Finally added a decent winder

[Gravity]

After years of blowing through cheap Ebay and Amazon winders, I figured I'd try an upgrade. Found a steal on this BNIB Wolf 2.7 so I couldn't pass it up. Was a blem because it had one of the display cover plates mounted upside down which is just an aesthetic error you'd need a loop to discover. So far absolutely love it. Would be great if it came with a legend on the best settings for all the major brands and models but a little googling sorted that out. Let's see how long she lasts.

[breitlings]

decent! I have the modular system since 14. The only issues I have with it are heavy watches don't always stay in it so I added a bit of foam to the sides of the watch pillows.

[watchwatcher]

Nice.

[Bigblu10]

Wolf is a good product for the money.

[toucan]

Originally Posted by Gravity

After years of blowing through cheap Ebay and Amazon winders, I figured I'd try an upgrade. Found a steal on this BNIB Wolf 2.7 so I couldn't pass it up. Was a blem because it had one of the display cover plates mounted upside down which is just an aesthetic error you'd need a loop to discover. So far absolutely love it. Would be great if it came with a legend on the best settings for all the major brands and models but a little googling sorted that out. Let's see how long she lasts.

The Orbita watch database has the settings for almost all watches.

[sutats]

Looks really good Eric, congrats on it. I wouldn't have noticed it if you hadn't mentioned it, but that must be an easy fix anyway if you're careful with the right tools.

[smym18]

Can you post more pictures of this?

[Watchgeek5000]

Very cool!��

[rolex75216]

Awesome!

[Chewbacca]

... with room for growth.

classifieds is 2 doors down.

[Chadridv]

looks awesome! Now you need an annual calendar watch to go with it :)

[keschete]

Nice!

[Smarties]

May I ask how does it compare with your other winder? I'm thinking about buying a winder......Any comment?


Thanks very much!

[AJM914]

Wow thats nice!

[116710er]

I tried many of the inexpensive winders and they've all pooped the bed. I ended getting a Wolf a few years back and that unit has been solid. I'd have no problem buying more Wolf units.

[Gravity]

Originally Posted by Smarties

May I ask how does it compare with your other winder? I'm thinking about buying a winder......Any comment?


Thanks very much!

Well the other winders would work great for the most part. Some were a bit too noisy since I keep it in my closet by my bed, and all would have motors go out anywhere form 6 months to a year or so. With my last purchase my old winder was a motor short so I needed a new one regardless. Retail these Wolf units are definitely not cheap so maybe try a generic for a few hundred first. I always liked Amazon for the generics becuase if there any issues at all you can almost always just return it.

[Gravity]

Originally Posted by sutats

Looks really good Eric, congrats on it. I wouldn't have noticed it if you hadn't mentioned it, but that must be an easy fix anyway if you're careful with the right tools.

Thx. True I didn’t plan on even trying to fix it but probably can be done as you suggested.

[Smarties]

Originally Posted by Gravity

Well the other winders would work great for the most part. Some were a bit too noisy since I keep it in my closet by my bed, and all would have motors go out anywhere form 6 months to a year or so. With my last purchase my old winder was a motor short so I needed a new one regardless. Retail these Wolf units are definitely not cheap so maybe try a generic for a few hundred first. I always liked Amazon for the generics becuase if there any issues at all you can almost always just return it.

Thinking about purchasing a Wolf Viceroy. Are their motors run quietly and long lasting? I expect in that price range, they should've shielded the storage compartment from magnetism (compare with other lower price alternative). Any comment would help.

Thanks

[HogwldFLTR]

I'm still working with my cheapie ebay winders. They seem to have outlasted my need for winders. My four-banger is the only one I still use and only two of its slots. This one I've had a few years and it still runs and quietly as well.

[yoniman]

Originally Posted by Gravity

After years of blowing through cheap Ebay and Amazon winders, I figured I'd try an upgrade. Found a steal on this BNIB Wolf 2.7 so I couldn't pass it up. Was a blem because it had one of the display cover plates mounted upside down which is just an aesthetic error you'd need a loop to discover. So far absolutely love it. Would be great if it came with a legend on the best settings for all the major brands and models but a little googling sorted that out. Let's see how long she lasts.

Hah!
I see this winder as a good excuse to buy three more watches.
Noice!

cheers

[Gravity]

Originally Posted by yoniman

Hah!
I see this winder as a good excuse to buy three more watches.
Noice!

cheers

No need to rub it in lol. It’s already got me hunting .

[Tony64]

Originally Posted by Smarties

Thinking about purchasing a Wolf Viceroy. Are their motors run quietly and long lasting? I expect in that price range, they should've shielded the storage compartment from magnetism (compare with other lower price alternative). Any comment would help.

Thanks

I've used the Viceroy for each of my perpetual calendar watches for several years now and have had zero problems. They are well made, quiet running, and durable in my experience.

No issues with magnetism.

Wolf makes some of the best, reasonably priced winders on the market. Always look for their sales though, never pay retail.

[Smarties]

Originally Posted by Tony64

I've used the Viceroy for each of my perpetual calendar watches for several years now and have had zero problems. They are well made, quiet running, and durable in my experience.

No issues with magnetism.

Wolf makes some of the best, reasonably priced winders on the market. Always look for their sales though, never pay retail.

Thanks for your input. BTW, do you know during what time of the year do they tender special offer (usually)?

[Gravity]

Originally Posted by Smarties

Thanks for your input. BTW, do you know during what time of the year do they tender special offer (usually)?

Just look for them on ebay. Some regular sellers there have blems or open boxes from Wolf at big discounts. I have a feeling they use these sellers to off them.

[Smarties]

Originally Posted by Gravity

Just look for them on ebay. Some regular sellers there have blems or open boxes from Wolf at big discounts. I have a feeling they use these sellers to off them.

Thanks very much!

[bdex75]

Just sold my Wolf Viceroy 2.7 triple on Ebay. Served me well for 3-4 years. Zero issues. Great winders for the money. Especially for the buyer that just got a $1300 winder for $550!!!!

I bought from another forum member for just slightly more than that so it worked out all around.

Think I am just going to go with a Gerstener box for now as I don't really have any complications that require a winder.


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[Gravity]

One week in and absolutely love the winder. The programmable individual backlit displays are fantastic and finally nailed down optimum setting for each. It was taking a bit longer than I liked to load watches on their individual mounts but now worked out this two finger pinch system that has them on just as fast as my old winders. Beautiful unit, now just hope it lasts.