Hi Guys, Ive been looking around the internet at watch winders now that I have a few automatics and it got me thinking, Im a bit of a nerd, why can't I just build my own? Setting up a box with a motor isn't tough but, I notice that almost all movements have different specs for winding. Some are bi-directional while others need a specific direction and they all have different rotations per day. For my vintage watches I don't see anything available on the Omega site. Is there a better place I should be looking? The last thing I want to do is hurt my movements by winding too much (if that's even a thing?). Secondly, what are some features you would like to see in a winder that might not already exist? I was thinking I could connect the box to a web app, create profiles for specific watches so I could keep the design of the winder very minimal while maintaining very efficient accuracy. I was also thinking I could set up LED back lighting that could be changed within the app as well. Any and all insight would be greatly appreciated, if anyone has a specific winder they love feel free to post it here for inspiration. Thanks!
If you could refrain from posting photos of my family and friends on the internet, that would be great
Best winder setting database. https://www.orbita.com/winder-support/# Note it is not mobile friendly Note 2, it has the settings for the Orbitas... some winders use slightly different settings so you can round up.
The plan is to build something similar to one of their models but at a price point that is drastically less. In theory the internal components aren't expensive, you have a micro controller and a motor. I am a computer programmer so I figured I might as well give it a go. This is exactly what I was looking for, thank you.
As I will be building my own from scratch I figured that 650 turns per day would be pretty uniform regardless, no?
Sorry, I didnt mean all watches. It was more if "Watch A" needs to go 650 rotations a day clockwise, that number shouldnt be affected by the winder you are using.
I just attach a stick to the drive axle and fasten the watch to the stick. Why make it more complicated?
I'd go with this. Better RPM and sweeter too. But honestly, this sounds like a cool project should you decide to take it on. If so, please keep us updated here!
Correct as long as the direction is correct. Unless your Dr Strange. As infinite turns is not going to do anything in that set up