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WatchNutcase · 4 June 2017, 03:18 AM

I'm about to buy a watch winder for my Air-King for those rare times when I don't wear it.

Is it a good idea to keep a Rolex on a winder? Is it ok for the watch or can anything negative happen?

rw2008 · 4 June 2017, 03:20 AM

I keep all of ours on one.

Wolf brand.

dhmrs · 4 June 2017, 03:22 AM

It's not a bad idea and can keep the gears in the movement lubricated if you don't wear it very often.

goog53 · 4 June 2017, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

I'm about to buy a watch winder for my Air-King for those rare times when I don't wear it.

Is it a good idea to keep a Rolex on a winder? Is it ok for the watch or can anything negative happen?

Nothing negative could happen but I would not waste the money and I own a nice orbita 3 watch winder. The air king has no date so it would take you just a few seconds to set the time and wind the watch and you are good to go. If you had a piece that offered date and moonphase functions where you needed to keep it constantly wound then that is a different story but for a simple time only watch (albeit a damn nice one) it is not needed IMO. Just my 2cents and congrats on the AK. Let's see a wrist shot

c41006 · 4 June 2017, 03:26 AM

A quick search on the topic will reveal varying opinions on the use of winders. I think the majority find them unnecessary.

1. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ghlight=winder

2. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ghlight=winder

3. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ghlight=winder

4. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ghlight=winder

5. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ghlight=winder

Nairn1980 · 4 June 2017, 03:32 AM

I have a Barrington single watch winder and my BLNR is on it when not being worn.
No issues, only added convenience.

Rockrolex · 4 June 2017, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by c41006

A quick search on the topic will reveal varying opinions on the use of winders. I think the majority find them unnecessary.

I concur. I've answered this question more times than I care to count, so I won't add my comment here. Do the search.

fskywalker · 4 June 2017, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

I'm about to buy a watch winder for my Air-King for those rare times when I don't wear it.

Is it a good idea to keep a Rolex on a winder? Is it ok for the watch or can anything negative happen?

I have Wolf winders and keep all my watches, including 2 Rolex, on them when not in wrist

HogwldFLTR · 4 June 2017, 04:44 AM

Only use for watches which are difficult to set; for others best to let them rest when no in use to reduce wear. For me I keep both my 1803 and 16570 on winders. Nothing else.

ras47 · 4 June 2017, 04:48 AM

I bought a Versa Watch Winder on Amazon.com for about $50. It's been completely silent and gets the job done. Perhaps not particularly stylish, but for the price it's tough to beat.

rph08 · 4 June 2017, 05:01 AM

Nice watch! Personally, I don't find that winders are really necessary (at least in my situation). I don't own a watch with a lot of complications. Most of mine are just simple three hand watches, and they only take a minute to wind and set.

Seaswirl · 4 June 2017, 05:08 AM

I keep mine on winders. Grab and go. I have enough to do in the morning trying to get work on time and would rather not have to set the date and time and winding a watch up. One of my watches is a non-quickset date +day and it's a pain when it goes dead.

tyler1980 · 4 June 2017, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by goog53

Nothing negative could happen but I would not waste the money and I own a nice orbita 3 watch winder. The air king has no date so it would take you just a few seconds to set the time and wind the watch and you are good to go. If you had a piece that offered date and moonphase functions where you needed to keep it constantly wound then that is a different story but for a simple time only watch (albeit a damn nice one) it is not needed IMO. Just my 2cents and congrats on the AK. Let's see a wrist shot

this. I use winders as well, but not for time only watches.

MCO1 · 4 June 2017, 05:32 AM

As others have said....kind of a waste if it is on rare occasion and it is for an Air King as they are quick to wind and set if you have let it set long enough to stop. I kind of enjoy the winding and setting anyway.

Minimalist · 4 June 2017, 05:33 AM

I keep all mine on a winder and not to keep them wound but because I think the winder unit was a nicer way to keep/display my watches. And yes it has the added convenience of being able to wind them but I rarely do. It's more just a nice way to store them, for me anyway.

