What are these two modes on a watch winder?

[kasigi]

I just bought a watch winder with three modes.

Automatic

Long Run Automatic

Continuous

The last one is obvious, what's the difference between the first two?

Thanks

[hank7502]

I just bought a watch winder with three modes.

Automatic

Long Run Automatic

Continuous

The last one is obvious, what's the difference between the first two?

Thanks

Auto and long has to to with the length of time the watches will turn. I keep mine at long run.

[kasigi]

I thought it might be that, thanks

[JJFlash]

My recommendation is to set the winder at the revolutions per day most correct for the movement.

For example my 2836-2 movements should be wound 650 rpd in either direction.

I pick the setting at, or slightly more than 650 rpd, doesn't matter what direction for them.

Pick less and the movement will not stay wound, pick more and it needlessly over winds the movement adding wear.

If your winder does not give you specifications, then count the turns and calculate the total daily revolutions.

This is just how I do it and works well for me.