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An inexpensive watch winder costs around 100 euros and has enough space for one wristwatch. The Piccolo from Designhütte is in this price range and has three rotation settings: right, left, or alternating (right and left in rotation). The winder also has four speeds. The first rotates for 33 seconds, followed by a 12-minute pause. The second speed rotates for 10 minutes with a 90-minute pause. The third and fourth both have a three hour pause with a rotation time of 30 minutes and 60 minutes, respectively. The pauses help to save energy. The rotation times are sufficient to continually wind the movement. This device is mains operated.

You can purchase a watch winder with space for two watches for around 200 euros, such as a glossy black watch winder from Rothenschild. A quiet belt drive powers this device and its sleek design blends seamlessly into a modern home. You can view the watches through the glass front. The device is either mains or battery (two AA) operated. Using batteries is practical if you’re traveling or keeping the winder in a safe. New batteries last a month if the winder is continually in use. The device has three settings with alternating directions. You can select 900, 1,200, 1,800, or 2,300 rotations a day.

Rothenschild also produces watch winders for four or more watches. These winders cost around 230 euros. Models with space for two watches on each carrier are exceptionally practical. In just four watch carriers you can fit up to eight automatic watches. This winder also offers four programs with different rotation directions. You can choose between 900, 1,200, 1,800, and 2,300 rotations per day. Some watch winders also have additional storage spaces for manual or quartz watches so you can keep all of your timepieces in one place.

If you’d prefer to create your own watch winder, construction kits from well-established manufacturers such as MTE are available. One of the most curious DIY creations is a winder made from an old CD drive, an empty peanut can, and a rubber band. The rubber band functions as a belt drive and ensures the peanut can, where the watch is stored, continually rotates.