self-winding
adjective
self-wind·ing
ˌself-ˈwīn-diŋ 
: not needing to be wound by hand
a self-winding watch
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The self-winding mechanical chronograph movement comes paiged with a black leather strap with a pattern paying homage to race car tires—somehow managing to pull off a clever tie in without looking like its trying too hard.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2025
This style features self-winding movements produced by the Swiss Manufacture Kenissi, co-owned by Chanel.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025
The handle twists at a 90-degree angle to become a high-speed hair dryer, but locked into its upright position, the device converts into a self-winding curling iron, a frizz-smoothing paddle brush, and a volume-building oval brush.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Vacheron Constantin Limited to 127 pieces, the self-winding Traditionnelle Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar spotlights both functions in a 42mm platinum case; price upon request, at Vacheron Constantin, Beverly Hills
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—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2025
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2025
This style features self-winding movements produced by the Swiss Manufacture Kenissi, co-owned by Chanel.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025
The handle twists at a 90-degree angle to become a high-speed hair dryer, but locked into its upright position, the device converts into a self-winding curling iron, a frizz-smoothing paddle brush, and a volume-building oval brush.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Vacheron Constantin Limited to 127 pieces, the self-winding Traditionnelle Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar spotlights both functions in a 42mm platinum case; price upon request, at Vacheron Constantin, Beverly Hills
3.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2025
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“Self-winding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-winding. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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