TPD Rolex — Turns per day and winder setting
Rolex TPD means the turns per day programmed on a watch winder. Before choosing a value, identify the watch’s full reference, calibre and winding type. This guide separates verified characteristics from settings that require confirmation.
Before configuring a winder. The sources below document the movements but do not validate a universal TPD programme for our winders. “Confirm” means neither a default setting nor zero. Unverified data is not presented as a manufacturer instruction.
Verified references and movements
This is a non-exhaustive reference table. Information applies to the specified references, not every watch sharing a collection name.
| Reference | Calibre | Winding | Winder TPD | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submariner 124060 | 3230 | Automatic | Confirm for this reference and device | Manufacturer source |
| Submariner Date 126610LN | 3235 | Automatic | Confirm for this reference and device | Manufacturer source |
| Daytona 126509 | 4131 | Automatic | Confirm for this reference and device | Manufacturer source |
| Sky-Dweller 336934 | 9002 | Automatic | Confirm for this reference and device | Manufacturer source |
Common points of confusion
Submariner references 124060 and 126610LN illustrate an important distinction: Rolex documents bidirectional self-winding for calibres 3230 and 3235, but that is not a numerical turns-per-day recommendation for a watch winder. Do not confuse the diving bezel’s direction with the rotor’s direction either. For Daytona and Sky-Dweller, identify the generation: the cited references use 4131 and 9002, rather than the older 4130 and 9001.
How to confirm the programme
- Find the reference and calibre in the watch’s documentation. Do not rely solely on its commercial name or dial.
- Check whether the movement is automatic, manual or quartz. A rotating winder does not wind a manual movement or recharge an ordinary quartz watch.
- Consult the reference’s manual. If winder TPD and direction are not specified, request confirmation from the manufacturer or its authorised network, stating the model of your device.
- Check the winder’s available programmes and direction convention. Set each position independently when watches require different programmes.
- For a stopped watch, follow the restarting procedure in its manual. If it stops despite a confirmed programme, check its fit and seek advice before increasing TPD.
Frequently asked questions
Can the same TPD be used for the whole brand?
Not on the Rolex name alone. The calibre, generation and instructions for the reference take precedence over an unsourced general rule.
Are crown turns the same as TPD?
No. Manual-winding instructions concern the crown; TPD concerns rotations of the winder. Do not directly convert one into the other.
Does a confirmed rotor direction establish TPD?
No. The movement’s winding mechanism and the device’s programme are different pieces of information. An efficiency-loss percentage or an optimal setting cannot be inferred from “bidirectional” alone.
Choosing winder capacity
Once the calibre’s requirements are confirmed, see our Rolex watch-winder guide for usage considerations, or automatic watch-winder collection to choose capacity.
Official sources are linked in the table, consulted on 9 September 2026. This guide does not replace your watch’s manual. Mercier & Fils is independent of the manufacturers mentioned.