How to Wind an Aristo Watch?
How to Wind an Aristo Watch?
About Aristo
ARISTO was founded in 1907 by Julius Epple in Pforzheim, Germany's jewelry and watchmaking center. Today, Aristo Watch Co. has joined forces with Ernst Vollmer. All automatic movements used in Aristo watches are imported from Switzerland. This makes for a perfect combination of German-designed and manufactured cases and bracelets with high-quality automatic or mechanical movements.
Today, Aristo offers a wide range of watches, from classic designs to aviator Flieger style models known for their excellent value.
Why Manual Winding for Aristo Watches?
The most common reason for Altanus watches to be hand wound is so that you can set the time accurately with it, this saves you from having to reset the watch as often, it also means that the watch will always be accurate and reliable.
Winding a watch is a complex endeavor, but for many watch lovers, it is one of the joys of interacting with a watch.
Aristo Watch Manual Winding Steps
- Mechanical movement watches
Before using the watch you will need to wind it up by turning the winding crown several times between your thumb and index finger until it stops.
Fully wound up, the movement is powered for approx.
- Automatic watches
An automatic wristwatch is wound by a rotor that moves back and forth during the normal activities of wearing it and in so doing winds the spring.
A fully wound self-winding movement runs for around 40 hours. If the watch is only worn occasionally, the spring must first be started by hand, by moving the crown back and forth three to four times using the thumb and index finger. An overwind protection mechanism stops the spring from being wound too far.
Aristo Watch the Winder Setting
Aristo watches will wind correctly in most circumstances. Generally speaking, Archimedes' self-winding movements need to rotate 650-820 revolutions per day, and most of them can be wound clockwise.
Below are some of the most popular Aristo models and their winding settings.
Definitions:
《CW》 - Clockwise winding direction;
《CCW》 - Counterclockwise winding direction;
《Both》 - Combined mode (Clockwise + Counterclockwise);
《–》 - Undefined;Definitions:
MODEL, DESCRIPTION | MOVEMENT / CALIBER | WINDING DIRECTION | TURNS PER DAY (TPD) |
4H 190 SL | Both | 650 | |
Aerzte Uhr | Both | 650 | |
AS Marine | CW | 820 | |
Aristo Blue Baron | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Aristo XL | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Aviatus | ETA 2824 | Both | 650 |
Award 2003: 4H30 | AR2538 Harley | – | – |
Bahnhofsuhr Pforzheim: 3H26S | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Beobachter: 3H57A | ETA 2824 | Both | 650 |
Beobachteruhr / Observer: 5H37S | ETA 2824 | Both | 650 |
B-Uhr XL Sextant | Both | 650 | |
B41 California Dial | Both | 650 | |
Beach Hunter | Both | 650 | |
Blue Baron | Both | 650 | |
Bomber: 5H38S | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Carbon Chrono | CW | 800 | |
Carbon Watch | Both | 650 | |
Carbon II | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Chrono 2002 Ti: 5H60ZB | Valjoux 7750 | CW | 800 |
Chronograph, Flieger Chronograph "Super LumiNova" | Valjoux 7750 | CW | 800 |
Dakar 2004 | Both | 650 | |
Dakar: 3H37 | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Dessau | Both | 650 | |
Doctors Watch: 4H87 | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Edition AS 2072 | AS 2072 | – | – |
Einsatz | Both | 650 | |
Flieger: 7H16 | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Flieger Titanium | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Fliegeruhr: 4H11TU | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Fliegeruhr Titan: 4H06S | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Fliegeruhr ME 262 | Both | 650 | |
Fliegerchronograph Steel | CW | 800 | |
Fliegerchronograph XL | CW | 800 | |
Formula Black Race | CW | 800 | |
Gelbe 7: 3H262-7 | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Hunter: 4H89L | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Hunter "Beach Hunter": 3H76 | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Hunter "Black Street Hunter": 3H75 | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Jager 90: 3H41 | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Jubiläumsedition | Both | 650 | |
Kampfschwimmer California Dial | Both | 650 | |
Kunstflieger Professional: 3H33 | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Kunstflieger Standard: 3H32 | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Marine: 7H18 | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Marineuhr AS 2072 | CW | 820 | |
ME 262 Gelbe 7, Tango Tango | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Messerschmitt: ME109 | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Modern Art | Both | 650 | |
Navigator: 3H59A | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Offizier: 7H17 | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Offizier-uhr: 4H32S | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Pilot: 3H58A | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Pilot Watch: 3H108, 3H109 | ER 6100 | Both | 650 |
Pure Pilot 40: 3H114 | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Rallye Watch 2009 | Both | 650 | |
Schwarze X: 3H262-X | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Sextant: 5H40S | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
SL | Both | 650 | |
Sprint: 5H56TU | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Submarine Clock: 3H17R | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Taucher | Both | 650 | |
Titan-Flieger | Both | 650 | |
Tonneau: 7H19 | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
Tonneau Black: 4H29S | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
U-Boot: 3H17R | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
U-Boot Beobachteruhr Titan | Both | 650 | |
Weisse 3: 3H262-3 | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
White Bomber: 5H19R | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
If you cannot find your watch model (or movement) in this watch, you can try to determine your Aristo winding mode. You should choose the combined winding mode (CW+CCW) and minimum turns per day (TPD). Then put the watch into the watch winder and check the accuracy of the time displayed by the watch after a few days. If you run behind, you need to increase the TPD by one level.
