'Does it make noise?' It is one of the questions we hear most, especially when the winder will be kept in a bedroom.
What's normal
A winder turns the watch using a small electric motor. In operation, you hear a gentle hum, more noticeable in a quiet bedroom than in an office.
This sound is not continuous. Most winders work in cycles: they turn for a few minutes, stop, then resume. Over a day, the watch spends most of the time still.
A small click when a cycle starts or stops is common. It is the motor engaging.
Which can amplify the noise
- A hollow or resonant surface. A thin shelf or hollow partition acts as a sounding board. Solid furniture absorbs the sound better.
- A poorly secured watch. If the bracelet floats on the cushion, the watch can touch the wall during rotation. Choose a cushion at the right size.
- Too high a setting. More turns per day mean more running time. Set the winder to your calibre's recommendation, rather than the maximum.
For a bedroom
If the winder is near the bed, three steps are often enough: place it on solid furniture rather than a shelf, check that each watch is secure and adjust the turns per day as accurately as possible. Our guide how many turns per day details the method.
What's not normal
Write to us if you notice any of these signs:
- regular rubbing or grinding at each turn;
- a holder that moves jerkily or stops during a cycle;
- a noise that suddenly appears while the apparatus was silent.
Send us your order number and, if possible, a short video to contact@halloway.fr. A malfunction is covered by the statutory warranty of conformity.
In summary
A gentle hum during each cycle is normal. Rubbing, jerky movement or a new noise are not. In most cases, placement and settings matter more than the model.