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almaine · 21 February 2018, 11:37 AM

i do not own a luxury watch till my wife bought me a gmt TT recently. I felt it was too flashy and will keep it in the safe for long. Plan is to keep it for my son and might probably wear it once or twice a year.

question is do i need a watch winder? sorry for the noob question.

Thanks

GradyPhilpott · 21 February 2018, 01:19 PM

The only good reason I can think of for owning a watch winder is if you have a watch that is so difficult to set that keeping it wound is the only feasible option.

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MJK737 · 21 February 2018, 01:28 PM

Your son will notice if you wear it or not. To him it will either be a watch, or a piece of you. My very humble suggestion is wear it, or sell it. Leave your son something that was meaningful to you, and alas your legacy continues...

GradyPhilpott · 21 February 2018, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJK737

Your son will notice if you wear it or not. To him it will either be a watch, or a piece of you. My very humble suggestion is wear it, or sell it. Leave your son something that was meaningful to you, and alas your legacy continues...

buddymunster · 21 February 2018, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJK737

Your son will notice if you wear it or not. To him it will either be a watch, or a piece of you. My very humble suggestion is wear it, or sell it. Leave your son something that was meaningful to you, and alas your legacy continues...

My thoughts exactly. I let my son pick which watch I wear every morning as our daily routine.

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Max16013 · 21 February 2018, 01:32 PM

Couldn’t hurt, but if you’re not gonna wear it then I don’t see the point in a watch winder

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Dr.Smellody · 21 February 2018, 01:47 PM

No

77T · 21 February 2018, 01:53 PM

No you won’t need the winder.

Winders are a convenience for avoiding having to regularly reset a watch that has run down. That usually happens when someone owns multiple watches and the rotation takes 3-4 days between each model’s use.

In your case, you’d only be inconvenienced a few times per year. Just not worth it methinks.

But if you’d allow me to change the topic to natural winders, I’d like to opine on a winder you should employ daily. Namely your wrist upon which the GMT deserves to be worn daily.

Your wife will have pride each day she sees her precious present gracing your wrist. You will have the honor of displaying the future heirloom to your son. He will gain the respect day-by-day with which he will accept it one day.

All together a more fitting winder is at your command at no extra charge. And the side benefits are better for the whole family.

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adawil2002 · 21 February 2018, 01:55 PM

No winder needed.

Ben.McDonald7 · 21 February 2018, 02:01 PM

Like others have said. A winder would be a waste of money. I would say take the thing out more than a couple times a year however.

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SeaAndSky · 21 February 2018, 02:03 PM

No one needs a watch winder. You need oxygen, food, and water. Just saying.

mvera339 · 21 February 2018, 02:57 PM

I have one for several reasons. Keeps the watch safe, I don’t need to set times; I grab and go. And I was told from my AD a few weeks back on my last purchase (I asked them their thoughts on winders) that it keeps them well maintained and do not need to service them as frequent as one that is not placed in a winder. I believe Rolex calls for a 7 year service. AD told me with a winder that can push to 10 years.

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polaris72 · 21 February 2018, 03:07 PM

Trade it for something you going to wear like Sub or Explorer.

Swashplate · 21 February 2018, 04:58 PM

I was always told this was to maintain proper lubricity as the fluids would collect if the movement stopped.

Polarbears · 21 February 2018, 05:09 PM

I think they put excess wear into a movement.

almaine · 21 February 2018, 05:13 PM

thanks all for your advise

Rocket_Man · 21 February 2018, 05:17 PM

If you aren't going to wear the watch you don't need a winder. Then again, if you aren't going to wear it you don't need a watch. Wear it and enjoy it. It is not too fancy any more than your wife's wedding ring is too fancy (and probably worth more than your watch).

Big Bill · 21 February 2018, 09:00 PM

I have one and like it. Get one that has settings for how many rotations and bi directional.

brandrea · 21 February 2018, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJK737

Your son will notice if you wear it or not. To him it will either be a watch, or a piece of you. My very humble suggestion is wear it, or sell it. Leave your son something that was meaningful to you, and alas your legacy continues...

Very well said

beshannon · 21 February 2018, 10:08 PM

No

If is not going to be worn it does not need to be wound

dddl · 21 February 2018, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJK737

Your son will notice if you wear it or not. To him it will either be a watch, or a piece of you. My very humble suggestion is wear it, or sell it. Leave your son something that was meaningful to you, and alas your legacy continues...