Aristo Watch Time Adjustment Method
- Pull out the winding crown so that it clicks once.
- Turn the winding crown in a clockwise direction to adjust the date at speed.
- Set the date to the day before.
- If your watch has a day-date setting, set the weekday by turning the winding crown in an anti-clockwise direction.
- Now pull the winding crown out as far as it will go.
- Turn the winding crown so that both hands turn in a clockwise direction. The date will click over to the next day as you turn through every 24 hours, then set the hands at the actual time of day. Make sure the hands pass "12" twice if you set the time after midday.
- For setting the time to the second, the second-hand stays in its position when the winding crown is entirely pulled out ("hack set").
- Push the crown in fully now to get your watch started.
Please note: The date calendar of the chronograph automatically switches to the next day between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. During this period, the date calendar should not be changed and the time should not be put back in its original position (risk of damage).Self-winding watches with screw-down crowns some watches are equipped with a screw-down crown. To wind the watch manually and set the date and exact time, turn the winding crown counterclockwise. After setting the time, push in the winding crown again and carefully screw it into place. The watch is only water-resistant when the crown is screwed back in place.
Can I Always Wind my Aristo Watch Manually With the Crown?
It’s okay to do this once in a while, but not too often—especially if your watch has a screw-down crown.
First, the gears and other parts of an automatic movement will wear out faster when wound with the crown, and the same goes for the screw-in crown system, as it is not designed for heavy use. Self-winding watches should be worn for at least eight hours a day to make the most of their power reserve, so rather than letting your automatic watch's power reserve drain, invest in a simple automatic watch winder.
What Watch Winder is Suitable for Aristo?
There is no doubt that a fine watch needs a fine-watch winder. Here are 2 highly-rated watch winders that we recommend.
MOZSLY® Double Watch Winder -Orange Leather
- Material: wooden box/PU leather/acrylic board
- Color: Orange/Black/Brown/Carbon Fiber
- Size: 8.8*5.9*4.7 inches
- 4 modes with TPD settings ranging from 650 to 1500
- All three winding directions are supported
- Antimagnetization
- Use Japanese upgraded Mabuchi Motor
- Dual power
- 3 Years Warranty
This watch features a unique orange winding with a multi-layer paint process for a more beautiful, shiny, and smooth finish. Inside, the leather and wood grain look sleek and luxurious. looks great.
MOZSLY® Single Watch Winder - Black Leather
- Material: wooden box/PU leather/acrylic board
- Color: Black
- Dimensions: 4.4 x 6 x 4.4 inches
- 4 modes with TPD settings ranging from 650 to 1500
- All three winding directions are supported
- Antimagnetization
- Use Japanese upgraded Mabuchi Motor
- Dual power
- 3 years warranty
This watch winder is as simple and understated as Aristo's other classic black watches. If you're a watch collector who wants your watch to look elegant and unobtrusive, this black watch winder is perfect for you. This will help improve the look of your expensive watch without being overly ostentatious.
MOZSLY watch winders use high-quality upgraded Japanese Mabuchi motors, a well-known brand that manufactures precision motors. These motors keep the noise below 10 decibels, so even if you put it in your bedroom, it will give you a very quiet experience. The internal motor is closed and can be separated from the watch so that the watch will not be magnetized and affect the travel time. With a 36-month warranty and friendly customer service, we welcome you to purchase our watch winders.
In Conclusion
Winding an Aristo watch is a simple process that only takes a few steps. First, determine which watch winder is right for your Aristo to watch. Second, follow the watch winding instructions. Finally, enjoy your newly wound watch!