A Home for Timepieces Key elements to consider when investing in a watch winder

Watch winders ensure timepieces operate fluently and maintain the good condition of unworn pieces, preventing the risk of loss in precision, or excessive repair and maintenance. “A watch winder should only automatically wind the mechanic, both clockwise and anti-clockwise, as much that keeps it running”, Zörweg advises.

“What’s more, all the various movements watches need a different number of revolutions per day, so we provide a guide of over 8,000 watch models with the revolution and direction of the winding they need to keep them running.”

Every watch has a different winding requirement and winding time cycle, so as to leave it on power reserve before resuming the revolutions. Although all automatic watches have inbuilt mechanisms to prevent over winding, there is still a chance for this style of watch system to deteriorate with time, especially for older vintage models. Therefore, it is crucial that the watch winder has a control system for regulating its winding time cycle, and thus, the precision of the timepiece.

To prevent over-winding, Buben & Zörweg implements a sleep phase that simulates the daily wear of a watch, as these periods of latency simulate the natural period of rest of watches during night time or bath. It would keep the timepiece at its best precision, avoid the mechanic from wearing out; and prevent any last-minute adjustments just before you decide which specific piece to wear.

A watch winder is also a jewellery case for the chronographs, as collectors wants to highlight their collection and express their appreciation of their watches. It should be created and exhibited in the same way as crafted art pieces. “It is always the centre of attraction in every room”, says Zörweg.

A standout piece from the Buben & Zörweg collection is the Orion, which is the latest example that combines shape and material to produce a remarkable creation that enables customers to savour and safeguard their most treasured possessions. Integrating into even the most luxurious interiors, the case exterior of finest Nappa leather, elegant stitching and ornamental seams, it embodies the state of the art, security and technology. This is a truly unique masterpiece that can be handed down from one generation to other, time and time again.