self-winding

adjective

self-wind·​ing ˌself-ˈwīn-diŋ How to pronounce self-winding (audio)
: not needing to be wound by hand
a self-winding watch

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Inside lies an in-house self-winding movement (Caliber 3230) with a 70-hour power reserve. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 June 2026 Powered by the ultra-thin self-winding Caliber 240, a movement first introduced just one year after the Nautilus debuted, the watches are limited to 2,000 and 1,000 pieces respectively. — Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026 Crafted in Switzerland and powered by a self-winding Swiss Automatic movement, these watches — from $9,000 to $28,600 — have become known for their distinct dials, which incorporate the maison’s signature pyramid motif. — Charlie Boyd, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-winding

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First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-winding was in 1800

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“Self-winding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-winding. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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self-winding

adjective
self-wind·​ing
ˈself-ˈwīn-diŋ
: not needing to be wound by hand
a self-winding watch
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