Carrera Day-Date TPD & Winder Settings | Swiss Watch Store
Wondering how to programme your watch winder for the TAG Heuer Carrera Day-Date? You are in the right place. This model carries reference WBN2012. It is powered by the Calibre 5 Day Date movement. Below are the correct TPD and rotation-direction figures for this model, so your watch is always ready to wear.
TPD and Winding Direction
The correct setting for the Carrera Day-Date is 650 turns per day, bidirectional: 650 turns per day with the rotor turning in both directions.
| Turns per day (TPD) | 650 |
| Rotation direction | Bidirectional |
| Movement | Calibre 5 Day Date |
Why the Correct Setting Matters
An automatic watch is only as accurate as its power reserve allows. Keep the mainspring properly tensioned and the Carrera Day-Date will hold its rate and be ready to wear the instant you pick it up — no resetting the time and date. Set the TPD too low and the watch can run down between wears. The movement will not be damaged (modern automatics have a slipping mainspring that prevents overwinding), but an under-wound watch is simply not doing its job. Correct settings are about accuracy and readiness, not safety.
Choosing a Watch Winder for the Carrera Day-Date
The key feature to shop for is programmability: independent TPD and direction controls that cover 650 TPD bidirectional. Single-watch winders are ideal if the Carrera Day-Date flies solo; multi-watch winders make sense the moment you own two or more automatics. Our watch winder collection covers both.
Carrera Day-Date Winder FAQs
What's the correct TPD setting for the Carrera Day-Date?
The Carrera Day-Date is specified at 650 turns per day. Most programmable winders offer this as a standard preset.
Which winding direction should I use?
Bidirectional — the winder should rotate in both clockwise and anticlockwise directions.
Can I use any watch winder for my Carrera Day-Date?
Yes — provided it's programmable. Verify the winder offers 650 turns per day with bidirectional rotation before buying; fixed-setting winders may not match.