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Zeitwerk crown winding tool
I am in the market for a Zeitwerk winding tool. Any recommendations?
This message has been edited by India Whiskey Charlie on 2025-12-18 00:06:00
This message has been edited by India Whiskey Charlie on 2025-12-18 00:06:00
I’ve never encountered anything like that
Some PCC have come with manual winding boxes that will wind for you. I have some with very small crowns and it is slightly tedious
Manual tool
I’m searching for a manual tool. I’m not sure if these tools have adequate grip to torque the zeitwerk crown which requires significant oomph.
Get it serviced instead, Esoteric.
Whilst the Zeitwerk and the Lange 1 Moon Phase are among the Langes with the strongest winding resistance (for different reasons), it shouldn’t ever reach the point where it is not doable - with focus.
Having a tool or machine aid you / do it for you sounds to me like a recipe for damaging your watch.
Having a tool or machine aid you / do it for you sounds to me like a recipe for damaging your watch.
Agreed.
If the winding becomes so arduous that OP cannot wind it with manual force alone, that hints at either a problem with the watch or a medical one. If, however, it's just annoying...then I fear that's a case of 'buyer beware'.
I have that tool — it winds anything
Well worth having, esp with old or arthritic fingers or crown with limited clearance
Cazalea
Cazalea
I thought winding such a watch was a joy!
I’m sorry to read that it isn’t.
And I would personally be afraid of using a tool (double risk of damaging the crown and the movement).
Best, Emmanuel
And I would personally be afraid of using a tool (double risk of damaging the crown and the movement).
Best, Emmanuel
It’s not arduous but more tedious.
I hesitate to frame this as a complaint. It’s very much a first-world observation, and I feel fortunate to even be in the position.
I rotate my watches frequently and in relatively short intervals, which makes the difference especially apparent when I return to the Zeitwerk from other manual-wind pieces. Those who own one will likely agree that its mainspring is impressively robust.
Winding the Zeitwerk crown is a pleasure, right up until it becomes tedious. From a dead stop, it takes roughly sixty turns, and it’s an experience entirely unlike any of my other manual watches.
Very much a first-world “complaint.”
I rotate my watches frequently and in relatively short intervals, which makes the difference especially apparent when I return to the Zeitwerk from other manual-wind pieces. Those who own one will likely agree that its mainspring is impressively robust.
Winding the Zeitwerk crown is a pleasure, right up until it becomes tedious. From a dead stop, it takes roughly sixty turns, and it’s an experience entirely unlike any of my other manual watches.
Very much a first-world “complaint.”
This made me smile!
I recently got a Zeitwerk back from servicing. It hadn't been serviced since 2013. I finally sent it in because I noticed it was gradually running more slowly over the past 4-5 years.
What about selling your watch and purchasing a newer version with a power reserve that's twice as long? You might've already considered that possibility and ruled it out, as it's not the best compromise, but figured I'd mention it.
After getting it back, I was reminded about how much I love winding this watch -- hearing every distinct click. BUT that mainspring definitely doesn't let you forget that it's "Zeitwerk day," and you're certainly not the first person to find the stiffness annoying.
What about selling your watch and purchasing a newer version with a power reserve that's twice as long? You might've already considered that possibility and ruled it out, as it's not the best compromise, but figured I'd mention it.
“Zeitwerk Day”.
That description made me smile as well. Only those who live with a Zeitwerk know its kind of poetry: admiration of its horological magic and occasional annoyance, living comfortably side by side.
It shouldnt be *that* hard to wind?
It's definitely stiffer as you approach the top end of the PR, but it shouldn't require a tool? I had the 2nd gen (not the new long PR) and it was stiff for sure...but not so bad I needed a tool.