Winding a watch while attached to your arm places strain on the mechanics in the watch because of the angle on your arm and the stem. Locate the stem, which will be pulled out to wind the watch. The stem is a small dial on the side of the watch.
If the watch runs down sooner than you like, you know you did not quite hit the maximum tension. Depending on the size of the watch, 20 to 40 forward turns should lead to resistance; over-winding will strain or break the mechanism.
If it is an automatic movement watch, the watch will operate for a long time. The automatic movement will lose wind if it is not worn regularly. [1] X Research source
Fiddling with the stem of your watch while it’s attached to your arm could bend or damage it.
A good way to test what each level of the stem does is to test each one. The level that winds the watch shouldn’t appear differently on the outside.
You can break mechanical bits in your watch if you twist too far. Go to a watch specialist if you’ve twisted the stem too far.
Mechanical watches should be wound at least weekly, even if they are in storage. It might become routine if you wind the watch when dressing in the morning or before bed.
Don’t use too much force when cleaning inside the stem and crown. Don’t remove the screws and attempt to clean the gears, unless you know how to. Consult a watch specialist about cleaning the inside of your wristwatch.
You should store the watch in an environment that is cool, clean, and dust free. Keep the watch out of direct sunlight. [4] X Research source You should attempt to wind it every week while in storage.
