self-winding
adjective
self-wind·ing
ˌself-ˈwīn-diŋ 
: not needing to be wound by hand
a self-winding watch
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Locked into its upright position, the tool converts into a self-winding curling iron, a frizz-smoothing paddle brush, and a volume-building oval brush.
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Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
Additionally, Stormzy’s Patek is powered by the self-winding caliber 240 Q, which runs at a frequency of 21,600 vph.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2023
The self-winding movement, which can be spotted through the transparent caseback, delivers a power reserve of 60 hours and is resistant to magnetic fields up to 15,000 Gauss.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2023
The self-winding mechanical movement (caliber CH 28-520 C) comes with a nifty flyback function on which the center chronograph hand also works as a permanent seconds hand.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2023
The piece is powered by the in-house, self-winding 3255 caliber that keeps accurate to within -2/+2 seconds per day.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 July 2023
Vacheron Constantin Overseas self-winding 35mm watch, price upon request.
—Alicia Banilivy, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 July 2023
It is powered by Rolex’s in-house, self-winding caliber 9002 with approximately 72 hours of power reserve.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 July 2023
Powering the watch, like other current Back Bay 58s, is the self-winding Calibre MT5400 movement.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 July 2023
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Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
Additionally, Stormzy’s Patek is powered by the self-winding caliber 240 Q, which runs at a frequency of 21,600 vph.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2023
The self-winding movement, which can be spotted through the transparent caseback, delivers a power reserve of 60 hours and is resistant to magnetic fields up to 15,000 Gauss.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2023
The self-winding mechanical movement (caliber CH 28-520 C) comes with a nifty flyback function on which the center chronograph hand also works as a permanent seconds hand.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2023
The piece is powered by the in-house, self-winding 3255 caliber that keeps accurate to within -2/+2 seconds per day.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 July 2023
Vacheron Constantin Overseas self-winding 35mm watch, price upon request.
—Alicia Banilivy, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 July 2023
It is powered by Rolex’s in-house, self-winding caliber 9002 with approximately 72 hours of power reserve.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 July 2023
Powering the watch, like other current Back Bay 58s, is the self-winding Calibre MT5400 movement.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 July 2023
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First Known Use
1800, in the meaning defined above
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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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