self-winding

• Bezeichnet mechanische Uhren, die sich automatisch durch die Bewegung des Handgelenks des Trägers aufziehen.

Describes a mechanical watch that winds itself automatically through the motion of the wearer's arm.

1. Self-winding mechanismB2formal

   Designed to wind automatically, typically referring to a watch that winds itself through the motion of the wearer's arm.

   Automatikaufzug

   • He prefers a self-winding watch because it never needs manual winding.
   • The self-winding mechanism uses a rotor to store energy.
   • Many luxury watches are self-winding for convenience.

   Synonymeautomatic