20 Best Watch Winders at All Price-Points

Just recently we wrote about our 25 favorite watch boxes and cases. While that buying guide included watch rolls, trunks, and cases, it also included a few of our favorite watch winders. However, we thought only having a few our favorite watch winders on a list was doing a disservice to our readers. Because of that we created our list of favorite watch winders. This list includes both affordable and luxury options, so there is something for everyone.

For those who don’t know, a watch winder is an electronic device that are designed to keep your automatic watches full wound when you’re not wearing it. When you take the watch off, you just place it on the winder, which will sporadically rotate, in order to keep the time. That way, the next time you want to wear your watch you don’t have to go through the hassle of winding it again. Is a watch winder necessary? Maybe not. But they are nice to have. And if you have some very complicated automatic watches, like a perpetual calendar, which can be a hassle and time consuming to set, they definitely make life easier. So take a look at our 20 favorite watch winders.

Watch Winder Smith Two Watch Winder

The first winder are featuring is one of the more affordable options, but it will still stylishly wind your watches. The Watch Winder Smith two watch winder mixes bamboo and steel to wind two watches simultaneously. We like this winder because it has a modern look and small form factor that can fit on a shelf or desk. At just under $210 USD on Amazon, it’s a great option for even the novice watch collection.

Leader Watch Winders 4 Watch Winder With Storage

For those collectors with a larger collection the Leader 4 Watch Winder is a great option. Not only can it wind 4 watches simultaneously, it also has a drawer that allows for storage for an additional 5 watches in a drawer. Additionally, the Leader watch winder has 15 different preset winding programs and an LCD display. At just $289 USD on Amazon, the Leader watch winder is another affordable option to consider.

Wolf Heritage Double Watch Winder

Us at Wrist Enthusiast are big fans of any cases and winders produced by Wolf 1834. The family-owned brand has been making watch cases for centuries and their no-frills approach really appeals to us. Wolf’s Heritage Double Watch Winder features a faux leather case and the winding mechanism includes a patented rotation program. We hear from our readers that a lot of watch winders are too small for their larger watches. Wolf solves that problem by using watch cuffs that are a bit larger than average to accommodate larger watches. So don’t worry about putting your Panerai or IWC Big Pilot in this winder. Right now the Wolf Heritage Double Watch Winder is available on Amazon for $469 USD.

KROSS STUDIO TIE ADVANCED X1 WATCH WINDER

If you are looking for something a little (well, a lot) different or are a big Star Wars fan, the Kross Studio Tie Advance X1 Watch Winder may be the watch winder for you. Produced in collaboration with Lucasfilm/Disney, this winder also is a sculpture to be displayed in its own right. Instead of a pilot in the cockpit of the Tie Fighter, the winder spins the watch. The winder also has a sensor that senses when the watch is in the winder, extending the battery life to over 2 years. This winder does not come cheap, though. It retails for $2,650 USD.

Dottling Gyrowinder

The Döttling Gyrowinder is not only one of the coolest watch winders on our list of top watch winders, but it is also an impressive feat of engineering. The winder allows free rotation of the watch in all directions, including a complete rollover. Doettling maintains that this type of rotation comes closest to the movement of a watch when it is on someone’s wrist. That aside, the Gyrowinder is insanely high quality and cool. It has a retro-modern aesthetic that makes it look like something out of 2001: A Space Oddysey. The Döttling Gyrowinder is one of the more expensive winders on our list, starting at 23,700 Euro (about $24,650 USD).

Aestoria Orbit Watch Winder

If you are looking for a gyrowinder (or orbit winder) and the Döttling Gyrowinder is a bit out of your price range, we have you covered. The Aestoria Orbit Watch Winder is a good alternative at a fraction of the price. This winder hits most of the aesthetic features of the Döttling winder and it is under $100 USD. You can pick up the Aestoria Orbit Watch Winder for just under $100 USD on Amazon.

Bernard Favre Double-Axis Planet Watch Winder

We have already discussed the the ultra-luxury and affordable options for an orbital winder, so why not something in between? For someone looking for a very high quality orbital winder but that doesn’t want to spend 10s of thousands of dollars, the Bernard Favre Double-Axis Planet Watch Winder is a great option. Manufactured in Switzerland, the winder runs on a single battery charge for 3 months. Additionally, it is offered in a cadre of different colors. Depending on the style you choose, the Double-Axis Planet Watch Winder ranges from $1,730 USD to $2,427 USD.

Barrington Automatic Single Watch Winder

If you’re looking for an understand but very high quality single watch winder that won’t take up much space, the Barrington Automatic Single Watch Winder is the perfect option. This winder offers quiet rotation and intermittent cycles. But perhaps the coolest feature of this winder is that it is stackable. The Barrington “JUMP” feature allows you to connect multiple watch winders together and power them all from one power source. That is a pretty cool design feature we haven’t seen elsewhere. You can pick up the Barrington Single Watch Winder for $295 USD on Amazon.

Kunstwinder Ferris Wheel Dual Watch Winder

One of the most artistic watch winders on our list comes from the small brand Kunstwinder. Kunstwinder produces small batches of watch winders with a very artistic flair and automations. One of our favorites is the Ferris Wheel automation. Not only does the winder wind two watches, the Ferris Wheel spins simultaneously. You can pick up the Kunstwinder Ferris wheel from their website for $6,900 USD.

