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Robb · 25 June 2007, 09:01 PM

For those of you that dont wear your watches everyday. Do you think it is best to keep in a watch winder or just a regular case?

davinci · 25 June 2007, 09:10 PM

I would personally use a watch winder as there are issues with the lubricating oils settling and things starting to go wrong. Have I got one? No! there too damned expensive for what they are so I just swap when |I get home from work and wear the Breitling in the evening to keep it ticking along

Atomant · 25 June 2007, 09:24 PM

Someone's gotta come out with a DIY watch winder. After all, it's just a motor in a box??

mike · 25 June 2007, 10:00 PM

Well, personally I think a winder is more of a convience than a necessity.
It certainly doesn't hurt the watch to sit idle of a while. I have several pieces that are seldom wore but get wound every month or so.

Having said that I find a winder a great help for those watches that are non-quickset or semi-quick-set.

ohlins · 25 June 2007, 10:12 PM

something good to have if you have the cash for one.....

Prince · 25 June 2007, 10:20 PM

I love mine. Keeps the collection at the ready so I can just remove one, put it on my wrist, and go!

davinci · 25 June 2007, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Prince

I love mine. Keeps the collection at the ready so I can just remove one, put it on my wrist, and go!

Well I guess by your collection that you are worth a few bob so its my guess that you can well afford the winders me old darlin'

Mort · 25 June 2007, 10:57 PM

I have two Orbita's and I love them, especially for my triple date moon phase ML. It makes it easy to not have to reset all the stuff. Plus I always have 3 watches that are all kept wound as I wear them.

Alex Stylianou · 25 June 2007, 10:59 PM

I don't Need One , This Watch Doesent Come Off My Wrist , The Max Was One Hour !! Excluding Sleeping .

padi56 · 25 June 2007, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mike

Well, personally I think a winder is more of a convience than a necessity.
It certainly doesn't hurt the watch to sit idle of a while. I have several pieces that are seldom wore but get wound every month or so.

Having said that I find a winder a great help for those watches that are non-quickset or semi-quick-set.

Have to agree with Mike 100% been doing just that for well over 30 years.Watchwinders are only necessary if watches have a lot of complications to reset etc.And with the modern synthetic type oils used today,resting a watch for months even will not be a problem.And talking about oil the occasional manual wind will do good to any auto watch to keep the oil around the winding stem mechanism

Prince · 25 June 2007, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by davinci

Well I guess by your collection that you are worth a few bob so its my guess that you can well afford the winders me old darlin'

Perhaps, but they really don't cost that much. Got mine on eBay for less than $100US. I have a second one (single turnstile) for my wife's watches, and it was around $40US.

davinci · 25 June 2007, 11:57 PM

they are a lot dearer over here. perhaps i need a holiday in the us

Prince · 26 June 2007, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by davinci

they are a lot dearer over here. perhaps i need a holiday in the us

Have you given eBay a look? You may be pleasantly surprised.

However, don't let that stop you from visiting the US for a hol...

BTW, I will be in London for about 5 days in late July. I am a frequent visitor to the UK, and will be attending a friend's wedding in Cambridge this trip.

Gedanken · 26 June 2007, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomant

Someone's gotta come out with a DIY watch winder. After all, it's just a motor in a box??

Why bother? I got the same model winder as Allan's and it set me back US$30.

davinci · 26 June 2007, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Have you given eBay a look? You may be pleasantly surprised.

However, don't let that stop you from visiting the US for a hol...

BTW, I will be in London for about 5 days in late July. I am a frequent visitor to the UK, and will be attending a friend's wedding in Cambridge this trip.

Good grief man. I am now sitting in my office on an army barracks about ten miles south of cambridge. I live about 35 miles east on the coast. Small world it certainly is.

Gedanken · 26 June 2007, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

BTW, I will be in London for about 5 days in late July. I am a frequent visitor to the UK, and will be attending a friend's wedding in Cambridge this trip.

And when are you going to keep going and reach Australian shores?

Prince · 26 June 2007, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

And when are you going to keep going and reach Australian shores?

Oh Lord - I don't know.

But I want to, believe me. I'll keep working on that - Australia, and while I'm in the area, NZ as well (gotta see JJ, don't ya know)!!!

Gedanken · 26 June 2007, 12:14 AM

Well, Steve and I will keep a beer cold for ya!

Prince · 26 June 2007, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by davinci

Good grief man. I am now sitting in my office on an army barracks about ten miles south of cambridge. I live about 35 miles east on the coast. Small world it certainly is.

