How to Wind a Blancpain Watch?
How to Wind a Blancpain Watch?
About Blancpain
BlancpainWatch Winder Steps
Recommended Watch Winders
In Conclusion
In the context of modern technological advancement, the mechanical watch is no longer just a timepiece, but a work of art. Expensive watches can be described as mechanical marvels. The pursuit of manual craftsmanship and adherence to watch culture are the reasons for the existence and allure of mechanical watches.
Owning a Blancpain is the dream of many watch enthusiasts. Winding a watch is also a form of communication with the watch. Do you know how to wind a Blancpain watch? Today I will provide you with a detailed introduction.
About Blancpain
Blancpain, founded in 1735, is the oldest Swiss watch brand in history and the world's first registered watch brand. As one of the world's leading mechanical complications watchmakers, Blancpain is also one of the few brands that can design, develop, manufacture, assemble, and sell its watches entirely in-house. Since its inception, the brand has maintained an innovative spirit, pushing the boundaries of watchmaking expertise.
Compared to large watchmakers like Rolex, which produces around 2,000 watches a day, Blancpain produces fewer than 30 watches a day. Each watch is made by a single watchmaker. The meticulously handcrafted details create timepieces with an innovative element while remaining true to the Swiss watchmaking tradition.
How to Wind a Blancpain Watch?
- The majority of Blancpain self-winding watches have a power reserve of 40 to 288 hours. This implies wearing a watch throughout the day in normal activity conditions.
- If the movement has stopped, it is best to wind it manually by turning the crown at least 40 times. Manual winding is in the same way as any other watch. This operation provides the watch with the bare minimum of power reserve before replacing it on the wrist.
- Models with a calendar that changes around midnight must have a power reserve of at least 20 hours to power the entire mechanism. Otherwise, the watch will likely stop around midnight.
If you are tired of winding your watch manually, or if you own more than one watch, we recommend using a watch winder.
How to Select a Watch Winder?
There are numerous types of watch winders available in the face of the current market, and choosing a low-quality watch winder undoubtedly destroys the watch. There are many things to note when choosing a good watch winder.
The first and foremost is the direction of rotation and TPD(turns per day). If these do not match your watch, purchasing a watch winder is pointless. The rotation direction is best if it can be clockwise, counterclockwise, or bi-directional all three are available to easily adapt to different watches. The size of the pillow is also very important, the correct size will keep your watch from falling off. You also have to consider its security, portability, etc.
Blancpain Watch Manual Winding Steps
The majority of Blancpain watches require 650-950 TPD and need to be wound clockwise. Below are some of the most popular Blancpain models and their winding settings.
MODEL, DESCRIPTION | MOVEMENT / CALIBER | WINDING DIRECTION | TURNS PER DAY (TPD) |
Air Command Concept | CW | 850 | |
Aqual b-date Leman | CCW | 900 | |
Automatic 0095 | CW | 850 | |
0035 Minute Repeater | 35 | CW | 650 |
0036 Lady Minute Repeater | 35 | CW | 650 |
0062 Ultra-Slim Ladybird & Ultra-Slim for Women | 6.15 | CW | 650 |
0071 Ultra-Slim (Mens' and Ladies'), | 71S | CW | 650 |
0071S Ultra-Slim Skeleton | 71S | CW | 650 |
