Bought my first Rolex. Have a question.

[DryEagle]

I have just this week acquired a Milgauss.

I have been trying to research this online but have found so many contradictory statements and opinions:
When not wearing it for some days, (it will mostly be weekend jewelery for me) is it better (for overall longevity of the watch) to let it run down and stop, or to use an auto-winder?

Pros for stopping-
1. Less wear on moving parts

Pros for winder-
1. Lubricants don't get the opportunity to congeal
2. Less wear on crown mechanism as you aren't manipulating it to reset the time so often

Of course there's other reasons too, this was just some of the standout points.

If I could get some input from a more experienced collector that would be great!

[padi56]

Machine winders for any watch that don't have many complications which no Rolex watch has IMHO a complete waste of money.The modern day synthetic oils do not congeal like the old mineral type oils.And it's a internet myth about wearing out the crown and changing the time.Just think of all the manual wind watches with screw down crowns Rolex including they got wound up daily for decades.For any non perpetual calendar watch, a watch winder is totally unnecessary.If you have a choice of watches and do not wear it every day, it is not real chore to reset it and wind it by hand.If you don't wear it every day you also reduce wear to the movement components, why waste that benefit by having it wound when it is not required to tell the time on the wrist.

[joli160]

Try wear it daily, can't imagine having a very nice watch and only wearing it in the weekends.

I have a winder of burl wood with LED lights and it gives a beautiful reflection on the ceiling showing cyclops and fluted bezels. For me it is more a showcase than anything else.

What Padi said sums it all up

[c41006]

Just let it stop... or wear it every day and let your wrist be the winder

[The Libertine]

Originally Posted by c41006

Just let it stop... or wear it every day and let your wrist be the winder

I agree. I would rather let the movement wind down if not wearing for any length of time.

[Colin G]

Winder = waste of money.

[raky]

I can't speak to longevity of the watch, though I will say that I have used a winder for years with no issues. Furthermore, I love the convenience of grabbing whichever watch I want to wear for the day and it being ready to go without having to wind it.

[indexmatch]

Personally I let them stop and have never had an issue.

I like the notion of resetting the time when I change watches, it's an opportunity to reconnect to the piece and a reminder to revel in the mechanical wonders of these little machines

[indexmatch]

...and congrats on the new acquisition! please share some pics!

[Speed]

Wonder for a no date Watch?

[Heartlandblaster]

She is a keeper!

Wear it in great health!

[spoilsofwar01]

also worth baring in mind watch winders also magnetize watches, so I'd steer clear.

[Maiden]

Its all about personal preference and convenience. I enjoy the convenience of being able to grab a watch and go and I find it a cool way to store my watches. I have a nice wolf winder with a great looking display and storage options. For me it expands the hobby a little bit. Some like to display their watches in beautiful boxes and enjoy selecting and winding them every time. I have a pal who likes to keep his under his socks and underwear in his dresser. To each their own!

[leooooo]

Originally Posted by spoilsofwar01

also worth baring in mind watch winders also magnetize watches, so I'd steer clear.

But it's a Milgauss!!!

[avilhena]

Originally Posted by leooooo

But it's a Milgauss!!!

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by padi56

Machine winders for any watch that don't have many complications which no Rolex watch has IMHO a complete waste of money.The modern day synthetic oils do not congeal like the old mineral type oils.And it's a internet myth about wearing out the crown and changing the time.Just think of all the manual wind watches with screw down crowns Rolex including they got wound up daily for decades.For any non perpetual calendar watch, a watch winder is totally unnecessary.If you have a choice of watches and do not wear it every day, it is not real chore to reset it and wind it by hand.If you don't wear it every day you also reduce wear to the movement components, why waste that benefit by having it wound when it is not required to tell the time on the wrist.

I totally agree.

Also it's not a requirement to fully wind the watch from a dead stop.
A small handfull of winds on the crown and a little kick start. If required at all.
Loosely set the time, put it on and go.

In summary, don't worry about a winder and work out the simplest way to wear and enjoy the watch.

[2001jesper]

Congrats!! Why only on weekend? Its a Rolex - its made to last / be worn

[Urosfan]

I have a winder and I never use it, so to me it’s a waste not needed


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[DryEagle]

Originally Posted by 2001jesper

Congrats!! Why only on weekend? Its a Rolex - its made to last / be worn

Originally Posted by joli160

Try wear it daily, can't imagine having a very nice watch and only wearing it in the weekends.

This is down to the nature of my job. The watch I have no doubt would have zero problems with the physical aspects. However it's not appropriate for certain social reasons, given where I work and who I work with.

Originally Posted by indexmatch

...and congrats on the new acquisition! please share some pics!

Attached below, one I took earlier after picking it up from the postal centre.

[holg]

The only thing we know for certain is that oil degrades over time resulting in a (very) gradual increase in wear and tear on gears, etc. That's my reason to let the movement stop when not wearing it. Congrats on your new watch.

[Chloe&Harley]

Nice acquisition