Yes, indeed it is a small world. Your profile says you live in the UK (that covers a fair amount of miles) I wasn't sure exactly where. Very cool!

The wedding reception will be held in Trinity College, Cambridge University. Both the bride and the groom are graduating this year. In all of my visits, I have always missed Cambridge. Fixing that up this time!

Prince · 26 June 2007, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Well, Steve and I will keep a beer cold for ya!

Thanks, guys. It WILL happen. Just a matter of time...

Chris B · 26 June 2007, 03:45 AM

I really love that pic,

I have the same winder as Allan and its never missed a beat. On other boards theres a lot of snobbery and folk can get quite anal about winders, how many turns clockwise, dwell time, anti-clockwise, its got to programed for 650 turns a day etc etc.

The simple acid test is that the watches would run down if there wasn't enough activity and on that score mine are doing fine.

John685 · 26 June 2007, 04:08 AM

I just bought an Orbita Seina 2 watch winder and love it.

Orbita is one of the few that allow you to set the TPD (turns per day) and wind direction based on the brand of watch.

Yes, watch winders can be expensive but not as much as the Rolexes they hold. IMHO, a quality watch should be cared for properly whether it be regular maintenance or daily care.

Prince · 26 June 2007, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris B

I really love that pic,

I have the same winder as Allan and its never missed a beat. On other boards theres a lot of snobbery and folk can get quite anal about winders, how many turns clockwise, dwell time, anti-clockwise, its got to programed for 650 turns a day etc etc.

The simple acid test is that the watches would run down if there wasn't enough activity and on that score mine are doing fine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by John685

I just bought an Orbita Seina 2 watch winder and love it.

Orbita is one of the few that allow you to set the TPD (turns per day) and wind direction based on the brand of watch.

Yes, watch winders can be expensive but not as much as the Rolexes they hold. IMHO, a quality watch should be cared for properly whether it be regular maintenance or daily care.

Excellent comments, Chris and John!

Tombstone · 26 June 2007, 07:18 AM

Australia beautiful country with beautiful amazing people. I love Australia outstanding country which has been one of America's best friends and allies throughout the years. I want to go back someday I hope within the next two years.

Oyster Lover · 26 June 2007, 08:14 AM

I'm really torn about watch winders (or rotators)...

I asked RSC for their opinion, and they said that winders provoke undue and excessive wear on the watch, and that RSC therefore does not recommend them.

Then I asked the manufacturer of a classy, top-of-the-line watch winder (all the bells and whistles one), and they said RSC is full of it, and that the winder is good for the watch, and that RSC is just trying to keep watches on wrists instead of winders...

I've never heard a definitive answer, so go figure, between those two, who is right....

SPACE-DWELLER · 26 June 2007, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

Why bother? I got the same model winder as Allan's and it set me back US$30.

Would you PN me the address where you bought it from, please?

watchnut · 26 June 2007, 01:40 PM

Here's a question that occured to me while reading these posts. I personally use a winder on my DJ while wearing my Sub. Why an RSC would say this causes more wear than constant wearing I don't understand. What I wonder is, suppose you let your watch run down regularly and have to reset the date and time every time you want to wear it. If the watch happened to run down while in the process of rolling over the date would'nt you cause damage to the changing mechanism by resetting it at that time? Just a thought.

The Mole · 26 June 2007, 02:58 PM

My understanding is that most watch winders cause excessive wear on a watch because of constant winding (keeping the mainspring under constant tension). The better watch winders (the one that I know of is made by wolf but I'm sure there are more) have computer chips to regulate winding to seven hours bi-directionaly (clockwise and counterclockwise) and then remain dormant for seventeen hours to allow the mainspring to release partially.

Anyone who ownes firearms will relate in that storing fully loaded magazines for extended periods causes the spring in the clip to lose tension and cause mis-feeds. :)

Alex Stylianou · 26 June 2007, 08:33 PM

Welcome Mole

jac67 · 26 June 2007, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Robb

For those of you that dont wear your watches everyday. Do you think it is best to keep in a watch winder or just a regular case?

This is the best watch winder out there!

John.

