The Axis

The Axis Gyroscope

5.0 / 5 · 200+ reviews
Comparable orbital winders $1,500–3,000
$499.00
Color Brown
A single automatic, held in a gyroscopic cradle under glass. It travels a full arc rather than spinning in a fixed cup — the way a wrist winds a watch. Rosewood base, calf-skin cushion, under 18 dB.
  • Three-axis gyroscopic cradle — the watch floats in perpetual motion
  • Silent-Drive gimbal motor — engineered to disappear into stillness
  • Sculptural object first, winder second — at home on a desk or gallery plinth
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10-Year Warranty

Gimbal, motor, and finish all covered.

Free Insured Delivery

Carbon-neutral, fully insured, worldwide.

30-Day Returns

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Engineering & Materials

Sculpture that keeps time.

MechanismThree-axis gyroscopic gimbal
Turns Per Day700
RotationBi-Directional orbital motion
MotorSilent-Drive · ≤ 18 dB
FinishMahogany · Gold / Carbon · Silver
PowerAC adapter + 72h lithium reserve
Dimensions220 × 220 × 260 mm
Weight5.2 kg
Questions

Considered answers, before you ask.

Still uncertain? Our Geneva atelier will advise on the right finish for your interior.

Is it noisy on a desk?
No. The Silent-Drive gimbal motor measures under 18 dB — quieter than a whispered breath. The whole assembly is hand-balanced in Geneva so the gimbal glides without vibration, even on a glass top.
Will it fit my watch?
Yes. Two cushions ship in the box — one sized for 35mm and under, one for 36mm and up. Swap whichever suits the watch you're winding.
Will it wind my movement?
Yes. It runs bi-directionally at 700 turns per day, which suits effectively every automatic calibre — some movements wind clockwise, some counter-clockwise, some both, and bi-directional rotation covers all three. There's nothing to set.
Can I leave it running all the time?
Yes. The gimbal is rated for continuous duty, and the AC adapter keeps it running indefinitely with a 72-hour lithium reserve in case of a power cut.
What's the difference between the two finishes?
Mahogany & Gold pairs hand-rubbed mahogany with gold-tone hardware — warm, classic, at home in a traditional interior. Carbon Fiber & Silver pairs carbon with brushed silver — modern and architectural.
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