self-winding

adjective

self-wind·​ing ˌself-ˈwīn-diŋ How to pronounce self-winding (audio)
: not needing to be wound by hand
a self-winding watch

Examples of self-winding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This model houses the caliber 26-330 S C self-winding movement, a derivative of the base caliber 26-330 introduced in 2019, with a stop-seconds mechanism. Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 It is produced in Switzerland with self-winding movements from the Swiss Manufacture Kenissi, which is co-owned by Chanel. Samantha Conti, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 Beating beneath is the in-house self-winding Hallmark of Geneva Caliber 2450 adorned with circular graining on the mainplate, Côte de Genève on the bridges, and an openworked gold oscillating weight with the brand’s signature Maltese Cross. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2024 Powered by the self-winding caliber 240 HU, the world timer offers 24-hour and a.m./p.m. indication for all 24 time zones. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for self-winding 

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Word History

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-winding was in 1800

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“Self-winding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-winding. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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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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