CHIYODA Watch Winder for Single Automatic Watch Wooden Box Mabuchi Motor

First the good things ... It looks very nice, clean finish and even my grandchildren enjoy watching the watch go 'round. After playing with the settings for my 45 year old Longines Accutron watch, it is nice to be able to put it on and have the correct, or nearly the correct, time. The pillow inside easily adjusts to my watch, I have a small wrist, and holds the watch securely. Overall a good value for the intended purpose.Now the one bad thing ... Early on, I was confounded by the thing just not working. After some diddling with it, the problem seems to be either that there is a break in the plug for the charger where it connects to the unit, or that the socket in the box, itself, does not make good connections. So, when I put the watch in, I have to play with it a bit to be sure that it is running. Annoying, and the reason that this is not a "5-star" review.-----08 Jul 18 Update:So I finally felt that the problem that I was having with the power was due to a bad charger. Contacted the company and they did send me a new charger, which does continue to work. NEW PROBLEM at this time is that walking into the bedroom I wondered what the sound was that I was hearing. After searching around, realized that I could now hear the motor and gears from the winder, sounds which were not there when the device was now. So, after about ten months of use, it is no longer quiet enough to be near the bed, and relegated it to another room. Still works, just not as silent as when new. It does do the job it is supposed to do, wind the watch, but not without issues with the power supply and not, after 10 months, as quiet as promised. So, downgrade from the 4 stars originally to 3 stars now. When (not if, I fear) it gives up, will likely look to other brands even if it does mean paying more. It's a nice watch that I wind, and I like wearing it!-----26 May 19 UpdateI guess good things come to those who wait. After my review from July, 2018, I had given up hope and just tolerated the noisy winder with the flaky power plug. At least it kept my watch wound with a little TLC and tolerance. Then, a few weeks ago, I received an Email from the manufacturer apologizing for missing my July, 2018, review, and offering to replace the winder, as the noise indicated that the bearings were shot. I accepted the offer, and the new unit was received a few days later. I have had it in service for a few weeks, waiting to update my review. First, the flaky power issue is solved. Don't know if it was the charger or the unit, but no problem with that any longer. Second, the unit is as quiet as can be. I now have to look at it to see if it is running when I come into the room, no way I could hear it from even a few feet away. Watch is staying well wound and keeping as good time as a 45 year old watch can keep! I am very happy with the winder, and especially the responsive manufacturer, and will raise my rating to five stars at this time. I would encourage any buyer to communicate with the company if there are problems. Hopefully, there will be none!

I am changing my prior review, since it was for a previous model of this winder.The first time around, years ago when I first bought one, the fixed TPD options did not work for my watch movement. Chiyoda has steadily upgraded and expanded their winder selection, and I now find them to be the best affordable winders on the market.I have probably 35 or so automatics, and over 20 winders at least, so I'm quite familiar with what's out there. If you want to spend a lot, there are high end winders, of course, but since I'd rather buy another watch, I prefer a more affordable winder that still does the job, and still looks good, since, besides keeping it wound so I don't have to constantly update the time and date, it's also great to have an attractive display location for my watches.The drawback of some affordable winders can be longevity as well as limited TPD options, watch fitment issues, etc., but I now have half a dozen different Chiyoda winders and they all are performing perfectly. Plus, they have the best and most responsive customer service, so I'm confident that, if I ever needed to use the 18 month warranty, I know they will take good care of me as a customer.This single winder has been upgraded to give broader TPD options, now with a separate selector for rotation direction, so, it is ideally suited to a wide range of watch movements.It keeps my automatic perfectly ready to wear, does not magnetize it, it's a beautiful little piece of furniture, well made, and is utterly silent. And, the price is amazing!So, basically you get a winder that gives the same performance as a high price winder, without the high price. That really is the best way to describe this buy. And the price point is awesome, certainly one of the lowest, for a single winder, that provides more features than most similarly priced, and, as stated, provides the same features as a winder ten times the price.The finishing is professional, and the simple pillow holder keeps my watch protected and in place, and is far easier to use than many winders with hard plastic clip-in holders. This winder is also a convenient size and doesn't take up a lot of room, which is helpful when having a lot of watches and being a bit short on space.It operates by wall power or it will run for a limited time with two AA batteries installed in it, but Chiyoda also sells an external battery pack, with four D batteries, for a longer run time. I am going to try that next, since this winder wound up in a spot that isn't near to a wall plug, so I'm thankful battery power is an option.In terms of use, there are a variety of places to look up the proper TPD and rotation direction for your automatic watch. I have used these with Breitling, Tissot, Raymond Weil etc., all the way to Seiko powered Invictas and, whether high end Swiss or budget Japanese movements, these winders work.So, just be sure your movement matches with the wide range of options here, for winder settings, and then set it, and your watch will always be ready to wear, without having to wind it, set the time, fix the date, etc.For me, with a lot of watches, both auto and quartz, it can be long time between wears, so having a good winder is a helpful way to be able to just keep my automatics ready to put on my wrist for the day.Chiyoda is my go-to brand now, and I love that it costs so little to get a well made, reliable winder that does the job, and is backed by great customer service.Highly recommend!!!Thanks for reading, and I hope this has helped. :)UPDATE: Added photos -- also I am using the Chiyoda battery pack now (available here on Amazon), which uses four D Cell batteries, for extended use and it works GREAT. Have ordered two more battery packs, in fact,, for other winders I have. You can also see the beauty of the finishing on the winder, as well as the simplicity of the effective watch holder, a cushion pillow that snugs into the winding cradle, completely protecting the watch while holding it in place, and it's super simple to use, just put the watch on the pillow and put the pillow in the winder. I'm really happy with this purchase!

