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Most Tudors are easy to wind. Barrington's TPD guide suggests about 650 turns per day (TPD), bi-directional, as a starting point for the current Black Bay and Pelagos, and Orbita's watch database lists Tudor's older 2824, 2671 and 2892-based automatics at 650 in both directions. The exceptions are chronographs. Older Tudor chronographs on 7750-family movements are listed at 800 clockwise only, and Barrington suggests 700 to 800 bi-directional for the Black Bay Chrono.
So a good watch winder for Tudor needs a 650 setting, a clockwise mode and, ideally, a setting between 700 and 800. Below are six winders that do the job, plus a settings table by caliber.
Our top picks at a glance
Quick picks
- Best Overall: Barrington Oxford Single Winder. Best for one Black Bay or Pelagos, with a 650 preset and clear bi-directional math.
- Best Programmable: WOLF Axis Single Watch Winder. Best for full control, battery backup and a 5-year warranty.
- Best for Black Bay Chrono: Heiden Nova Single Watch Winder. Best for finding the right figure between 700 and 800.
- Best Battery Option: Heiden Monaco Dual Powered Single Watch Winder. Best for a closet or safe without an outlet.
- Best for a Tudor Collection: Barrington 4 Watch Winder. Best for a mix of divers and chronographs.
- Best Budget: Versa Elite Single Watch Winder. Best for one Tudor on a 650 preset at a low price.
Comparison table
| Winder | Best for | Watches | TPD settings | Directions | Power | Warranty | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Oxford Single Winder | Overall | 1 | 650, 750, 850, 1,000, 1,950 | CW, CCW, bi | AC (USB-C) or 4 x AA | 2 years | Check price |
| WOLF Axis Single Watch Winder | Programmable | 1 | 300–1,200 (bi doubles) | CW, CCW, bi | AC or D-cell batteries | 5 years (registration) | See options |
| Heiden Nova Single Watch Winder | Black Bay Chrono | 1 | 300–2,000 in steps of 50 | CW, CCW, bi | AC (5V adapter) | 2 years | Check price |
| Heiden Monaco Dual Powered Single | Battery | 1 | 650, 950, 1,250, 1,850 | CW, CCW, bi | AC or 2 x D | 1 year | Check price |
| Barrington 4 Watch Winder | Collection | 4 | Five presets per rotor | CW, CCW, bi | AC only (USB-C) | 2 years | Check price |
| Versa Elite Single Watch Winder | Budget | 1 | 650, 950, 1,250, 1,850 | CW, CCW, bi | AC adapter | 1 year | Check price |
Tudor watch winder settings by caliber
Tudor has moved from modified ETA movements to in-house calibers, and the two groups come from different sources.
Older Tudors (Orbita watch database)
| Tudor movement | Models listed by Orbita | Direction | TPD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor 2824 / 2824-2 | Heritage Black Bay 79220R, Pelagos 25500TN, Hydronaut II, Sport Date, Prince Date Submariner 75190 | Both | 650 |
| Tudor 2671 | Prince Date Mini-Sub, Lady-Sub, Archeo, some Classic Date | Both | 650 |
| Tudor 2834 | Classic Day-Date, Glamour Day-Date | Both | 650 |
| Tudor 2892 (incl. with modules) | Aeronaut, Heritage Advisor, Glamour Double Date, Grantour Chrono-Flyback | Both | 650 |
| Tudor 7750 | Tiger, Prince Date, Chronautic, "Big Block" and "Monte Carlo" chronographs | CW | 800 |
| Tudor 7753 / 7754 | Fastrider, Gran Tour Chrono, Hydronaut II Chronograph, Iconaut | CW | 800 |
| Tudor 7734 | Heritage Chronograph 70330N | CW | 800 |
Orbita lists two Heritage Chrono 70330N entries with different movements: the 2892-plus-complication version at 650 both ways and the 7734 version at 800 clockwise. Check your papers if you own one.
Current in-house Tudors (Barrington guidance)
| Model | Direction | TPD | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bay and Pelagos with in-house calibers | Bi-directional | About 650 | Barrington TPD guide (starting point) |
| Black Bay Chrono | Bi-directional | 700–800 | Barrington TPD guide (starting point) |
| Other in-house calibers | Not listed by Orbita | Start at 650 bi and adjust | General guidance |
Barrington describes its brand figures as practical starting points rather than manufacturer specifications, and we found no TPD figure published by Tudor. For Rolex, Tudor's sister brand, see our watch winder for Rolex guide, and for everything else, our full watch winder settings lookup.
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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.
The best watch winders for Tudor, reviewed
1. Barrington Oxford Single Winder: Best Overall
Who it's for: owners of one Black Bay, Pelagos or older Tudor diver.
