Manual winding up a mechanical watch

[Octagon Guy]

Hi, I know modern automatic watches doesn't get damaged from overwinding but does the winding feel gritty and stiff when we continue to wind it past its full power reserve?

[ikincooper]

Not sure I’ve ever fully wound my AP/Ive never noticed any difference in the crown winding resistance, feel or noise.

I’m sure others more experienced will shortly chime in.


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[0nly5iv3Digits]

Normal in my experience. The mainspring isn’t tethered to the barrel like it is on a manually wound watch. Once the spring is fully wound, it will “slip” in order to prevent overwinding and subsequent “snapping” of the spring. The sensation you’re referring to is commensurate with that fact.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by Octagon Guy

Hi, I know modern automatic watches doesn't get damaged from overwinding but does the winding feel gritty and stiff when we continue to wind it past its full power reserve?

Once the watch is fully wound you then begin to turn the entire mainspring within the barrel, so, yes, it will feel different.

[Octagon Guy]

Thanks all!