And if you decide to keep the watch there is no point to keep in wound in a safe... watches are meant to wear.

DMM_78 · 21 February 2018, 10:15 PM

I’ve got two watches and a versa winder for two. It was $89 and works great. I wear both watches enough that the winder isn’t needed. However, it’s a great place to keep the watches safe when I’m not wearing them. And I always have it if needed. Just my two cents.

SearChart · 21 February 2018, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mvera339

I have one for several reasons. Keeps the watch safe, I don’t need to set times; I grab and go. And I was told from my AD a few weeks back on my last purchase (I asked them their thoughts on winders) that it keeps them well maintained and do not need to service them as frequent as one that is not placed in a winder. I believe Rolex calls for a 7 year service. AD told me with a winder that can push to 10 years.

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A winder is not going to extend the service period, quite the opposite actually.

OP: you do not need a winder but do wind the watch occasionally (1-2 times a month) to keep the lubricants frequently in motion.

jets · 21 February 2018, 10:37 PM

In my experience women are smart and she bought a TT for a reason. Wear it it is not too flashy and if someone comments on it be aloof and forget about it. It won't mean anything to your son if you don't wear it.

joli160 · 21 February 2018, 11:52 PM

How can you not wear this ?
Must be vey disappointing for your wife

Put some character on it for your son

pickettt · 22 February 2018, 12:03 AM

If you don't want to wear it, sell it and buy your wife and son something nice.

kilyung · 22 February 2018, 12:12 AM

Save your money on the winder and trade the GMT for something you will wear. Bequeathing something you rarely wore to your kid is no different than just buying him a new watch - there’s little emotional association to the watch. Now if you traded it for something that you wore everyday and then gave it to him...

enjoythemusic · 22 February 2018, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mvera339

And I was told from my AD a few weeks back on my last purchase (I asked them their thoughts on winders) that it keeps them well maintained and do not need to service them as frequent as one that is not placed in a winder.

Would like to see ADs evidence on using a winder versus one wound only once a month. Please have AD show movement wear comparison accordingly, as what s/he is saying there's constant wear when using a winder. Agree fluids should be 'spun' now and then, yet not daily if no need to.

Winding once a month should suffice imho, plus the moment is subjected to far less wear than constantly being on a winder.

Again, please ask dealer to show proof of what s/he is saying.

bellesdad0417 · 22 February 2018, 01:00 AM

Between my wife and I we have three autos so I do have a winder. We both like the grab and go aspect of it.

Ravager135 · 22 February 2018, 01:02 AM

Wear the watch. Please.

You do not need a winder.

21 February 2018, 11:37 AM	#1
almaine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Asia Posts: 2	do i need a watch winder? i do not own a luxury watch till my wife bought me a gmt TT recently. I felt it was too flashy and will keep it in the safe for long. Plan is to keep it for my son and might probably wear it once or twice a year. question is do i need a watch winder? sorry for the noob question. Thanks

21 February 2018, 01:19 PM	#2
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	The only good reason I can think of for owning a watch winder is if you have a watch that is so difficult to set that keeping it wound is the only feasible option. https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...0&postcount=57 __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

21 February 2018, 01:28 PM	#3
MJK737 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AZ Watch: This, Hold my Beer Posts: 369	Your son will notice if you wear it or not. To him it will either be a watch, or a piece of you. My very humble suggestion is wear it, or sell it. Leave your son something that was meaningful to you, and alas your legacy continues... __________________ Regards: MJK

21 February 2018, 01:53 PM	#8
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,725	No you won’t need the winder. Winders are a convenience for avoiding having to regularly reset a watch that has run down. That usually happens when someone owns multiple watches and the rotation takes 3-4 days between each model’s use. In your case, you’d only be inconvenienced a few times per year. Just not worth it methinks. But if you’d allow me to change the topic to natural winders, I’d like to opine on a winder you should employ daily. Namely your wrist upon which the GMT deserves to be worn daily. Your wife will have pride each day she sees her precious present gracing your wrist. You will have the honor of displaying the future heirloom to your son. He will gain the respect day-by-day with which he will accept it one day. All together a more fitting winder is at your command at no extra charge. And the side benefits are better for the whole family. Sent from my iPhoneX using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

