Precautions for using mechanical watches
Aug 04,2022
To start the movement of an idle watch, wind it manually before strapping it to the wrist.
In the case of a hand-wound watch, wind it until resistance is felt. The watch will then be fully wound. Be careful not to force the crown as it could damage the gear train of the movement.
In the case of a self-winding watch, the minimal number of turns of the crown required to start the watch is indicated in the model’s instructions for use. After this operation, it is recommended to rotate the crown in the opposite direction so as to disengage the winding mechanism. In order to fully wind the watch, please make additional turns of the crown.
