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With its jet-engine-meets-Lovegrove style, the Versa Neo sits on your desk, charging your automatic watch by spinning it around. Its compact size and elegant design let it fit on your workdesk, or even by your bed on the bedside table. The winder is capable of winding your watch with both clockwise and anticlockwise motions… much like a washing machine for your timepieces.
The Neo comes with controls that allow you to decide how many turns your watch needs per day, and unlike most watch winders, it always makes sure it brings the rotation to a stop exactly when the watch is vertical again, allowing you to read the time without having to tilt your head. Yes, it looks incredibly elegant and posh. No, it doesn’t dry your handkerchiefs.
Designer: Versa
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