Automatic watches, also known as self-winding watches, are mechanical watches that use the natural movement of the wearer's wrist to wind their mainspring. This ingenious mechanism allows automatic watches to run without needing regular manual winding, making them especially practical and popular among watch enthusiasts. Automatic watches have a long history, dating back to the 18th century with the early inventions of Abraham-Louis Perrelet, and have undergone many improvements over time to become the sophisticated, reliable timepieces we know today.

The Birth of the Automatic Watch Winder

The commercialisation of automatic watch winders — devices designed to keep these watches running when they're not being worn — was pioneered by renowned brands such as Scatola del Tempo. Founded in 1989 by Sandro Colarieti, Scatola del Tempo was one of the first companies to offer high-quality watch winders, meeting a growing need among collectors and automatic watch enthusiasts.

So Time and Watch Winders Today

Today, many brands continue to offer automatic watch winders. So Time is one such brand, offering a varied range of high-quality winders available on its website, for the general public. Whether you're a passionate collector or a watch enthusiast looking to keep your favourite timepiece in perfect working order, So Time offers solutions suited to every need. Discover our collection by clicking here.