0072 Ultra-Slim w/small secs (Mens' & Ladies') | 72 | CW | 650 |
0088 Villeret Traditional Chinese Calendar | CW | 850 | |
0095 Automatic w/Date Slim | 9513 | CW | 650 |
0096 Ladies Extra-Slim / Villeret Ultra-Slim for Women | 951 or 953 | CW | 650 |
0096J Jewerly Ladies Extra Slim | 951 | CW | 650 |
00225 Le Brassus Carrousel "Volant Une Minute" | 225 | CW | 650 |
560ST Spécialités "Super Trofeo" Flyback Chronograph LE | F185 | CW | 840-950 |
1151 Extra-Slim w/date, secs-hand, 100 Hr. P.R., p-reserve | 1151 | CW | 820 |
1158 Villeret Ultra-Slim | 1151 | CW | 650 |
1161 2000 Extra-Slim Watch w/date, 100 Hr. P.R. | 1161 | CW | 650 |
1185 Chronograph w/date / Villeret Chronograph | 1185 | CW | 800-950 |
1186 Chronograph w/split-secs, etc. / Villeret Split-Seconds Chrono | 1186 | CW | 800-950 |
1241 Leman Reveil GMT | CW | 800 | |
1315 Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe | CW | 950 | |
1335 Villeret | CW | 950 | |
1735 Watch Grand Complication / Le Brassus Tourbillon | 1735 | CW | 650 |
2041 Léman Alarm Watch | 1241 | CW | 800-950 |
2041B Léman Alarm Watch | 1241 | CW | 800-950 |
2086F Léman Split-Seconds Chrono | F186 | CW | 800-950 |
2100 Watch (Aqualung, Sport) w/date, secs-hand, 100 Hr. P.R. / Léman Ultra-Slim | 1151 | CW | 650 |
2101 2100 Watch, Smaller Version, 100 Hr. P.R. | 1151 | CW | 650 |
2102 Ladies' 2100 Watch w/date and secs-hand / Léman Ultra-Slim for Women | 951 or 953 | CW | 650 |
2125 2100 Sport Tourbillon / Léman Tourbillon | 25 | CW | 650-950 |
2141B Alarm Watch GMT, Brushed Red Gold (Anniversaire) LE | 1241 | CW | 800-950 |
2150 Léman Ultra-Slim with Double Window Date Indicator | 1150 or 6850 | CW | 650 |
2150A Léman Aqualung Monaco Yacht Show 2005 | 6850 | CW | 650-800 |
Chrono Monaco Yacht Show | CW | 850 | |
Chrono Monopoussoir Villeret | CW | 820 | |
Chrono Speed Command | CW | 850 | |
2160 Léman Double Time Zone / GMT | 5L60 | CW | 650 |
2182F Léman Aqua Lung Flyback Chronograph | F182 | CW | 840-950 |
2185 2100 Chronograph w/date / Léman Chronograph | 1185 | CW | 800-950 |
2185F (2100 Sport) Flyback Chronograph w/date / Léman Flyback Chrono | F185 | CW | 800-950 |
2189F Léman Tourbillon | 23F9A | CW | 800-950 |
2200 Fifty Fathoms Auto w/date, 100 Hr. P.R. / Spécialités Ultra-Slim Diver's Watch | 1151 | CW | 650 |
2200A "50th Anniversary" Fifty Fathoms Diver's Watch | 1151 | CW | 650 |
2250 GMT Auto w/date, 100 Hr. P.R. / Spécialités GMT / "50th Anniversary" GMT Diver's Watch | 5A50 | CW | 650 |
2285F 2200 (Trilogy Air Command) Case Flyback Chronograph w/date / Spécialités Flyback Chrono | F185 | CW | 840-950 |
2360 Léman Complete Calendar Moon Phase | 6763 | CW | 650 |
2385 Ladies' 2100 Chronograph w/date | 1185 | CW | 800-950 |
2485F Spécialités Flyback Chrono | F182 | CW | 840-950 |
2585 2100 Chronograph w/Perpetual Calendar | 5585 | CW | 800-950 |
2585F 2100 (Sport) Case Flyback Chrono w/Perp Cal / Léman Perpetual Calendar | 55F8 or F585 | CW | 800-950 |
2585F-1140M-71 "Air Command Diver" | F182 | CW | 840-950 |
2625 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar | 5625 | --- | --- |
2653 2763 Watch, Half Hunter Case, 100 Hr. P.R. | 1153 | CW | 650 |
2685F Léman Flyback Chronograph Perpetual Calendar | F585 | CW | 800-950 |
2763 2100 Sport Date Watch w/moon phase, etc / Léman Moon Phase | 1163 or 6763 | CW | 650 |
2800 Set of 5 Tourbillions "Octopus" Large Date | 6925 | CW | 800-950 |
2825 Tourbillion Transparence / Women Tourbillon Grande Date | 6925 or 6925A | CW | 800-950 |
2825A Léman Tourbillion Grande Date | 6925 | CW | 800-950 |
2826 Tourbillion "Octopus" Large Date | 6925 | CW | 800-950 |
