To solve that problem, [sblantipodi] built a smart watch winder. The overall build consists of six individual winder units. Each one has an ESP8266EX D1 Mini microcontroller, hooked up to a ...

If you're a watch fanatic, you'll be aware how important owning a watch winder is. Yes, collecting watches can be a rewarding pastime, not to mention a great way to stay accessorised to the nines.

Before we start looking at whether you need to buy one of the best watch winders on the market, first we need to discover how they work. Automatic watches are powered by the movement of your wrist.