Best Watch Winder for Jacques Lemans | Tempus
Founded in Austria in 1975 by Alfred and Norbert Riedl, Jacques Lemans built its reputation on well-made, accessibly priced watches — and on high-profile sports sponsorships that made the name familiar across Europe. It remains a family-run brand with a loyal following.
The collection spans classic dress automatics, moonphase models and sporty chronographs. Jacques Lemans automatics typically use reliable Swiss or Japanese automatic calibres, and the house standard is 800 TPD clockwise — a touch higher than many Swiss brands, so the setting is worth getting right.
Jacques Lemans TPD Requirements
Jacques Lemans automatic models generally need 800 turns per day, clockwise, including the Classic Automatic lines and the brand's automatic chronographs.
| Model | Recommended Setting |
|---|---|
| Jacques Lemans 1397 Classic Automatic | 800 TPD, clockwise |
| Jacques Lemans 1398 Woman's Classic Automatic | 800 TPD, clockwise |
| Jacques Lemans 916D Classic Moon Phase Chronograph Automatic | 800 TPD, clockwise |
| Jacques Lemans Automatic Chronographs | 800 TPD, clockwise |
Tap any linked model above for its full settings page, including setup advice.
What to Look for in a Winder for Jacques Lemans
A winder programmable to 800 TPD with a clockwise mode. Jacques Lemans owners often have several pieces across the range, so a multi-watch unit with independent rotors keeps each watch on its correct setting.
Beyond the numbers, the fundamentals still apply: whisper-quiet operation so the winder can live in a bedroom, a secure holder that grips without marking the strap or bracelet, and a power reserve-friendly rotation pattern. Every Tempus winder is built around these, with programmable TPD, three winding directions and a 3-year warranty as standard.
Tempus Winders for Jacques Lemans Owners
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Tempus 2 Touch Screen (£371) — A compact two-watch unit programmable to 800 TPD clockwise — the Jacques Lemans standard — with whisper-quiet operation. -
Tempus 6 Touch Screen (£746) — Six independent rotors for a multi-piece Jacques Lemans collection, each settable to 800 TPD clockwise, with a 3-year warranty.
Why Jacques Lemans Owners Bother With a Winder
A moonphase or chronograph left to stop means a fiddly reset — the moonphase in particular is tedious to set correctly. A winder at 800 TPD clockwise keeps every complication honest.
Single vs Multi-Watch for Jacques Lemans
One or two Jacques Lemans dress watches? A 2-watch winder is plenty. Enthusiasts who collect across the Classic, Sport and Ladies lines will appreciate 4 or 6 rotors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Jacques Lemans watches need a watch winder?
No automatic needs one, but without it your watch will stop after a couple of days, and resetting a moonphase or chronograph is fiddly. A winder keeps it ready.
What TPD do Jacques Lemans watches need?
Most Jacques Lemans automatics need 800 TPD, clockwise — including the Classic Automatic models and automatic chronographs.
Can I wind several Jacques Lemans watches together?
Yes. Most of the automatic range shares 800 TPD clockwise, so they can sit on the same setting. A multi-watch Tempus winder handles the whole collection.
What warranty do Tempus winders carry?
Every Tempus watch winder includes a 3-year warranty, and Tempus can repair any Tempus-brand winder even after the warranty has ended.
For model-specific settings, see our TPD settings guide.
Do Jacques Lemans watches need a watch winder?
No automatic needs one, but without it your watch will stop after a couple of days, and resetting a moonphase or chronograph is fiddly. A winder keeps it ready.
What TPD do Jacques Lemans watches need?
Most Jacques Lemans automatics need 800 TPD, clockwise — including the Classic Automatic models and automatic chronographs.
Can I wind several Jacques Lemans watches together?
Yes. Most of the automatic range shares 800 TPD clockwise, so they can sit on the same setting. A multi-watch Tempus winder handles the whole collection.
What warranty do Tempus winders carry?
Every Tempus watch winder includes a 3-year warranty, and Tempus can repair any Tempus-brand winder even after the warranty has ended.