Watch winders.

[Speedbird-1]

I'm intrigued by the watch winder thing.
What ARE the advantages/disadvantages?

With a timepiece that's not worn frequently, aren't you
just putting unnecessary 'miles on the clock'?

[tyler1980]

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[Brew]

I enjoy sitting on the edge of the bed, shaved, dressed, almost ready to go, just taking one more moment to set and wind my watch. Then I'm ready to go.

[R!$]

advantages- never having to set your watch
-nice display

disadvantages- the expense

[uansari1]

I get my watches serviced when they hit 5 years...so using a winder isn’t an issue for me. But I don’t mind the 30 seconds it takes to set any of my watches that have stopped. They’re locked in my safe when I’m not wearing them anyway.


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[Dsmith1974]

I can’t see the point as I like winding and setting a watch and the thought of them having a well deserved rest when off the wrist. The good ones aren’t cheap and the cheap ones may magnatize the movement.

I guess they’re good if you don’t like setting watches and/or like watching the winder do its thing and have your watches on display.

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

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[marcopolo05]

Imho. Not very useful for Rolex...

Any full or perpetual calendars however. Always setting date day month moon phase...

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[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

search the one of probably a hundreds of winder threads you will see a theme

[Token74]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

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[Token74]

I find that having a winder helps with my rotation. I enjoy setting my watches, but I’m always in a rush in the mornings! I find myself sometimes changing my watch three times in a day depending on what I’m doing and my outfits.


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[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

search the one of probably a hundreds of winder threads you will see a theme

Generally, I only 'skim over' the Rolex threads.
Can't say I've ever noticed this specific enquiry, and thought the replies
might be of interest.
Apologies if I've trodden on an old corn.

[Speedbird-1]

Let's face it, most posts here are old subjects raised, ad nauseam...well they are aren't they?

What are you drinking, what shall I buy, is it safe, steering wheels, do you like my watch, see my collection and tell me how clever I am, etc, etc, I could go, on and on, ad nauseam.

But that's why we're here, amongst all the dross, there's an occasional gem thats's worth logging on for.
Maybe questions do get asked, by some members that don't, know it all, and haven't posted and read thousands of entries on here.
So I think that before an application of Godwin's law is intimated, regarding some of the more senior members, (frankly, quite snotty) responses here, to genuine enquiries, we all just ignore the dross as much as we can, laugh at the inane, help if we can, and enjoy this, mostly great source of information and good humoured banter that is TRF.

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

Let's face it, most posts here are old subjects raised, ad nauseam...well they are aren't they?

What are you drinking, what shall I buy, is it safe, steering wheels, do you like my watch, see my collection and tell me how clever I am, etc, etc, I could go, on and on, ad nauseam.

But that's why we're here, amongst all the dross, there's an occasional gem thats's worth logging on for.
Maybe questions do get asked, by some members that don't, know it all, and haven't posted and read thousands of entries on here.
So I think that before an application of Godwin's law is intimated, regarding some of the more senior members, (frankly, quite snotty) responses here, to genuine enquiries, we all just ignore the dross as much as we can, laugh at the inane, help if we can, and enjoy this, mostly great source of information and good humoured banter that is TRF.

Watch winders are fine. But the wear and tear when not in use would bother me. If I owned a perpetual calendar, or some similarly complicated masterpiece, it would probably get wound enough whenever I went to admire it.

What do you think this lady is shopping for?

[Speedbird-1]

What do you think this lady is shopping for?[/QUOTE]

Something with a 'Moophase' perhaps?

[Mystro]

Here is the data on wear and tear running a watch constant for 15 years on a winder and wrist:

I have used a watch wonder for over 20 years. I had a very public thread with empirical data of what extra wear and tear does or doesn’t cause. 15 years my Rolex TT Sub (Bluesy) was either on my wrist or on a Orbita watch winder. This watch was never serviced or even opened up in that 15 years time. Even though the watch ran flawlessly and kept the same +4 seconds the entire time, I sent the watch to Rikki at Time Care inc for a routine servicing. Rikki reported the watch was in excellent condidtion and did not require any extra parts for its routine servicing. He also reported there was no signs of excessive wear.

