tissot Powermatic 80, C01.211 | CCW | 800 |
| Hamilton 2824-2, 2892-2, 2895 | Both | 650 |
| Hamilton H-21, H-31, 7750 / 7753 | CW | 800 |
| Hamilton H-10 | Not listed | Not listed |
| Longines Calibers 561 to 651 | Both | 650 |
| Longines Calibers 652 to 705 | CW | 800 |
| Longines Calibers 990, 992, 994 | CCW | 800 |
| Oris 733, 735 and most 5xx / 6xx calibers | Both | 650 (735: 650–800) |
| Oris 672 to 680 chronographs | CW | 800 |
| Oris Calibre 400 | Not in Orbita's list | Oris publishes its own guidance in its help center |
| Zenith El Primero and Elite families | Both | 650 |
Source: Orbita watch database.
Outliers worth knowing
A few published figures fall well outside the 650 norm. Blancpain's Calibre 1315 is listed at 960 TPD clockwise and the 13R5 at 1,080 clockwise. Several Breguet calibers sit at 500, and Girard-Perregaux's GP 03300 family is listed at 500 counter-clockwise. Glashütte Original's Calibre 39 runs counter-clockwise at 850. If you own one of these, a fully programmable winder is worth the money.
How to set a watch winder, step by step
- Find your caliber. Check the caseback, manual, warranty card or the maker's website. Search by movement rather than model, since WOLF's FAQ notes that brands share movements across models.
- Look up direction and TPD in the tables above or the lookup tool.
- Check how your winder counts bi-directional. On a WOLF, bi-directional doubles the count. On a Barrington, it splits it.
- Give a stopped watch a head start. If your watch can be hand-wound through the crown, give it some winds so it starts with energy.
- Mount the watch securely on the cushion or cuff, with the dial facing out.
- Set the lowest TPD in the listed range. If your watch is not listed, WOLF suggests 650 to 900 TPD bi-directional as a safe starting range. Barrington suggests starting at 650 bi-directional.
- Run it for 48 hours and check that the watch is still running and keeping time.
- Adjust in small steps. Barrington recommends raising TPD by 100 at a time if the watch underwinds. If a bi-directional setting struggles, try one direction at a time to find which one the rotor actually winds.
Common mistakes
- Maxing out TPD. WOLF's FAQ says excessive TPD causes unnecessary movement. A full spring just slips, and Orbita warns that the slipping device wears if overstressed.
- Using bi-directional for a one-way movement. It works, but only half the turns count. Set the correct single direction instead.
- Copying a number without checking how your winder counts it. That doubling-versus-splitting difference can put you 2x off.
- Trusting the model name over the caliber. One model name can cover several movements over the years.
- Putting a manual-wind watch on a winder. No rotor, no effect.
If you are still concerned about wear, our guide to whether watch winders are bad for watches covers the evidence.
FAQ
What is the best TPD setting for a watch winder?
The one published for your movement. If your watch is not listed, WOLF's FAQ suggests 650 to 900 TPD bi-directional as a safe starting range. Barrington suggests starting at 650 bi-directional and raising it in 100-TPD steps if the watch stops.
Which direction should my watch winder turn?
Match the movement. Orbita's database lists most Rolex, ETA 2824-2 and Zenith movements as Both, Valjoux 7750 chronographs as clockwise, and Tissot's Powermatic 80 and most Patek Philippe automatics as counter-clockwise.
Can a TPD setting that is too high damage my watch?
Not immediately. WOLF's FAQ says most modern automatics have mechanisms that prevent overwinding, but excess TPD adds unnecessary movement. Orbita warns that the slipping safety device wears if it is overstressed.
What does bi-directional mean on a watch winder?
The winder alternates between clockwise and counter-clockwise turns. Makers count it differently: WOLF says bi-directional doubles the TPD, while Barrington says it splits the set number between directions. Check your manual.
What if my watch is not in any database?
Look up the base movement instead of the model, since brands share calibers. If you still cannot find it, start at 650 TPD bi-directional, watch it for 48 hours, and raise the TPD by 100 at a time if it stops. Your watch's power reserve also tells you how forgiving a low setting will be.
Need a winder that can hit these numbers?
For movements with ranges or unusual values, you want fine control. Our best watch winders guide compares TPD ranges across budget and luxury models.