DGB · 4 June 2017, 08:22 AM

Just got one, I was afraid that it would be noisy, in fact it is very quiet, Wolf is a very good brand.
Some think they are useless, IMO they are quite handy to grab and go with a watch you have not used for a while. Of course it is even more interesting if you have a triple date or a perpetual calendar.

wrist_watcher · 4 June 2017, 09:03 AM

If you like all things mechanical then a winder is a must have. Keeps it wound and running and provides a dust free environment to keep your babies.

danbrew · 4 June 2017, 09:08 AM

Yep, I enjoy my winder...

Boaters · 4 June 2017, 09:14 AM

I like the Orbita winders they work great

Moving Chicane · 4 June 2017, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by danbrew

Yep, I enjoy my winder...

What make/model is that?

I have a Wolf 2-watch winder with purple interior/black leather exterior plus storage compartment. Love it!

A.Sharp · 4 June 2017, 09:35 AM

Very overrated!

When I first got the bug, I got one thinking I was keeping my watches wound and in good condition.

Later, I found out that your rolex will lose and gain time depending on which way it is angled when stored, and if you don't use it for a while the differential ends up so you need to set it regardless.

Furthmore, I also found it causes additional wear to the mechanisms.

Not a fan.

peterpl · 4 June 2017, 09:38 AM

I keep all my Rolex's on a winder.

polaris72 · 4 June 2017, 10:22 AM

Orbita watch winders. All of my automatic watches.

bjw · 4 June 2017, 10:33 AM

Why do you need a winder for a watch that has no complication? It takes less than 6 seconds to set a watch that doesn't have a date.

ttomczak · 4 June 2017, 10:39 AM

I have a rotoultion winder, ( I don't think you can even google it any more) it's a 4 watch programmable winder. I keep mine on it ( not only rolexes). At this point I just say why not, if it ever quits, I doubt I'll buy another.

Calatrava r · 4 June 2017, 10:56 AM

just set the watch when you wear it ant you are good to go. Winders are for complicated watches with setting pushers which can wear out if repeatedly set.

nikesupremedunk · 4 June 2017, 11:04 AM

I thought about getting one especially because of the BLNR but decided against it because I realized I enjoyed setting the watch before I wear them.

Calatrava r · 4 June 2017, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by nikesupremedunk

I thought about getting one especially because of the BLNR but decided against it because I realized I enjoyed setting the watch before I wear them.

goes either way, so the most you have to set is 15 days. I still wish it had a quick date function, but probably not possible.

Rebel · 4 June 2017, 12:23 PM

Not for me.

HogwldFLTR · 4 June 2017, 01:11 PM

Many of mine are kept on this; I have a second with four slots. Out of the twelve winding slots only to are kept running.

4 June 2017, 03:18 AM	#1
WatchNutcase Banned Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Matt Location: UK / EU & Canada Watch: Sub 114060 Posts: 1,349	Anybody here keep your Rolex on a watch winder? I'm about to buy a watch winder for my Air-King for those rare times when I don't wear it. Is it a good idea to keep a Rolex on a winder? Is it ok for the watch or can anything negative happen?

4 June 2017, 04:44 AM	#9
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Only use for watches which are difficult to set; for others best to let them rest when no in use to reduce wear. For me I keep both my 1803 and 16570 on winders. Nothing else. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

4 June 2017, 04:48 AM	#10
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,063	I bought a *Versa Watch Winder* on Amazon.com for about $50. It's been completely silent and gets the job done. Perhaps not particularly stylish, but for the price it's tough to beat. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

4 June 2017, 05:01 AM	#11
rph08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 992	Nice watch! Personally, I don't find that winders are really necessary (at least in my situation). I don't own a watch with a lot of complications. Most of mine are just simple three hand watches, and they only take a minute to wind and set. __________________ Can you name the truck with four wheel drive, smells like a steak and seats thirty-five... Canyonero! Canyonero!

4 June 2017, 09:08 AM	#18
danbrew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: 114060 Posts: 202	Yep, I enjoy my winder... __________________ Current Watches: 18238, 16613LN, 16220, 114060, 116610LV, 116660 D Blue, 116710BLNR Wish List: 116500LN Powerball Wish List: 326138, 116618LB, 116719BLRO

4 June 2017, 03:20 AM	#2
rw2008 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex AP Patek Posts: 659	I keep all of ours on one. Wolf brand.

