I received this product in April 2012 and it was a great device to have.  It made a slight humming noise when it turned, but it was bearable.  Recently, the turn wheel began making grinding noises and wakes me up at night when it begins to turn.  I put the control on "reverse" to see if that would change anything, and it did for one night.  I have had the Watch Winder for too long, to return it, for a replacement, so I will bear with it, until it finally stops working.  This device does wonders in keeping time on my automatic wrist watch.  This is a great product and a great idea, but maybe  I need to purchase a different model,in the future.  Just saying.