HiPai Single Automatic Watch Winder

While the HiPai Single Automatic Watch Winder might be least expensive watch winder on our list, it still has the coolness factor of a much more expensive winder. With the all white color scheme and interior blue LED light, this winder has the look of something from the distant future. On top of the cool factor, the winder is reliable and offers 4 different rotation modes. At just $50 USD on Amazon, you won’t get a much better deal.

LumiSidus 11 Carbon Watch Winder

For those enthusiasts with a large collection, we at Wrist Enthusiast really like the LumiSidu Carbon 11 Watch Winder. This winder winds 11 watches simultaneously in a sculpture-esque form. Besides being a cool looking winder, LumiSidus offers an iOS app that allows the owner to select the rest phase and set the number of rotations a day. This winder is on the more expensive side. It retails for 9,900 Euro (around $10,300 USD).

Rapport Wheel Watch Winder

There is a lot of overlap in the watch enthusiast community and the car enthusiast community. And it makes sense that someone would come along and create a watch winder that looks like a wheel. Rapport London did exactly that, and we dig it! The winder fits a single watch and is a mixture of silver and black tones, exactly what you would expect on a wheel. There is also a large visible gear in the winder that gives the feeling of a watch’s movement. Finally, the central glass is magnified to better showcase your watch. At $4,975, the Rapport Wheel Watch Winder is an expensive piece, but one we ultimately really enjoy.

BUBEN & ZÖRWEG ARGENTO 5 Watch Winder

Buben & Zorweg is one of our favorite manufacturers of high-end watch winders and cases. And the Argento 5 Watch Winder is just plain cool. The winder can wind 5 watches simultaneously, with a central “porthole” exposing the central winder in action. Additionally, the Argento is equipped with sensor technology, which is an electromechanical magic slide swing and sweep door opening mechanism will keep the watches inside secure. Buben & Zorweg really created a discussion piece with the Argento 5 watch winder. It not only houses 5 watches but has a large clock of its own. This futuristic watch winder is one of the most expensive winders on our list, retailing for $71,200 USD.

Mozsly Double Watch Winder

Another of our favorites from the more affordable watch winder category is the Mozsly Double Watch Winder. Available in a variety of colors, this winder houses two watches in completely separate cavities. The winder is an attractive combination of PU leather and metal and the units can be combined with an adapter to control multiple winders at the same time. The Moszly Double Watch Winder is affordably priced at $120 USD on Amazon.

iRoll 12 Watch Winder

Need a place to store/wind 12 watches at once? Look no further than the iRoll 12 Watch Winder. This watch winder may sound like something developed by Apple, but it is actually a pretty good deal for the big time collector. The winder is creafted out of walnut and has LED lights inside the case to showcase your watches in all their glory. The 12 watch winder retails for $1,400 USD on Amazon, but iRoll also offers a 4 watch variation (with additional storage) for $800 USD and an 8 watch version for $900 USD.

Scatola del Tempo Rotor One

The Scatola del Tempo Rotor One watch winder is one of our favorites on this list. Not only does it come in 7 different color leather options, you can also choose to add different GMT bezel options to the winder, including the “Batman” or “Pepsi’ design. If that isn’t your thing, don’t worry. The winder is offered without the GMT styling. The Scatola del Tempo watch winder is Italian made with a Swiss motor (and 3 year warranty), so you can be sure you are getting a well-made winder. It retails for between $615 and $650 USD depending on what style “bezel” you choose. You can find out more on Scatola del Tempo’s website.

Bosphorus Watch Winder

When it comes to leather watch cases and goods, nobody does it better than Istanbul-based Bosphorus. Their handcrafted cases are second to none. We particularly like their “Patina” treated leather options. This just means that the the leather fades from lighter in the center to darker on the edges, giving the case a more worn and vintage look. For those looking for a watch winder from Bosphorus, we’d recommend their4 watch winder in honey brown patina. This winder would really look perfect in a study or office. The Bosphorus Watch Winder is currently on sale for $2,250 USD on their website.

Lukdof Watch Winder

At Wrist Enthusiast, we like an affordable watch winder with additional storage. The Lukdof Automatic Watch Winder has the look of a much more expensive winder and also allows storage for two more watches. We are also a fan of the wood grain panelling with metal accents. At 144 USD on Amazon, it’s a pretty good deal.

Swiss Kubik Startbox

The Swiss Kubik Startbox offers a very minimalistic, almost Scandinavian, design. While this style might not be for everyone, we are big fans. This winder has a small profile and high quality rotation system (1800 rotations a day, 900 in each direction). At checkout, you can also decide what size c-ring you need to hold your watch (regular for 6.75 inch wrists or larger and small for 6.75 inch wrists or smaller). The Swiss Kubik Startbox is offered in a variety of colors and retails for $540 USD on their website.

Modalo Showtime MV4 Triple Winder

Hamburg, Germany-based Modalo has been making high-end watch cases and winders since 2003. One of our favorite winders from the brand is the Showtime MV4 Triple Winder. This winder handsomely displays three watches while winding. The winder is made from New Zealand wood with a high-gloss piano lacquer finish. It also includes a touch screen control, which is a nice high-end touch. The winder can be set to anywhere from 600 to 1,000 turns per day (TPD) along with a rest position for the watches, which is always right side up. You can pick up the Modalo Showtime MV4 Triple Winder for $719 USD on Amazon.