An automatic watch works thanks to the movements of your wrist. It rewinds itself when you wear it. But as soon as you stop wearing it, the watch will stop after unwinding it's power reserve.
This is where the automatic winder comes into play, because it ensures that the watch always works properly, even when it is not on the wrist of its owner.
Thanks to its discreet operation, this attractive case can be placed on a bedside table or in living rooms, an accessory much appreciated by many watch enthusiasts.