The Oxford's lowest preset is 650 TPD, the figure Barrington's own guide suggests for the Black Bay and Pelagos and the figure Orbita lists for Tudor's older automatics. Barrington is clear that its bi-directional mode splits the set number between directions rather than doubling it, so 650 bi-directional means 650 turns. There is no math to get wrong.
The cycle is gentle: 10 rotations in about 90 seconds, then a pause, repeated over 12 hours, then a 12-hour rest. The other presets are 750, 850, 1,000 and 1,950, in clockwise, counter-clockwise or bi-directional mode. It runs from a USB-C mains adapter or 4 AA batteries, which Barrington says last about 60 to 70 days, and it always stops with 12 o'clock up. Two cushion sizes cover wrists from 4.75 to 8.5 inches, the footprint is 4.75 x 5 x 7.5 inches, and the warranty is 2 years. Our Barrington watch winder review covers the rest of the range.
Pros
- 650 preset matching Barrington's Tudor guidance
- Bi-directional mode splits, not doubles
- Battery backup
- Compact, with motors Barrington calls ultra-quiet
Cons
- Only five presets
- No exact 800 for clockwise chronographs (850 is closest)
2. WOLF Axis Single Watch Winder: Best Programmable
Who it's for: owners who want every setting available and the longest warranty.
The Axis covers every Tudor in our tables: WOLF lists 300 to 1,200 TPD, in clockwise, counter-clockwise or bi-directional mode, plus a power-reserve window of 6 to 72 hours in 6-hour steps. That second control lets the watch rest and release some energy before winding resumes, closer to how a watch behaves in a weekly rotation.
The lock-in cuff adjusts to three wrist sizes, the case is vegan leather in laser-cut perforated steel, and it runs on the included adapter or D-cell batteries. It measures 5.5 x 8 x 7 inches. WOLF's warranty is 5 years once registered.
The one trap: WOLF says bi-directional doubles the TPD, so a 650 target means entering roughly half that figure in bi-directional mode. Check the manual before you set it.
Pros
- Full 300–1,200 TPD range in three directions
- Programmable power-reserve window
- AC or battery
- 5-year warranty
Cons
- Bi-directional doubling to remember
- Premium price
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3. Heiden Nova Single Watch Winder: Best for Black Bay Chrono
Who it's for: Black Bay Chrono owners, or anyone whose Tudor sits between presets.
Barrington's suggested 700 to 800 range for the Black Bay Chrono falls between the presets most winders offer. The Nova sets TPD from 300 to 2,000 in steps of 50, in all three directions, so you can start at 700, check the watch after two days and move to 750 or 800 only if needed.
Heiden uses a brushless direct-drive motor with no gears or belts and says it turns 1:1 with the watch and lasts up to 8x longer than standard winder motors. A locking pillow holds heavier bracelets, and the watch parks vertically between cycles. The piano-black case measures 6.5 x 5.625 x 7.5 inches. It runs only on its 5V adapter and has a 2-year warranty.
Pros
- 50-TPD steps for in-between figures
- Gearless direct-drive motor
- Locking pillow
Cons
- AC only
- Bi-directional counting not stated
4. Heiden Monaco Dual Powered Single Watch Winder: Best Battery Option
Who it's for: owners who keep a Tudor in a closet, drawer unit or safe.
The Monaco runs on 2 D batteries, which Heiden says last up to 3 months at the lowest setting, and that lowest setting is 650 TPD, the figure Tudor's divers need. It also includes a 110 to 240V adapter. You get 650, 950, 1,250 and 1,850 TPD in three directions, a Japanese Mabuchi motor and a stop at 12 o'clock during rests.
The cross-stitched black leather case with a glass front measures 7 x 5 x 6.75 inches. Its pillow can be wrapped from the flat or round side, which helps it hold a slim older Tudor as well as a thick Pelagos. The warranty is 1 year.
Pros
- 650 TPD on battery power
- Flexible pillow
- Compact
Cons
- No 800 preset
- 1-year warranty
5. Barrington 4 Watch Winder: Best for a Tudor Collection
Who it's for: owners of three or four automatics with different needs, such as a Black Bay, a Pelagos and an older 7750-based chronograph.
Every rotor is programmed separately with the Oxford's five presets in three directions, from a touch screen or remote, so a clockwise-only Tiger chronograph can sit next to a bi-directional Black Bay. Rotation follows Barrington's 12-hours-on, 12-hours-off pattern, and Barrington's bi-directional mode splits rather than doubles.
