My selected watches are kept wound. It's quiet, I don't really hear it in my bedroom. I subtracted one star because the inserts are not large enough for a band set at 8.5". I have to use a peice of foam to keep the watch firm in the insert. Otherwise the watch is too loose and there's a clunking sound when the winder revolves. Not a big deal. It beats not having to rewind your watches if not worn for few days. Fair price too.