Le Journal des Montres

The Watch Journal is WatchMatic’s knowledge hub dedicated to watch winders, watch safes, and long-term automatic watch care for collectors.

Keep automatic watches Running on a Winder

Is It Better to Stop an Automatic Watch or Keep It Running on a Winder?

Is a watch winder a necessity or a luxury that causes extra wear? Explore the pros and cons of keeping your automatic watch running versus letting it stop, with technical insights from the WatchMat...

How to Match Watch Winder Settings to Your Watch Movement

How to Match Watch Winder Settings to Your Watch Movement

Don't guess your watch winder settings. Learn how to calibrate TPD and rotation direction based on your watch's specific caliber to ensure precision care and mechanical longevity.

Common Watch Winder

Common Watch Winder Myths and Misconceptions: Separating Fact from Fiction

Are watch winders actually harmful to your automatic movements? We debunk the most common myths - from overwinding fears to lubrication misconceptions - and reveal the engineering facts every colle...

watch winder Independent Control

What Does “Independent Control” Mean in a Watch Winder - and Do You Need It?

Independent control allows each watch in a watch winder to operate with its own rotation direction and TPD settings. This article explains what it really means in practice and when collectors actua...

Watch Winder Work for Different Watch Brands

Can One Watch Winder Work for Different Watch Brands? Here’s How to Choose the Right Settings

Watch collectors often ask a common question: Can one watch winder work for different watch brands? The short answer is yes — but only if you understand how watch winder settings work and how to ch...

Watch Winder Mode

Is There One “Best” Watch Winder Mode for All Watches?

There is no single “best” watch winder mode that works perfectly for all watches. Automatic watches differ in movement design, winding direction, and power reserve, which means the ideal winder set...

What Is TPD

What Is TPD (Turns Per Day) and Why It Matters When Choosing a Watch Winder

When shopping for a watch winder, one of the most common specifications you’ll encounter is TPD — Turns Per Day. While it often appears as a simple technical number, TPD plays a crucial role in how...

Luxury Watch Winder Safes: Security Meets Precision - WatchMatic

Coffres-forts remontoirs de montres de luxe : la sécurité au service de la précision

Pour les collectionneurs de montres automatiques de grande valeur, le stockage ne se résume plus à la simple protection : il s'agit désormais de précision, de constance et d'entretien à long terme....

Watch Safe vs Watch Winder Safe: Which One Do You Really Need? - WatchMatic

Coffre-fort pour montres ou coffre-fort à remontoir : lequel vous faut-il vraiment ?

Lorsqu'ils recherchent des solutions de stockage sécurisé pour leurs montres de luxe, de nombreux collectionneurs rencontrent deux termes similaires : surveiller le coffre-fort et coffre-fort pour ...

How to Choose a Watch Safe for High-Value Timepieces - WatchMatic

Comment choisir un coffre-fort pour montres de grande valeur

Ce guide explique Comment choisir un coffre-fort pour montres de grande valeur ? , aidant ainsi les collectionneurs à prendre des décisions éclairées en fonction de la sécurité, de la capacité et d...