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dddrees · 8 August 2012, 02:37 PM

I tend to wear a different watch every day, and I don't use a winder. So it really doesn't matter whether it is auto or manual wind.

I actually do like the process of setting and winding a watch in the morning. It's just another way to connect with the watch and it's another part of the fun really.

Route 66 · 8 August 2012, 02:56 PM

I love the feeling of being connected to the watch that only a manual wind can give you.

walds11 · 8 August 2012, 07:50 PM

Manual winds are too much of a chore to wind everyday or every couple of days. Now winding my PAM 233K once a week or so is not a chore at all. Gotta love the 8 days manual wind movement.

Psmith · 8 August 2012, 09:16 PM

If the movement is nice & smooth to wind, with a decent power reserve, then great. But there's not much joy to be had in cranking up, say, an ETA 6497/8 every other day. So I would say it depends on the movement. Also, resetting complications is not always fun, especially if you are in a hurry. Perhaps I'm just too impatient for a complicated manual wind watch

FeelingTheBlues · 8 August 2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by walds11

Manual winds are too much of a chore to wind everyday or every couple of days. Now winding my PAM 233K once a week or so is not a chore at all. Gotta love the 8 days manual wind movement.

8 days sounds great and very impressive but I kind of like the idea of winding the watch everyday as well, different strokes for different folks I guess!

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Originally Posted by Psmith

If the movement is nice & smooth to wind, with a decent power reserve, then great. But there's not much joy to be had in cranking up, say, an ETA 6497/8 every other day. So I would say it depends on the movement. Also, resetting complications is not always fun, especially if you are in a hurry. Perhaps I'm just too impatient for a complicated manual wind watch

Believe me my friend, I've had to reset complications on an automatic watch I wasn't wearing that often a lot of times and it's a lot of fun, you have to try it at least once!

Psmith · 8 August 2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Believe me my friend, I've had to reset complications on an automatic watch I wasn't wearing that often a lot of times and it's a lot of fun, you have to try it at least once!

You're right Carl - I should just set aside the time to do it, rather than rush, then enjoy the satisfaction of getting everything set up correctly

Rockrolex · 8 August 2012, 11:42 PM

I guess I'm in the minority. I hate having to reset watches and wind them when I want to switch off. I have one manual wind - a vintage Corum dress watch - which stays in the watch box 99.99% of the time. Everythin else I own is an automatic and they all stay on winders until I want to switch off from my all black GMT-II, which isn't that often.

Fiery · 9 August 2012, 12:50 AM

I only like manual-wound watches when the crown is non-screw-down type. I originally thought I'd hate to hassle with winding up the watch every morning, but then it turned out I have no problems with that. I love my Speedmaster 145.022, it's fun to wind it every day -- it builds a sort of connection between the watch and the wearer.

motoikkyu · 9 August 2012, 01:50 AM

Believe it or not, I have to charge the battery in my 28-year-old motorcycle before I ride. Winding my 6424 is just pre-ride therapy, adds to the anticipation.

yessir69 · 9 August 2012, 02:18 AM

I much prefer hand wound watches. Here's my favorite hand wound, my F.P. Journe.

FeelingTheBlues · 9 August 2012, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by yessir69

I much prefer hand wound watches. Here's my favorite hand wound, my F.P. Journe.

Goodness gracious, that timepiece is stunning!

HDHNTER · 9 August 2012, 02:30 AM

I prefer hand wound.

yessir69 · 9 August 2012, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Goodness gracious, that timepiece is stunning!

Thanks. I really like it too.

B. Doggy · 9 August 2012, 05:01 AM

In general, absolutely not. However, I think you can have too much of a good thing.

vintagewaferthin · 17 September 2012, 11:44 PM

I love my manual 14k lord Elgin. I think manual winds are great.

QueueCumber · 18 September 2012, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Young Connoisseur

I've only ever had automatic watches and wouldn't mind a manual wind.

But I feel as busy as I get I would constantly forget to wind my watch if I'm rotating others depending on what I'm doing.

Anyone actually regret buying a manual wind? I feel like buying a little Stowa or something to see if I'll remember to wind it on time.

I know it takes minimal time and I swear I'm not as lazy as I sound. Just forgetful and extremely busy.

Put a reminder in your phone for every two days, and then wind it when the reminder goes off...

FeelingTheBlues · 18 September 2012, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by QueueCumber

Put a reminder in your phone for every two days, and then wind it when the reminder goes off...

