Home/Blog/Care & ServiceCare & ServiceHand-Winding an Automatic: The RulesHow to wind a manual or automatic watch correctly — and what to avoid.Aarav Mehta·28 April 2026·2 min readHand-Winding Rules Manual watch Wind once a day, same time. Count crown rotations — most go 30–40 full turns until tight. Stop at the first resistance. Don't force. Automatic watch Hasn't been worn in 24+ hours? Wind 20–30 turns to start. After that, let the rotor do the work. Don't wind on the wrist — angle damages the keyless works. Both Always remove from the wrist before winding. Hold the crown between thumb and index finger only. Wind clockwise. Reverse winding rarely engages but can wear teeth. #Maintenance#MechanicalKeep readingCare & ServiceAuthorised Dealer vs Independent WatchmakerRiya Kapoor · 3 min readCare & ServiceHow Often Should You Service Your Automatic Watch?Aarav Mehta · 4 min readCare & ServiceBattery End-of-Life Indicator: What It MeansRiya Kapoor · 2 min read
