Kinetic Watch Winder for Seiko Watches
Owners of Seiko Kinetic Watches like the one in the photo: Have
you ever tried to use a traditional Box Watch Winder to wind this
type of watch? If so, you know that they woefully
ineffective.
The axis of rotation runs parallel to the center axis of the watch
face. While this type of motion does wind many other types of
watches, Seiko's Kinetic watches require a completely different axis
of rotation by positioning of the watch in a specific way when
mounting it.
After many hours of experimenting with various motor speeds,
mounting arm attachments, and watch positioning in respect to
rotation axis, we have found that the winder shown is the
simplest solution at the lowest cost. The result is that a 30
minute or less run time can effectively charge a Seiko Kinetic
Watch battery so that the watch will run for an average of 3-7
days without any additional motion. Longer rotation periods will
provide additional days or weeks of battery charge.
Example of stand winding time vs battery charge : A
5-hour winding duration + 3 hours of wearing the watch (shown in
the photo) has charged the watch's battery enough to run the
watch for 34 days without being
worn.
List of components in assembly: Of
course, watch is not included. :)
1. New, Heavy Duty,
High Torque, Low Noise (42-45 db/2 feet) worm geared 12V DC
reduction motor with 8mm shaft
2. 1-inch diameter
aluminum motor adapter (with stainless steel M4 hex drive
setscrew)
3. Foam watch pad disc with center hole to
mount on the shaft coupler - protects watch back from damage
3b. (Not shown) Elastomer adaptor ring (under item 3) for aluminum motor adapter to prevent slippage between the foam watch pad disc
and the aluminum adapter
4. Illuminated button (green)
on/off switch - maintains illumination while motor is powered on
5. 3 millimeter thick formed aluminum mounting stand with
2 mounting holes for permanent mounting (as alternative to using
the included low profile desk clamp)
6. Low-profile,
multi-purpose padded mount clamp or 2-inch hand clamp for quick
desk/table attachment and removal
7. 12V DC power
supply (not shown) with quick disconnect couplers and 45 inch long cable.
(Extension cable use may be required) Power supply can be
plugged into wall outlet with body facing up or down.
Dimensions of assembly: 10 inches tall x 2 inches wide x 2.25
inches deep
Please note: The included
foam disc to which the watch is mounted is designed for kinetic
watches with either canvas bands with buckle straps or metal
band watches. Women's metal band watches may require the foam
watch pad disc to be trimmed. Men with extra large writs can
request a larger foam and sleeve kit. Please inquire.
Fully assembled winder - Simply plug in the
power supply to a 110-120V AC outlet receptacle, connect in the
end of the power supply cable plug to the switch wires' female
plug, wrap the watch tightly around the foam tubular piece, and
push this assembly onto the shaft coupler. Adjust the watch
orientation as shown in the included quick startup procedure.
Press the start switch and let the winding process continue for
minutes or hours. The longer it winds, the more fully charged
the watch battery will be.
Low-Profile screw clamp with rubber contact areas
Self-Standing design with solid stainless steel base