I currently use a multi head programmable watch winder. I own several from Orbita and Brookstone. I generally keep 4 of my watches running for rotation. The winder is attractive and safely displays my watches. It’s enjoyable to watch my watches run and rotate on the winder as I can’t wear them all at the same time. It’s also a fun way of monitoring their time keeping all at the same time as I can have each watch rest in either 4 different positions on the winder optimizing each watches accuracy.

[Speedbird-1]

Thanks Mystro, for a very interesting and detailed response.
Much appreciated.

[enjoythemusic]

After about 20 years of doing this, in my opinion just don't. Extra wear and tear plus keep in mind it really doesn't vary the position of the watch axis. Too much consistency unless you get a really fancy one to follow the natural movement of the wrist.

[Smokey.Bubbles]

I must admit I now fall into the winder camp. Had my PO seamaster for 10 years and on inspection from a professional he said it was in superb condition.

My winder is now broken and winding my rotation every time feels like it must be causing more stress on the movement than the occasional stay on a winder.

Just me 2 cence

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[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

After about 20 years of doing this, in my opinion just don't. Extra wear and tear plus keep in mind it really doesn't vary the position of the watch axis. Too much consistency unless you get a really fancy one to follow the natural movement of the wrist.

It is much easier to snap a mainspring constantly winding up a watch, than to keep it on a winder which keeps the mainspring wound and at optimum tension. I am in agreement with @MYSTRO on this subject. A winder is also a safe dust free place for your watch to sit when not on the wrist, especially with little children with sticky fingers in the house!

[123Blueface]

I use them, many.
Enjoy not having to wind a watch, for a guy that enjoys wearing what he feels like in any given day.

[tudorbaja27]

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

What do you think this lady is shopping for?

Something with a 'Moophase' perhaps?[/QUOTE]

[R!$]

Most Rolex have 2-3 days power reserve so if you have over 10 watches it allows you to avoid resetting it every week

[Aldwyn]

I have had the same experience as Mystro... When I would come home from work, my Tag would go into the winder... sometimes I wouldnt put it on for a couple of days if I was just bumming around the house with no where to go, so it could have been in the winder for several days in a row at times. This went on for 10 years, and I finally had service done to it (for no reason other than I felt 10 years was long enough). I also needed no extra parts other than the usual stem and seals, and was told everything looked great in the movement.

[SW1]

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

Let's face it, most posts here are old subjects raised, ad nauseam...well they are aren't they?

What are you drinking, what shall I buy, is it safe, steering wheels, do you like my watch, see my collection and tell me how clever I am, etc, etc, I could go, on and on, ad nauseam.

But that's why we're here, amongst all the dross, there's an occasional gem thats's worth logging on for.
Maybe questions do get asked, by some members that don't, know it all, and haven't posted and read thousands of entries on here.
So I think that before an application of Godwin's law is intimated, regarding some of the more senior members, (frankly, quite snotty) responses here, to genuine enquiries, we all just ignore the dross as much as we can, laugh at the inane, help if we can, and enjoy this, mostly great source of information and good humoured banter that is TRF.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...te+watchwinder

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Here is the data on wear and tear running a watch constant for 15 years on a winder and wrist:

I have used a watch wonder for over 20 years. I had a very public thread with empirical data of what extra wear and tear does or doesn’t cause. 15 years my Rolex TT Sub (Bluesy) was either on my wrist or on a Orbita watch winder. This watch was never serviced or even opened up in that 15 years time. Even though the watch ran flawlessly and kept the same +4 seconds the entire time, I sent the watch to Rikki at Time Care inc for a routine servicing. Rikki reported the watch was in excellent condidtion and did not require any extra parts for its routine servicing. He also reported there was no signs of excessive wear.

I currently use a multi head programmable watch winder. I own several from Orbita and Brookstone. I generally keep 4 of my watches running for rotation. The winder is attractive and safely displays my watches. It’s enjoyable to watch my watches run and rotate on the winder as I can’t wear them all at the same time. It’s also a fun way of monitoring their time keeping all at the same time as I can have each watch rest in either 4 different positions on the winder optimizing each watches accuracy.

Watch WONDER.



Stop winding him up.😂😂. NPI.

Steve knows all about watch winders in his 10 years on the forum.

Steve knows everything.

Just ask him.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by R!$

Most Rolex have 2-3 days power reserve so if you have over 10 watches it allows you to avoid resetting it every week

Nope, if you want to be sure that most Rolex watches will keep going you will have to wind them every day.

Think about it.......

In any event I didn’t understand wot u sed.