Watch Winder

[Quaress]

Hi everyone, do you use a watch winder if you don't wear your watch for a long time? I'm not sure if setting the time and date erratically can damage the watch movement.

[macluven]

I was in a authorized Rolex repair store to have my TT Daytona serviced for inaccurate timing a couple of years ago (watch was out of warranty). The person servicing my watch asked if I ever used a watch winder, to which I answered "no, is there a good inexpensive brand you could recommend?"

He told me not to use a watch winder. These high end watches have lubricant inside that keeps all the components lubed up. Even if you don't wear your watch for a while, you don't have to keep it on a winder. Keeping your watch on a winder eventually goes through the lube and you'll have to get the watch serviced sooner rather than later. So if you're not wearing your watch, just leave it alone. When you do decide to wear it, just set the time and go.

I don't own a watch winder (not just because of what he said) because I rotate through my watches and have never had an issue with any of them keeping good time (knock on wood).

[2001jesper]

No need go worry as it wont damage the movement. There is alot of opinions on the forum ref winders - buy one if you want or leave the watch on the kitchen table.

If you had a watch with multiple complications that are tricky to set (e.g perpetual calendar), then there is a stronger case for a watch winder

[Dave O]

I have 12 watches, all but two are automatics. I keep them all on winders. My oldest Rolex worked for 15 years prior to needing service. During this time it was either on my wrist or on a winder. So I don't think the winder did it any harm.

When I want to wear a watch, I really don't want to take the time to wind it, set the time and date. Wouldn't be without one for each of my watches.

[Quaress]

Originally Posted by Dave O

I have 12 watches, all but two are automatics. I keep them all on winders. My oldest Rolex worked for 15 years prior to needing service. During this time it was either on my wrist or on a winder. So I don't think the winder did it any harm.

When I want to wear a watch, I really don't want to take the time to wind it, set the time and date. Wouldn't be without one for each of my watches.

Wow,, what a collection ���� I am also lazy to wind it or set a time/day. I will go this way.

[Quaress]

Originally Posted by Dave O

I have 12 watches, all but two are automatics. I keep them all on winders. My oldest Rolex worked for 15 years prior to needing service. During this time it was either on my wrist or on a winder. So I don't think the winder did it any harm.

When I want to wear a watch, I really don't want to take the time to wind it, set the time and date. Wouldn't be without one for each of my watches.

Did you also think about full gold GMT? I am going to order next week a solid gold Sub (Bluesy) so I am curious about your choice about TT.

[Dave O]

Originally Posted by Quaress

Wow,, what a collection ���� I am also lazy to wind it or set a time/day. I will go this way.

Thanks, and it really makes it easier.

Originally Posted by Quaress

Did you also think about full gold GMT? I am going to order next week a solid gold Sub (Bluesy) so I am curious about your choice about TT.

No, I never even considered the solid gold GMT. The TT just spoke to me.

I really like TT watches as having a splash of SS tones down the watch a bit. That's part of the reason my bluesy in on a blue Rubber B strap. I do have one PM watch though. My RG Daytona on an OF strap. Again, I like a little off-set of color vs the entire watch being solid gold. But that's just me. Everyone has a different preference - which is fine.

[polaris72]

Orbita watch winders.