self-winding
adjective
self-wind·ing
ˌself-ˈwīn-diŋ 
: not needing to be wound by hand
a self-winding watch
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Inside lies an in-house self-winding movement (Caliber 3230) with a 70-hour power reserve.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
Crafted in Switzerland and powered by a self-winding Swiss Automatic movement, these watches — from $9,000 to $28,600 — have become known for their distinct dials, which incorporate the maison’s signature pyramid motif.
—Charlie Boyd, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
Crafted in Switzerland and powered by a self-winding Swiss Automatic movement, these watches — from $9,000 to $28,600 — have become known for their distinct dials, which incorporate the maison’s signature pyramid motif.
—Charlie Boyd, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Self-winding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-winding. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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