21 February 2018, 01:55 PM	#9
adawil2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andrew Wilson Location: Brunswick, Maine Watch: 16550 Explorer II Posts: 1,762	No winder needed. __________________ 6284 SS, 16014 SS Jubilee silver stick, 16253 TT Blue Thunderbird, 16550 SS Exp II Cream, bought in 1986, 116400GV Z-blue Milgauss, 79260 Tudor, 116660 DSSD-Blue, 116500LV Daytona White, 116710 BLNR, 326934 Blue Skydweller

21 February 2018, 01:32 PM	#6
Max16013 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Here Watch: DJ 16013 Posts: 247	Couldn’t hurt, but if you’re not gonna wear it then I don’t see the point in a watch winder Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 February 2018, 01:47 PM	#7
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,199	No

21 February 2018, 02:01 PM	#10
Ben.McDonald7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Arizona Watch: Rolex 116500LN Posts: 823	Like others have said. A winder would be a waste of money. I would say take the thing out more than a couple times a year however. Sent from my VS996 using Tapatalk __________________ Philippians 3:13-14 Ω Omega Speedmaster Pro Ω Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Good Planet LE Rolex Daytona 116500LN Rolex Submariner Date 126610LV Rolex Explorer II 16570

21 February 2018, 02:03 PM	#11
SeaAndSky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wild Blue Yonder Watch: 116710 LN Posts: 1,613	No one needs a watch winder. You need oxygen, food, and water. Just saying.

21 February 2018, 02:57 PM	#12
mvera339 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Miami, FL Watch: YellowGold Posts: 46	I have one for several reasons. Keeps the watch safe, I don’t need to set times; I grab and go. And I was told from my AD a few weeks back on my last purchase (I asked them their thoughts on winders) that it keeps them well maintained and do not need to service them as frequent as one that is not placed in a winder. I believe Rolex calls for a 7 year service. AD told me with a winder that can push to 10 years. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

21 February 2018, 03:07 PM	#13
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	Trade it for something you going to wear like Sub or Explorer.

21 February 2018, 04:58 PM	#14
Swashplate 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: James Location: Seattle/Italy Posts: 657	I was always told this was to maintain proper lubricity as the fluids would collect if the movement stopped.

21 February 2018, 05:09 PM	#15
Polarbears Banned Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: MJ Location: NYPA Watch: 16570 Posts: 957	I think they put excess wear into a movement.

21 February 2018, 05:13 PM	#16
almaine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Asia Posts: 2	thanks all for your advise

21 February 2018, 05:17 PM	#17
Rocket_Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,328	If you aren't going to wear the watch you don't need a winder. Then again, if you aren't going to wear it you don't need a watch. Wear it and enjoy it. It is not too fancy any more than your wife's wedding ring is too fancy (and probably worth more than your watch).

21 February 2018, 09:00 PM	#18
Big Bill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: William Location: USA Watch: DEEPSEA D-Blue Posts: 491	I have one and like it. Get one that has settings for how many rotations and bi directional. __________________ 116660 SD DeepSea Blue 116613 lb Bluesy TT

21 February 2018, 10:08 PM	#20
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	No If is not going to be worn it does not need to be wound __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

21 February 2018, 10:15 PM	#22
DMM_78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: MI Posts: 264	I’ve got two watches and a versa winder for two. It was $89 and works great. I wear both watches enough that the winder isn’t needed. However, it’s a great place to keep the watches safe when I’m not wearing them. And I always have it if needed. Just my two cents.

21 February 2018, 10:37 PM	#24
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	In my experience women are smart and she bought a TT for a reason. Wear it it is not too flashy and if someone comments on it be aloof and forget about it. It won't mean anything to your son if you don't wear it. __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

22 February 2018, 12:03 AM	#26
pickettt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: California Watch: Shiny One Posts: 5,364	If you don't want to wear it, sell it and buy your wife and son something nice.

22 February 2018, 12:12 AM	#27
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Save your money on the winder and trade the GMT for something you will wear. Bequeathing something you rarely wore to your kid is no different than just buying him a new watch - there’s little emotional association to the watch. Now if you traded it for something that you wore everyday and then gave it to him...

22 February 2018, 01:00 AM	#29
bellesdad0417 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: David Location: GA Watch: 214270 SD43 Posts: 2,179	Between my wife and I we have three autos so I do have a winder. We both like the grab and go aspect of it.

22 February 2018, 01:02 AM	#30
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,123	Wear the watch. Please. You do not need a winder.

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