2835 Minute Repeater "Cathedral" Gong / Léman Minute Repeater Aqua Lung | 351 | CW | 840 |
2835F Ladies' (2100 Sport) Flyback Chronograph w/date | F185 | CW | 840-950 |
2841 Léman GMT Alarm Watch | 1241H | CW | 800-950 |
2850 Léman Ultra Slim / Ultra-Slim Grande Date | 6950 | CW | 650 |
2850B Léman Aqua Lung Grande Date | 6950 | CW | 650 |
2860 Léman Double Time Zone | 5L60 | CCW | 650 |
2863 Léman Complete Calendar, Moon Phases | 6763 | CCW | 650 |
2885F Léman Flyback Chronograph Grande Date | 69F8 | CW | 840-950 |
2925 Léman Tourbillon Semanier | 3725G | CW | 800-950 |
2926 Spécialités Tourbillon "Baguettes" | 25A | CW | 650-950 |
3253 Women Complete Calendar, Moon Phases | 6753 | CCW | 840 |
3300 Women Ultra-Slim Date & Seconds-Hand | 1150 | CCW | 650 |
3363 Woman Complete Calendar Moon Phases LE | 6763 | CCW | 650 |
3485F Women Chronographe Flyback / Flyback Chronographe "Saint-Valentin 2009" | F185 | CW | 840-950 |
3553 Renaissance Date Watch w/ moonphase | 1153 | CW | 650 |
3563A Calendar Moonphase / Léman Complete Calendar Moon Phase | 6763 | CW | 650 |
3638 Calendrier Chinois Traditionnel | CW | 800 | |
3760 Women Double Time Zone | 5L60 | CCW | 650 |
4040 Ultra-Slim Power Indicator | 4053 | CW | 650 |
4053 Ultra-Slim / Villeret Ultra-Slim | 1153 | CW | 650 |
4063 Spring-Back Seconds / Villeret Ultra-Slim Retrograde Seconds-Hand | 7663 | CW | 650 |
4082 Villeret Chronograph | 1188 | CW | 800-950 |
4083 Chronograph | 1188 | CW | 800-950 |
4223F Flyback Chronograph / Le Brassus Chronograph Rattrapante Automatique Flyback Tourbillon | 23F9A | CW | 850-950 |
4225 Le Brassus Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar w/8 day Power Reserve & Leap Year Indicator | 5625A | CW | 540 |
4238 Le Brassus: Equation Marchante | 3863 | CW | 800-950 |
4246F Le Brassus Split-Seconds Chrono | 40F6 | CW | 650 |
4276 GMT Moonphase / Le Brassus Complete Calendar GMT | 67A6 | CW | 650 |
4277 Perpetual Calendar GMT Havana | 55A5A | CW | 800 |
4286 Split-Seconds Flyback Chronograph | 56F9A | CW | 800-950 |
4286P Le Brassus Split-Seconds Chrono/Perpetual Calendar | 56F9A | CW | 800-950 |
4289 Split Seconds, Flyback Chrono, Tourbillon, Perpetual Calendar | 56F9U | CW | 800-950 |
4289Q Le Brassus Tourbillon | 56F9U | CW | 800-950 |
4795 Extra-Slim w/date at 6 O'Clock | 953/3 | CW | 650 |
4796 Ladies' Extra-Slim w/date at 6 O'Clock | 953/3 | CW | 650 |
5015 Fifty Fathoms Automatique / Fifty Fathoms Sport, Date & Second Hand, Vollkalender | 1315 | CW | 960 |
5015A Fifty Fathoms Dreiziegeruhr | CW | 950 | |
5015D Fifty Fathoms blue | CW | 950 | |
5018 X Fathoms | CW | 950 | |
5025 Fifty Fathoms Tourbillon Power Reserve Indicator / Tourbillon Fifty Fathoms Sport | 25A | CW | 650-950 |
5085 Fifty Fathoms Chronograph | CW | 950 | |
5085FA Fifty Fathoms Flyback Chronograph Sport | F185 | CW | 840-950 |
5085FB Fifty Fathoms Flyback Chronograph blue | CW | 850 | |
5254 DF Villeret Timezone 30 Minutes Demi Savonette | CW | 820 | |
5311 Perpetual Calendar Slim (Mens' & Ladies') | 711 | CW | 650 |
5335 Minute Repeater w/Perpetual Calendar | 33 | CW | 650 |
5395 Perpetual Calendar Slim | 953 | CW | 650 |
5453 Perpetual Calendar w/leap yr, 100 hour Power reserve | 1153 | CW | 650 |
5453 Villeret Perpetual Calendar | 5453 | CW | 650 |
5495 Perpetual Calendar Slim | 953 | CW | 650 |
5585 Chronograph Perpetual Calendar Slim | 5585 | CW | 800-950 |
5785F Flyback Chronograph "Speed Command," Sport | F185 | CW | 840-950 |
5885F Air Command Flyback Chronograph | F185 | CW | 840-950 |
6025 Tourbillon, Power Reserve / Villeret Tourbillon | 25 (8 Day) | CW | 800-950 |
