The
Döttling Gyrowinder is a unique example of the art of engineering from the
Maichingen-based safe manufacturer Döttling: the extremely precise instrument
makes it possible for the first time to turn the watch in any direction –
including a 360° turn – which comes closest to wearing the watch on the wrist.
This
alone makes the Gyrowinder stand out conspicuously from conventional watch
winders, which turn a watch only on a fixed axis, either from left to right or
from right to left.
Furthermore,
what makes the Gyrowinder so unique is its large array of adjustment options. Since
all watches have a different weight, for instance, the unit is shipped with a
set of counterweights – comparable to an antique scale – which makes it
possible to balance any watch individually.
Prior
to that, the optimum position of the Gyrowinder is set using an integrated
spirit level as well as three adjustable feet.
Visually
the Gyrowinder is reminiscent of the rich tradition of nautical navigation
instruments with their gimbal mounts and their absolutely exquisite materials,
which are made for eternity.
The
source of inspiration for the Gyrowinder, however, has precious little to do
with seafaring romanticism.
After
all, the idea occurred to Markus Döttling during a visit to the Kennedy Space
Center in Florida. To be more precise, after testing a piece of training equipment
for prospective astronauts.
Its
mechanism was replicated in the Gyrowinder. In this sense we could say that,
under its hand-blown crystal glass cover, the Gyrowinder combines the best of
two worlds.
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