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A Watchmaker's How To: How To Wind Your Watch, Set The Time, and Adjust The Date

Aug 12, 2025 · 5.9K views

DescriptionBy popular demand, we’re kicking off our “Watchmaker’s How To” series with the basics of winding and setting your watch. This is essential knowledge for anyone interested in mechanical watches, whether you’re new to the hobby or want a quick refresher. Stay tuned for more tips from the pros. Pro tip: Never date the daMore
By popular demand, we’re kicking off our “Watchmaker’s How To” series with the basics of winding and setting your watch. This is essential knowledge for anyone interested in mechanical watches, whether you’re new to the hobby or want a quick refresher. Stay tuned for more tips from the pros. Pro tip: Never date the date on your watch when the hands are in the top half of the dial. To keep the information authentic, we partnered with our Watchmakers at Watchbarn x Chrono24 UK to share more insights and answer common FAQs we got from you all. Let us know in the comments your thoughts and what topics should we cover in the coming videos? #chrono24 #watchmaker #watches #watchrepair #howto -- Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC19TMquxv2GfWbHhj6C3MCw?sub_confirmatio=1 Chrono24 Website: https://www.chrono24.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrono24/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrono24/ iPhone App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/chrono24/id472912032?mt=8 Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chrono24.mobile Want to learn more? Sign up for our newsletter here: https://www.chrono24.com/newsletter/subscription.htm #X

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