Bansenshukai Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Disclaimer: I used the "search" option first using words such as "winder", "watch winder" and "how to use winder". I came up with nothing I could really use in my case. I appologize for asking this if it has already been posted. I recently received a Steinhausen Dual Watch Winder as a gift. It came brand new in its box except, I didn't find any instructions in there - just the warranty card. Anyway, in the back, it has three sets of buttons. The big one, by itself, has three markings: a "I", a "O" and a "II". So, if you press one side, it's on the "I". If you press the other side, it's on the "II" and if you leave it "neutral", it's on the "O". I'm assuming that this is the "on" and "off" switch and that the "II" symbol has to do with a bi-directional rotation option. Am I right? Anyway, the other two buttons are smaller and sit side-by-side, real close to eachother. They each have the "I" symbol and the "O" symbol. I'm guessing that this has to do with the way the motor of the winder handles rotating one, versus two, watches. So, if I only have one watch in there, I press only one switch to "I" and leave the other on the "O" (for "off"). Again, am I right? The "pillows" that the watches are put on have a metal thing inside them that clicks if you squeeze them. What's that about? It sounds like that "clicker" the US paratroopers used in the Germany invasion of WWII for near recognition in the dark. Anyway, sorry for the question. I couldn't even find an English language official Steinhausen website to answer this question for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdg137 Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 ok... The horizontal switch that has I O II: when set to I = clockwise when set to II = counter (anti) - clockwise when set to O = Power off The dual vertical switches that have O above I: when set to OO = interval of 12 minutes rest then 33 seconds winding when set to OI = interval of 15 minutes rest then 33 seconds winding when set to IO = interval of 18 minutes rest then 33 seconds winding in one direction, the 18 minutes rest, the 33 seconds in the opposite direction (the horizontal switch plays no part in this mode) when set to II = interval of 24 minutes rest, then wind for 33 seconds Or, at least that is how the settings work on my quad winder-- I would assume they are the same. When you change modes, you have to shut the winder off and back on again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansenshukai Posted June 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 ok... The horizontal switch that has I O II: when set to I = clockwise when set to II = counter (anti) - clockwise when set to O = Power off The dual vertical switches that have O above I: when set to OO = interval of 12 minutes rest then 33 seconds winding when set to OI = interval of 15 minutes rest then 33 seconds winding when set to IO = interval of 18 minutes rest then 33 seconds winding in one direction, the 18 minutes rest, the 33 seconds in the opposite direction (the horizontal switch plays no part in this mode) when set to II = interval of 24 minutes rest, then wind for 33 seconds Or, at least that is how the settings work on my quad winder-- I would assume they are the same. When you change modes, you have to shut the winder off and back on again. Yep, that's it! Thanks a bunch. That helped a lot. ND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willith Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 And here's a nice link to use in case you were wondering what direction and how many turns per day (TPD) your watch needs: Orbita Movement Database Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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