Some watches stand apart through the sophistication of their movement and the richness of their horological complications. Perpetual calendar, moon phase, annual calendar or planetarium: these exceptional mechanisms embody the excellence of watchmaking savoir-faire and require special care to preserve their precision and reliability.
When they are not worn regularly, these mechanical watches may stop and lose their settings. For collectors, resetting a grand complication watch can prove delicate, as each adjustment demands great precision. In this context, the use of a luxury watch winder becomes a valuable ally in ensuring proper automatic watch care.
Why do grand complication watches require meticulous care?
An automatic watch operates through the movements of the wrist, which power the mainspring of the calibre. When the watch remains still for several days, the movement gradually comes to a stop. For a grand complication watch, resetting the time can become particularly painstaking.
Certain complications require especially meticulous adjustments:
- the date display;
- the annual or perpetual calendar, capable of automatically displaying the months and, in the case of a perpetual calendar, leap years;
- the moon phase, which requires precise alignment with the lunar cycle;
- the mechanical alarm function;
- the GMT indication, allowing a second time zone to be displayed.
Each repeated manipulation can increase the risk of mishandling or premature wear to the components. This is why watch enthusiasts must pay particular attention to the care of their automatic watches, especially when dealing with timepieces of great value.
The luxury watch winder: an ally in preserving horological complications
A luxury watch winder faithfully reproduces the natural movements of the wrist thanks to a perfectly controlled rotating mechanism. By alternating rotation cycles with resting phases, it maintains the tension of the calibre’s mainspring without placing excessive strain on the mechanism.
For grand complication watches, this accessory offers several advantages:
- keeping the watch running when it is not being worn;
- avoiding repeated manual adjustments;
- preserving the delicate settings of the complications;
- ensuring regular lubrication of the internal components.
The watch winder thus becomes a true tool for automatic watch care, helping to extend the life of the movement while ensuring optimal precision.
SwissKubik watch winders: a solution acclaimed by the great watchmaking Maisons
Certain accessories have established themselves as benchmarks among collectors and watchmaking manufactures. SwissKubik watch winders are among them.
Designed and assembled in Switzerland, these watch winders for automatic watches benefit from precision technology recognised by the most prestigious watchmaking Maisons. Their mechanism reproduces the natural movements of the wrist through a perfectly controlled rhythm, ensuring winding that respects even the most complex calibres.
SwissKubik watch winders offer several features that are particularly appreciated for the care of an automatic watch:
- a silent watch winder mechanism, ideal for daily use;
- a design with no magnetic effect, respectful of precision;
- a resting time between each rotation cycle, allowing the calibre’s mainspring to relax naturally;
- for Masterbox models, individual customisation of each module in multiple-watch configurations, enabling the direction and number of rotations to be adjusted with precision.
This cutting-edge technology supports grand complication watches over time while respecting the mechanical integrity of the movement.
Grand complication watches represent the most accomplished expression of the watchmaking art. Their complexity demands special care in order to preserve their precision and value over the years. As part of this approach, a luxury watch winder stands out as an essential accessory for collectors wishing to protect and showcase their exceptional timepieces, in keeping with Swiss watchmaking tradition.
