Introducing the RS-Watch Mainspring Winder v5.0!

 

What is the RS-Watch Mainspring Winder v5.0?:

Everyone who gets started in the watchmaking hobby knows that sooner or later, they will need to purchase a mainspring winder. Winding by hand introduces oils from your hands or bits of skin or latex from gloves or finger cots and most importantly, will probably kink or damage the mainspring.  What are you to do if you need a mainspring winder but cannot afford the Bergeon winders which sell for up to $1300 for a kit?  Some have turned to the Chinese knockoff kits. They are universally rated as terrible, and those that make do with them know that the sizes available do not encompass all of the barrel sizes you will need to work on.

 

Worry no more!  Introducing the RS-Watch Mainspring Winder!  This 3D printed winder set has housings to fit every barrel size you have!  The video below shows you the winder in action.   

 

Benefits of the RS-Watch Mainspring Winder:

 

What variations can I buy?:

This listing is for the complete set of winders.  If you would like to order your winders individually, please use the following link:  Click here to order individual winders

The Small Starter Set (used for sizes 7.0-12.5mm) includes:

·        Small winder, with 2mm stainless steel arbor

·        Combination small setting bowl/ placing base

·        (12) housings and matching plungers in sizes: 7.0-12.5mm

·        StapleJig (to make spare arbor hooks)

·        (2) arbor hooks

 

 The Large Starter set (used for sizes 13.0-18.5mm) includes:

·        Large winder with 3mm stainless steel arbor

·        Combination large setting bowl/ placing base

·        (12) housings and matching plungers in sizes: 13.0-18.5mm

·        StapleJig (to make spare arbor hooks)

·        (2) arbor hooks

 

This listing is for the complete set:

Are you ready to purchase the complete set? The complete set includes:

·       The small starter set

·       The large starter set

·       There are 24 housings in total: from 7.0mm in half sizes all the way up to 18.5mm.

·       The micro cutter

·       Two storage cases to hold all of your Winder components

·       New Bonus!: The complete set now includes a practice mainspring and barrel*

The complete set is offered at a fantastic 20% savings over purchasing the items individually!

*Note about the BONUS mainspring and barrel: I was able to obtain a batch of used mainsprings with their barrels. A perfect way to practice using the winders. The mainsprings and barrels are definitely used but in OK condition. The mainspring provided may have the bridle broken off, etc. These are provided at no charge when buying the complete set, and therefore no warranty or replacement is provided.

 Note: Please watch the video below to learn more about this winder set.

The arbor hooks are made from a standard staple.  You will inevitably lose or break the arbor hook.  It takes all of 5 seconds to make a new one with the included StapleJig.  You'll need a standard Micro wire cutter to cut the staples. These are included in the complete set.  You can see how easy it is to make the arbor hooks by going to this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=na0XtIDea9I

Note to foreign buyers: We are glad to make this product available to you via the Global Shipping Program. But, due to the high cost of shipping, we cannot be responsible for return shipping under ANY circumstances.

After your purchase, we are here for you! Your shipment will include winder instructions and information on how to contact me with any questions.

 

The primary designer of the 3D models is Zero from WRT. Additions and modifications by AndyShap.

 


RS Watch Mainspring Winder

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