25 June 2007, 09:01 PM	#1
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26 June 2007, 04:08 AM	#22
John685 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Kansas Watch: YG DD Posts: 497	I just bought an Orbita Seina 2 watch winder and love it. Orbita is one of the few that allow you to set the TPD (turns per day) and wind direction based on the brand of watch. Yes, watch winders can be expensive but not as much as the Rolexes they hold. IMHO, a quality watch should be cared for properly whether it be regular maintenance or daily care. __________________ Regards, John There is never enough time, unless you're serving it. His: TT DJ (116233) YG/Oyster/White dial, romans TT DJ (116231) RG/Jubilee/Black dial, romans Universal Geneve Polerouter Sub Hers: TT LDJ (179171) RG/Jubilee/BMOP dial, romans

25 June 2007, 09:10 PM	#2
davinci Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: baxta69 Location: suffolk, UK Watch: Breit Cross/SS sub Posts: 130	I would personally use a watch winder as there are issues with the lubricating oils settling and things starting to go wrong. Have I got one? No! there too damned expensive for what they are so I just swap when \|I get home from work and wear the Breitling in the evening to keep it ticking along

25 June 2007, 09:24 PM	#3
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	Someone's gotta come out with a DIY watch winder. After all, it's just a motor in a box??

25 June 2007, 10:00 PM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Well, personally I think a winder is more of a convience than a necessity. It certainly doesn't hurt the watch to sit idle of a while. I have several pieces that are seldom wore but get wound every month or so. Having said that I find a winder a great help for those watches that are non-quickset or semi-quick-set.

25 June 2007, 10:57 PM	#8
Mort "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,001	I have two Orbita's and I love them, especially for my triple date moon phase ML. It makes it easy to not have to reset all the stuff. Plus I always have 3 watches that are all kept wound as I wear them.

25 June 2007, 10:59 PM	#9
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	I don't Need One , This Watch Doesent Come Off My Wrist , The Max Was One Hour !! Excluding Sleeping .

25 June 2007, 11:57 PM	#12
davinci Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: baxta69 Location: suffolk, UK Watch: Breit Cross/SS sub Posts: 130	they are a lot dearer over here. perhaps i need a holiday in the us

26 June 2007, 03:45 AM	#21
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,623	I really love that pic, I have the same winder as Allan and its never missed a beat. On other boards theres a lot of snobbery and folk can get quite anal about winders, how many turns clockwise, dwell time, anti-clockwise, its got to programed for 650 turns a day etc etc. The simple acid test is that the watches would run down if there wasn't enough activity and on that score mine are doing fine.

26 June 2007, 07:18 AM	#24
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	Australia beautiful country with beautiful amazing people. I love Australia outstanding country which has been one of America's best friends and allies throughout the years. I want to go back someday I hope within the next two years.

26 June 2007, 08:14 AM	#25
Oyster Lover "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 472	I'm really torn about watch winders (or rotators)... I asked RSC for their opinion, and they said that winders provoke undue and excessive wear on the watch, and that RSC therefore does not recommend them. Then I asked the manufacturer of a classy, top-of-the-line watch winder (all the bells and whistles one), and they said RSC is full of it, and that the winder is good for the watch, and that RSC is just trying to keep watches on wrists instead of winders... I've never heard a definitive answer, so go figure, between those two, who is right....

26 June 2007, 01:40 PM	#27
watchnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: David Location: SW Fla Watch: SS Daytona & TT DJ Posts: 1,430	Here's a question that occured to me while reading these posts. I personally use a winder on my DJ while wearing my Sub. Why an RSC would say this causes more wear than constant wearing I don't understand. What I wonder is, suppose you let your watch run down regularly and have to reset the date and time every time you want to wear it. If the watch happened to run down while in the process of rolling over the date would'nt you cause damage to the changing mechanism by resetting it at that time? Just a thought.

26 June 2007, 02:58 PM	#28
The Mole "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area Watch: 116520 Posts: 256	My understanding is that most watch winders cause excessive wear on a watch because of constant winding (keeping the mainspring under constant tension). The better watch winders (the one that I know of is made by wolf but I'm sure there are more) have computer chips to regulate winding to seven hours bi-directionaly (clockwise and counterclockwise) and then remain dormant for seventeen hours to allow the mainspring to release partially. Anyone who ownes firearms will relate in that storing fully loaded magazines for extended periods causes the spring in the clip to lose tension and cause mis-feeds. :) __________________ The Mole "Time is inseparable from existence for us ... It enables the real world not simply to be, but to become." Prof. Albert Facquard Inaugural Conference of the 12th International Chronometer Congress, October 2004.

26 June 2007, 08:33 PM	#29
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	Welcome Mole

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