6025A Tourbillon "Squelette," Date, Power Reserve Indicator / Villeret Tourbillon | 25 (8 Day) | CW | 800-950 |
6025AS Spécialités Tourbillon "Squelette" | 25 (8 Day) | CW | 800-950 |
6035 Minute Repeater / Villeret Minute Repeater | 35 | CW | 650 |
6036 Villeret Karusell, Minute Repeater | 35 | CW | 650 |
6037 Villeret Minute Repeater | 356 | CW | 650 |
6038 Villeret Equation Marchante | 3863A | CW | 800-950 |
6056 Perpetual Calendar, Moonphase / Villeret Perpetual Calendar | 5653 | CW | 650 |
6057 Villeret Perpetual Calendar | 5653A | CW | 650 |
6086 Villeret Single Push-Button Split Seconds Chrono | M186 | CW | 800-950 |
6102 Villeret Ultra-Slim for Women | 953 or 953A | CW | 650 |
6102A 2006 Valentine's Watch | 953 | CW | 650 |
6185 Villeret Monopusher Chronograph | 185 | CW | 800-950 |
6222 Ultra-Slim Automatic / Villeret Ultra-Slim | 1153 | CW | 650 |
6223 Villeret Ultra-Slim w/ Seconds-Hand, Date | 1150 | CCW | 650 |
6260 Villeret Ultra-Slim Double Time Zone | 5L60 | CW | 650 |
6263 Villeret Complete Calendar, Moon Phases, Small Seconds | 6763 | CW | 650 |
6263A Villeret Moon Phase | 6763 | CW | 650 |
6395 Day-Date-Month Moon Ladies' Slim | 953 | CW | 650 |
6495 Day-Date-Month Moon Slim | 953 | CW | 650 |
6511 Day-Date-Month Moon Thin extra flat | 711 | CW | 650 |
6553 Date Watch w/moon phase, 100 Hr. P.R. | 1153 | CW | 650 |
6553 Villeret Moon Phase | 6553 | CW | 650 |
6595 Day-Date-Month Moon Slim | 953 | CW | 650 |
6604 Ladies Ultra Flat | CCW | 650 | |
6639 8 Jours Vollkalender | CW | 650 | |
6651C Villeret Ultra Flat | CCW | 650 | |
6653Q Villeret Ultra Flat Retrograde Second | CCW | 650 | |
6654 Villeret Full Calendar | CW | 650 | |
6695 Day-Date-Month Slim | 953 | CW | 650 |
6763 Women Saint Valentin 2008 | CW | 820 | |
6850 Ultra-Slim, Double Window Date | 6850 | CW | 650 |
6885 Chronograph, Double Window Date | 6885 | CW | 800-950 |
6885 Villeret Chronograph | 6885 | CW | 800-950 |
69F9 L-Evolution Carbon Chrono | CW | 850 | |
7663 Q Villeret Ultra-slim | CCW | 650 | |
8805 L-Evolution "Automatique 8 Jours" | 13R5 | CW | 1080 |
Levolution 8 Jours | CW | 850 | |
F185 L-Evolution Super Trofeo Flyback Chrono | CW | 800 | |
8825 L-Evolution GMT Alarm / Tourbillon | 5025 | CW | 540 |
8837 L-Evolution Semainier Grande Date 8Jours | CW | 850 | |
8841 L-Evolution GMT Alarm Watch | 1241H | CW | 800-950 |
8866F L-Evolution Schleppzeiger Chrono | CW | 850 | |
8866 L-Evolution "8 Jours" Complete Calendar Moon Phases | 66R9 | CW | 1080 |
9918B X-Fathoms | CW | 850 | |
50015 Sport, "500 Fathoms," Date & Seconds | 1315 | CW | 960 |
50021 Sport, "500 Fathoms" GMT, Date & Seconds-Hand | 5215 | CW | 960 |
Super Trefeo 2009 | CW | 800 | |
Turbillon Diamonds | CW | 820 | |
Caliber only: | 5A50 | CCW | 650 |
5L60 | CCW | 650 | |
6.1 | CW | 650 | |
6.15 | CW | 650 | |
13R5 | CW | 1080 | |
23F9A | CW | 840-950 | |
25 | CW | 650-950 | |
25A | CW | 650-950 | |
33 | CCW | 650 | |
35 | CCW | 650 | |
40F6 | CW | 840-950 | |
55A5A | CW | 800 | |
55F8 | CW | 800-950 | |
56F9A | CW | 800-950 | |
56F9U | CW | 800-950 | |
66R9 | CW | 1080 | |
67A6 | CCW | 650 | |
69F8 | CW | 840-950 | |
71 | CW | 650 | |
71S | CW | 650 | |
72 | CW | 650 | |
225 | CW | 540 | |
351 | CW | 840 | |
356 | CCW | 650 | |
610 | CW | 650 | |
615 | CW | 650 | |
711 | CW | 650 | |
951 | CW | 650 | |
953 | CW | 650 | |
953/3 | CW | 650 | |
1150 | CCW | 650 | |
1151 | CCW | 650 | |
1153 | CCW | 650 | |
1161 | CCW | 650 | |
1163 | CCW | 650 | |
1185 | CW | 800-950 | |
1186 | CW | 800-950 | |
1188 | CW | 800-950 | |
1241 | CW | 800-950 | |