That's called cheating!

wantonebad · 18 September 2012, 03:06 AM

I hate winding and setting watches also, with the possible exception of being able to purchase a Phillip Dufours Simplicity, I'll never own one.

gaopa · 18 September 2012, 07:21 AM

My only manual wind watch is my classic Omega Speedmaster Professional, the "moon watch". I wind it nightly before going to bed. It is a dream and winding it is a pleasure. Cheers, Bill P.

patrike · 18 September 2012, 08:08 PM

Love my manual JLC! There´s something special about winding a nicely made movement. The perfect resistance in the crown, sound and feel of it. :)

jolimont · 19 September 2012, 10:14 AM

It's fun winding watch

don't mind the manuals myself

paverman · 19 September 2012, 01:08 PM

I love manual winds. Typically they offer spectacular views of their inner workings without a rotor obstructing the view

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A power reserve indicator is a big plus IMO.

Watchonisto · 19 September 2012, 09:09 PM

I like manual wind

Watchonisto · 19 September 2012, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by paverman

Typically they offer spectacular views of their inner workings without a rotor obstructing the view

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A power reserve indicator is a big plus IMO.

8 August 2012, 02:37 PM	#31
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	I tend to wear a different watch every day, and I don't use a winder. So it really doesn't matter whether it is auto or manual wind. I actually do like the process of setting and winding a watch in the morning. It's just another way to connect with the watch and it's another part of the fun really. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 August 2012, 07:50 PM	#33
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,634	Manual winds are too much of a chore to wind everyday or every couple of days. Now winding my PAM 233K once a week or so is not a chore at all. Gotta love the 8 days manual wind movement. __________________ Adam

8 August 2012, 09:16 PM	#34
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	If the movement is nice & smooth to wind, with a decent power reserve, then great. But there's not much joy to be had in cranking up, say, an ETA 6497/8 every other day. So I would say it depends on the movement. Also, resetting complications is not always fun, especially if you are in a hurry. Perhaps I'm just too impatient for a complicated manual wind watch __________________

8 August 2012, 11:42 PM	#37
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,560	I guess I'm in the minority. I hate having to reset watches and wind them when I want to switch off. I have one manual wind - a vintage Corum dress watch - which stays in the watch box 99.99% of the time. Everythin else I own is an automatic and they all stay on winders until I want to switch off from my all black GMT-II, which isn't that often. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

9 August 2012, 12:50 AM	#38
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	I only like manual-wound watches when the crown is non-screw-down type. I originally thought I'd hate to hassle with winding up the watch every morning, but then it turned out I have no problems with that. I love my Speedmaster 145.022, it's fun to wind it every day -- it builds a sort of connection between the watch and the wearer. __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

8 August 2012, 02:56 PM	#32
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	I love the feeling of being connected to the watch that only a manual wind can give you.

9 August 2012, 01:50 AM	#39
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,731	Believe it or not, I have to charge the battery in my 28-year-old motorcycle before I ride. Winding my 6424 is just pre-ride therapy, adds to the anticipation.

9 August 2012, 02:30 AM	#42
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	I prefer hand wound.

9 August 2012, 05:01 AM	#44
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	In general, absolutely not. However, I think you can have too much of a good thing. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

17 September 2012, 11:44 PM	#45
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,610	I love my manual 14k lord Elgin. I think manual winds are great.

18 September 2012, 03:06 AM	#48
wantonebad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,843	I hate winding and setting watches also, with the possible exception of being able to purchase a Phillip Dufours Simplicity, I'll never own one. __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

18 September 2012, 07:21 AM	#49
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: NE Georgia Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	My only manual wind watch is my classic Omega Speedmaster Professional, the "moon watch". I wind it nightly before going to bed. It is a dream and winding it is a pleasure. Cheers, Bill P.

18 September 2012, 08:08 PM	#50
patrike "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Patrik Location: WISland Watch: The sun go down. Posts: 895	Love my manual JLC! There´s something special about winding a nicely made movement. The perfect resistance in the crown, sound and feel of it. :) __________________

19 September 2012, 10:14 AM	#51
jolimont "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Will Location: land of oz Watch: sundial Posts: 2,219	It's fun winding watch don't mind the manuals myself

19 September 2012, 01:08 PM	#52
paverman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Illinois Watch: Too many Posts: 2,869	I love manual winds. Typically they offer spectacular views of their inner workings without a rotor obstructing the view . A power reserve indicator is a big plus IMO.

19 September 2012, 09:09 PM	#53
Watchonisto Banned Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Alex Location: European Union Watch: AP, ROLEX, PP, PAM Posts: 4,344	I like manual wind

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