You also get a fingerprint lock that stores up to 20 prints (and can be disabled), a storage drawer, LED downlighters and Mabuchi motors that owners can replace themselves. It is AC only, measures 9.25 x 13.8 x 7.3 inches and weighs 11 lb. The warranty is 2 years.
Pros
- Four independently programmable rotors
- Fingerprint lock and drawer
- User-replaceable motors
Cons
- AC only
- Heavy and deep
6. Versa Elite Single Watch Winder: Best Budget
Who it's for: first-time winder buyers with one Black Bay or Pelagos.
The Elite's lowest preset is 650 TPD, which covers every Tudor diver in our tables, and it adds 950, 1,250 and 1,850 in three directions. Versa says it uses Japanese Mabuchi motors and a timer that turns and rests in cycles. It is small at 4.75 x 4.75 x 6 inches and comes in walnut, cherrywood or black leather with a clear cover.
What you give up: there is no 700 or 800 setting for chronographs, it is AC only, and the warranty is 1 year. For a single modern Tudor diver, none of that matters much. Our single watch winder guide lists more one-watch options.
Pros
- 650 preset in three directions
- Very small footprint
- Budget price
Cons
- No setting between 650 and 950
- AC only
- 1-year warranty
Buying guide: choosing a watch winder for Tudor
Work out which generation you own
Tudor's older watches use modified ETA movements that Orbita lists in detail. Current Black Bays and Pelagos models use in-house calibers that Orbita does not list, so Barrington's starting figures are the reference. Your warranty card or Tudor's page for your reference tells you which you have.
Start at 650 and adjust
For any Tudor automatic without a chronograph, 650 bi-directional is the published starting point from both sources. Run the watch for about 48 hours. If it stops or loses noticeably, raise the TPD by about 100, as Barrington recommends, rather than jumping to the top setting.
Chronographs need more care
Older Tudor chronographs on 7750-family movements are listed at 800 clockwise only. Set the winder to clockwise, not bi-directional, or half the turns will do nothing. For the Black Bay Chrono, a programmable winder lets you try 700 before moving higher.
Check how bi-directional is counted
WOLF doubles the TPD in bi-directional mode. Barrington splits it. Heiden and Versa do not state it on their listings. Getting this wrong can double the turns your Tudor sees.
Mounting and size
Tudor divers are thick and their bracelets are heavy. A locking cuff (WOLF) or a locking or flexible pillow (Heiden) keeps the watch secure. Barrington's two cushion sizes cover a wide range of wrist sizes.
A winder is optional
If you wear one Tudor every day, you do not need a winder. When an unworn Tudor stops, you can wind it through the crown; our guide on how to wind an automatic watch shows the technique.
How we chose
We combined Orbita's published settings for older Tudor movements with Barrington's starting figures for current models, then shortlisted winders that can deliver 650 bi-directional and a clockwise mode, with finer control for chronographs. Specs come from Barrington's, WOLF's, Heiden's and Versa's product pages and Amazon listings. We did not test these winders hands-on, and Tudor does not publish its own TPD figures that we could find.
FAQ
What are the watch winder settings for a Tudor Black Bay?
For the current in-house Black Bay and Pelagos, Barrington's TPD guide suggests about 650 turns per day bi-directional as a starting point. Orbita's database lists the older Heritage Black Bay 79220R, with a 2824-based movement, at 650 in both directions.
What TPD does a Tudor Black Bay Chrono need?
Orbita does not list it. Barrington's guide suggests 700 to 800 turns per day bi-directional as a starting point, which is best handled by a programmable winder with small TPD steps.
Can you overwind a Tudor watch?
Not on a winder. Automatic movements, Tudor's included, have a slipping mechanism that lets a full mainspring slip instead of tightening further. Orbita notes the device wears if it is overstressed, so run the lowest TPD that keeps the watch going. Our guide to whether watch winders are bad for watches covers the details.
Which direction do Tudor chronographs wind?
Older Tudor chronographs built on 7750, 7753, 7754 and 7734 movements are listed by Orbita at 800 TPD clockwise only. That includes the Tiger, Prince Date, Iconaut, Fastrider and Hydronaut II chronographs.
Is a watch winder worth it for a Tudor?
It is a convenience, not a necessity. It makes the most sense if you rotate several automatics, own a Tudor with a date you do not want to reset, or keep watches in a safe. If you wear one Tudor daily, you do not need one.
Verdict
For one Black Bay or Pelagos, the Barrington Oxford Single is the simplest correct choice: a 650 preset, honest bi-directional math and battery backup. Choose the WOLF Axis Single if you want full programming and a 5-year warranty, or the Heiden Nova Single for a Black Bay Chrono. If your collection also includes a Rolex, the same settings logic applies, as our watch winder for Rolex guide explains.