1241H | CW | 800-950 | |
1315 | CW | 960 | |
1335 | CW | 960 | |
13R5 | CW | 1080 | |
1735 | CW | 650 | |
225 | CW | 550 | |
23F9A | CW | 900 | |
25 | CCW | 650 | |
25A | CW | 650 | |
33 | CCW | 650 | |
35 | CCW | 650 | |
351 | CW | 850 | |
356 | CCW | 650 | |
3638 | CW | 850 | |
3725G | CW | 800-950 | |
3863 | CW | 800-950 | |
3863A | CW | 800-950 | |
4053 | CCW | 650 | |
40F6 | CW | 900 | |
5025 | CW | 550 | |
5215 | CW | 960 | |
5453 | CCW | 650 | |
5585 | CW | 800-950 | |
55A5A | CW | 800 | |
55F8 | CW | 850 | |
5625 | CW | 820 | |
5625A | CW | 550 | |
5653 | CCW | 650 | |
5653A | CCW | 650 | |
56F9A | CW | 850 | |
56F9U | CW | 850 | |
5A50 | CCW | 650 | |
5L60 | CCW | 650 | |
6.1 | CW | 650 | |
6.15 | CW | 650 | |
610 | CW | 650 | |
615 | CW | 650 | |
6395 | CCW | 800 | |
Day-Date | 6511 | Both | 650 |
6553 | CCW | 650 | |
Day-Date | 6595 | CW | 650 |
6654 | CW | 1000 | |
Day-Date | 6695 | CW | 650 |
66R9 | CW | 1050 | |
6753 | CCW | 850 | |
6763 | CCW | 650 | |
67A6 | CCW | 650 | |
6850 | CCW | 650 | |
6885 | CW | 850 | |
6925 | CW | 800-950 | |
6925A | CW | 800-950 | |
6950 | CCW | 800 | |
7663 | CCW | 650 | |
9513 | CW | 650 | |
953 | CW | 650 | |
953/3 | CW | 650 | |
9918B | CW | 950 | |
F182 | CW | 840-950 | |
F185 | CW | 840-950 | |
F186 | CW | 800-950 | |
F585 | CW | 800-950 | |
M185 | CW | 800-950 | |
M186 | CW | 800-950 |
If you cannot find your watch model on this table, you can consult the manufacturer or try it on repeatedly to determine the winding pattern of your watch.
- CW - Clockwise winding direction
- CCW - Counterclockwise winding direction
- Both - Combined mode (Clockwise + Counterclockwise)
- TPD - Turns per day
Don't be concerned if the TPD for winding your watch is slightly higher than the recommended value. Each automatic watch has a built-in safeguard to prevent overwinding.
What watch winder is suitable for Blancpain?
High-end watches, without a doubt, require exquisite watch winders. Here are 2 highly rated watch winders that we recommend.
Double Automatic Watch Winder Box with Unique 4 Rotation Modes - Orange
- Material: Wood box/leather pillow/Acrylic panel
- Color: Orange/Black/Brown/ Carbon Fiber
- Size: 8.8*5.9*4.7inch
- 4 modes, TPD settings ranging from 650 to 1500
- Supports all three winding directions
- Anti-magnetization
- Mabuchi motor
- Dual power supply
- 3 years warranty
This watch winder is a unique Orange color with a multi-pass painting process for a more beautiful, shiny, and smooth finish. Inside, the leather and wood grain look stylish and luxurious. It looks great.
Best Single Watch Winder - Black
- Material: Wood box/PU pillow/Acrylic panel
- Color: Black
- Size: 4.4 x 6 x 4.4inch
- 4 modes, TPD settings ranging from 650 to 1500
- Supports all three winding directions
- Anti-magnetization
- Mabuchi motor
- Dual power supply
- 3 years warranty
This watch winder is as simple and understated as any of Blancpain's other classic black watches. If you are a watch collector who wants your watch to be less noticeable while still looking regal, this black watch winder is the perfect choice for you. It will help to improve the appearance of your expensive watch without being overly ostentatious.
Conclusion
A Blancpain watch is a source of pride. Because it is an automatic mechanical watch, you can wind it simply by wearing it. However, if you have multiple watches that need to be replaced and do not have as much energy to maintain them, a watch winder is recommended, and our Mozsly watch winder is an excellent choice.
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