Offert à une personne qui ne pouvait plus porter sa montre après une opération, ce remontoir lui à permis de ne pas avoir à la remettre à l'heure tous les jours.De très bonne qualité et avec une super finition, je recommande vivement.

I bought this winder primarily, based on the good reviews, for my favourite watch - it has a 44mm face and a crown guard - it is not small, nor has a it a low profile. Let me say that the winder is beautifully finished and slient and looks great on my night stand. However, as someone else has said it didn't fit their watch - you cannot close the lid and allow the watch to rotate! I had the same problem. The supplied pillow is very thick and only suits watches with smaller faces and lower profiles than the one I intended the winder for - I know this because I tried it with another watch - lower profile, 42mm face and no crown guard.However, the solution was simple. I got a pair of socks (thin cotton) from my sock drawer, they were rolled up into a ball and allowed me to strap the watch tightly (this is key) to them, whilst also fiiting very snuggly into the cavity for the supplied pillow (which is thick and un-forgiving). It works!I am happy with the purchase - just a use a good pair of socks - the winder deserves it, it is beautiful.

So far so good with this very smart looking winder, it is exactly as described with four movement variations and adjustable cushion volume to tailor fit to your watch. Husbands Brietling fits no problem. Battery & mains options, so very versatile. Nice smooth & quiet operation. Impressive one week delivery time. Very pleased with this purchase and such a reasonable price too. There is nothing not to like, highly recommend.

Es un buen producto, muy silencioso, lo utilizo para mantener funcionando un reloj automático Seiko premier! Lo tengo puesto alado de la cama, y no me molesta con nada por la noche! Lo recomiendo a 100% !

Das wohl das Beste was ich für diesen Preis an Uhrenbeweger je gekauft habe!Schönes Design das die Uhr gut zur Geltung kommen läßt.Sehr gut verarbeitet und sehr, SEHR leise.4 Bewegungsprogramme die ich als ausreichend empfinde. Einfache Einstellung per Drehregler. (Kein Dipschalter gefummel.)Im Urlaub kann der Sicherheitsbewußte das Netzteil aus der Dose ziehen und es läuft auf Batteriebetrieb weiter.Einfache und gute Befestigung der Uhr mittels festen Kissen das man noch ausdünnen kann. Brauchte ich aber nicht, passte alles prima.Also erstmal absolut begeisternd. Mal sehen wie das im Dauerbetrieb aussieht.Einfache Anleitung und Putztuch(!) dabei. Sehr gut und sichere Orginalverpackung. 1 Tag Lieferzeit.