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Smooth and steady...
...my recommendation is to remove the watch before winding so you don't put any lateral (bend) force on the stem, be smooth and steady on the crown, there's no reason to go fast and that way you'll be able feel any increase in resistance. When you feel it increase, stop. It's wound.
It doesn't need to be babied, but nor should you be over-enthusiastic.
I don't think you can break the stem with the above advice, even with a large diameter crown.
How careful are you during winding?
I have a question regarding winding. Is it advisable to NOt wind the watch fully? My 34mm Simplicity has a large winding crown, the experience of winding the watch i s just amazing. But I must say I constantly have the 'fear' that I might over wind it and...
Smooth and steady...
...my recommendation is to remove the watch before winding so you don't put any lateral (bend) force on the stem, be smooth and steady on the crown, there's no reason to go fast and that way you'll be able feel any increase in resistance. When you feel it...
I'll avoid...
...the obvious joke, "Send it to me, and I'll keep it wound for you!" As advice above, plus if you wind it daily, you'll quickly develop a sense of how many turns it takes you to reach full-wind. You will then naturally slow as you reach your limit. I thi...
I have a little experience with various Dufour models...
including the Simplicity. Hi, John, You've gotten good advice so far; follow it and don't worry so much. Cheers, TM
Thank you everyone :-)
It's truly a weird question, I have wound many pieces and this is the first time I feel I will wind and wind and forget to stop. I will follow the advise closely. Thank you you again *CL
Foward: Some basics in handling the crown . . .
It seems like your question is answered, however I thought the following would help. It is an article on how to handle the crown, as it's good for all of us to be refreshed in the handling of our watches. Tip number 5 is directly relevant to your concern....