4 June 2017, 03:22 AM	#3
dhmrs 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: MI Posts: 632	It's not a bad idea and can keep the gears in the movement lubricated if you don't wear it very often.

4 June 2017, 03:26 AM	#5
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,918	A quick search on the topic will reveal varying opinions on the use of winders. I think the majority find them unnecessary. 1. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ghlight=winder 2. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ghlight=winder 3. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ghlight=winder 4. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ghlight=winder 5. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ghlight=winder

4 June 2017, 03:32 AM	#6
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,254	I have a Barrington single watch winder and my BLNR is on it when not being worn. No issues, only added convenience.

4 June 2017, 05:08 AM	#12
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	I keep mine on winders. Grab and go. I have enough to do in the morning trying to get work on time and would rather not have to set the date and time and winding a watch up. One of my watches is a non-quickset date +day and it's a pain when it goes dead.

4 June 2017, 05:32 AM	#14
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	As others have said....kind of a waste if it is on rare occasion and it is for an Air King as they are quick to wind and set if you have let it set long enough to stop. I kind of enjoy the winding and setting anyway.

4 June 2017, 05:33 AM	#15
Minimalist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 1,215	I keep all mine on a winder and not to keep them wound but because I think the winder unit was a nicer way to keep/display my watches. And yes it has the added convenience of being able to wind them but I rarely do. It's more just a nice way to store them, for me anyway.

4 June 2017, 09:03 AM	#17
wrist_watcher Banned Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Don Location: United States Watch: GMTII Posts: 179	If you like all things mechanical then a winder is a must have. Keeps it wound and running and provides a dust free environment to keep your babies.

4 June 2017, 09:14 AM	#19
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	I like the Orbita winders they work great

4 June 2017, 09:35 AM	#21
A.Sharp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 2,062	Very overrated! When I first got the bug, I got one thinking I was keeping my watches wound and in good condition. Later, I found out that your rolex will lose and gain time depending on which way it is angled when stored, and if you don't use it for a while the differential ends up so you need to set it regardless. Furthmore, I also found it causes additional wear to the mechanisms. Not a fan. __________________ A.Sharp "I can't listen to that much Wagner, ya know? I start to get the urge to conquer Poland."

4 June 2017, 09:38 AM	#22
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	I keep all my Rolex's on a winder.

4 June 2017, 10:22 AM	#23
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	Orbita watch winders. All of my automatic watches.

4 June 2017, 10:33 AM	#24
bjw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 440	Why do you need a winder for a watch that has no complication? It takes less than 6 seconds to set a watch that doesn't have a date. __________________ 116710 BLNR 16710 COKE Tudor 7922R Tudor 79220N Tudor 79260P Panda "Opinions are like wrist watches, everyone's shows different time from the other. But all believe that theirs is accurate. "

4 June 2017, 10:39 AM	#25
ttomczak 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Thomas Location: North Carolina Watch: The Beach Posts: 3,409	I have a rotoultion winder, ( I don't think you can even google it any more) it's a 4 watch programmable winder. I keep mine on it ( not only rolexes). At this point I just say why not, if it ever quits, I doubt I'll buy another. __________________ If you wind it, it tells pretty good time (Paul Newman)

4 June 2017, 10:56 AM	#26
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,600	No winder needed just set the watch when you wear it ant you are good to go. Winders are for complicated watches with setting pushers which can wear out if repeatedly set.

4 June 2017, 11:04 AM	#27
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	I thought about getting one especially because of the BLNR but decided against it because I realized I enjoyed setting the watch before I wear them. __________________ \| 116234 DJ36 \| 116610LN SubC \| 116520 Daytona \| BlackBay 58 Blue \|

4 June 2017, 12:23 PM	#29
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,057	Not for me. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

4 June 2017, 01:11 PM	#30
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Many of mine are kept on this; I have a second with four slots. Out of the twelve winding slots only to are kept running. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

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