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meckert · 4 August 2011, 09:06 AM

Now that I'm splitting time between my LV and my 16613, I'm finding that it's difficult to keep both fully wound all the time. So, the watchwinder is a perfect solution.

I'd like to ask the gurus here if they have experience with the Steinhausen Executive single watch winder. See link:

http://www.steinhausenonline.com/ste...ood-sm483.html

Does anyone have experience or opinions? Your input is appreciated!

jay_man2 · 4 August 2011, 09:25 AM

Can't comment on that one, but I have a Brookstone quad winder that I got on Amazon that works well, and was inexpensive, relatively speaking.

gargamel647 · 4 August 2011, 09:35 AM

Everytime I buy another watch, my dealer just gives me a bigger winder.

meckert · 4 August 2011, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by gargamel647

Everytime I buy another watch, my dealer just gives me a bigger winder.

Like expanding parking lots for a larger collection of cars! Nice!

dddrees · 4 August 2011, 10:19 AM

Actually the best winder is your wrist. In actuality if not being worn it wont hurt the watch one bit to give it a rest. In fact it might be better because then there will be less wear on the movementl. The winder really isn't that necessary for watches such as a Rolex watch which doesn't have a lot of complications and require a number of things to be done to set them up before wearing.

jay_man2 · 4 August 2011, 10:27 AM

We'll never settle the debate. Some use winders, some don't.

meckert · 4 August 2011, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Actually the best winder is your wrist. In actuality if not being worn it wont hurt the watch one bit to give it a rest. In fact it might be better because then there will be less wear on the movementl. The winder really isn't that necessary for watches such as a Rolex watch which doesn't have a lot of complications and require a number of things to be done to set them up before wearing.

I get it. But how do you keep multiple watches wound while you're trying to even out their wear-time? My Subs keep stopping on me as I try to even out their wear time.

dddrees · 4 August 2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by meckert

I get it. But how do you keep multiple watches wound while you're trying to even out their wear-time? My Subs keep stopping on me as I try to even out their wear time.

I don't worry about it. Before putting on a different watch which I do almost daily and sometimes twice a day, I just take a little time to set and wind the next watch. It doesn't take that much time really.

In fact for me its kind of fun. I'm a WIS after all.

RJC · 4 August 2011, 01:45 PM

I have a Rapport winder and love it. They double as an excellent display case too, so you can have a quick look at 'where all your money goes' each time you pass!

Beats hiding them away in boxes, safes or socks!!

MortgageGuy · 4 August 2011, 01:49 PM

Love my winder too... Just something inexpensive that I picked up from an AD, it is a triple winder and was about $400

ExpII · 4 August 2011, 07:00 PM

Whenever I read one of these threads I laugh when I see the 'you'll wear out the movement' comments. People go on and on about how tough a Rolex is built but you're worried about an auto winder for a few hours a day? Come on people, give it up.

dddrees · 4 August 2011, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ExpII

Whenever I read one of these threads I laugh when I see the 'you'll wear out the movement' comments. People go on and on about how tough a Rolex is built but you're worried about an auto winder for a few hours a day? Come on people, give it up.

It's not that a Rolex can't take it, it just that a winder for a watch with very little complications is hardly worth it.

Rockrolex · 4 August 2011, 10:28 PM

I'm from the winder school. I have at least 9 automatics, all of which have one or more complications. It's bad enough I have to reset the date every other month. To have to do it each time I wear one of my watches would be a real pain in the butt.

This is my most complicated watch. I hate to tell you how long it takes to reset it when it stops - which is why I try never to let it run down.

This one gets 90% of my wrist time.

All of my other watches have at least a date complication. Most have a GMT function and/or a day-date function.

cferrel · 5 August 2011, 12:18 AM

I got my winder free from my AD. Plus they clean and polish it for free for life is kinda cool.

watchdaddy1 · 5 August 2011, 12:27 AM

winders are not a necessity but they r fun to have (an extension of WIS).aS YOU CAN TELL i LOVE EM

cferrel · 5 August 2011, 01:42 AM

I hope you have insurance! Nice collection though.

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Originally Posted by watchdaddy1

winders are not a necessity but they r fun to have (an extension of WIS).aS YOU CAN TELL i LOVE EM

SLRdude · 5 August 2011, 02:46 AM

I use a winder simply because I want to be able to grab and go, without having to reset the time.

robertgrom · 5 August 2011, 02:56 AM

Very smart.

rr-nyc · 5 August 2011, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

It's not that a Rolex can't take it, it just that a winder for a watch with very little complications is hardly worth it.

...And many people think money people pay for a Rolex is hardly worth it. Does that mean we shouldn't buy Rolexes?

eric23 · 5 August 2011, 04:08 AM

I just got a few winders and I love them, they look nice and make it easy to grab a watch and go.

rr-nyc · 5 August 2011, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by slrdude

i use a winder simply because i want to be able to grab and go, without having to reset the time.

+1

lindstd · 6 August 2011, 03:58 AM

Purchased one, but I really haven't utilized it.

4 August 2011, 09:06 AM	#1
meckert "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Atlanta Watch: es too much TV. Posts: 84	Just bought a watch winder... Now that I'm splitting time between my LV and my 16613, I'm finding that it's difficult to keep both fully wound all the time. So, the watchwinder is a perfect solution. I'd like to ask the gurus here if they have experience with the Steinhausen Executive single watch winder. See link: http://www.steinhausenonline.com/ste...ood-sm483.html Does anyone have experience or opinions? Your input is appreciated!

4 August 2011, 10:19 AM	#5
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Actually the best winder is your wrist. In actuality if not being worn it wont hurt the watch one bit to give it a rest. In fact it might be better because then there will be less wear on the movementl. The winder really isn't that necessary for watches such as a Rolex watch which doesn't have a lot of complications and require a number of things to be done to set them up before wearing. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

4 August 2011, 01:45 PM	#9
RJC "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire, UK Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,125	I have a Rapport winder and love it. They double as an excellent display case too, so you can have a quick look at 'where all your money goes' each time you pass! Beats hiding them away in boxes, safes or socks!! __________________ Current - DSSD 116660 - Sea-Dweller 126600

4 August 2011, 01:49 PM	#10
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Love my winder too... Just something inexpensive that I picked up from an AD, it is a triple winder and was about $400 __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

4 August 2011, 10:28 PM	#13
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,578	I'm from the winder school. I have at least 9 automatics, all of which have one or more complications. It's bad enough I have to reset the date every other month. To have to do it each time I wear one of my watches would be a real pain in the butt. This is my most complicated watch. I hate to tell you how long it takes to reset it when it stops - which is why I try never to let it run down. This one gets 90% of my wrist time. All of my other watches have at least a date complication. Most have a GMT function and/or a day-date function. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

4 August 2011, 09:25 AM	#2
jay_man2 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jay Location: Northern Virginia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,490	Can't comment on that one, but I have a Brookstone quad winder that I got on Amazon that works well, and was inexpensive, relatively speaking.

4 August 2011, 09:35 AM	#3
gargamel647 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Vincent Location: Las Vegas Watch: Ho Posts: 679	Everytime I buy another watch, my dealer just gives me a bigger winder.

4 August 2011, 10:27 AM	#6
jay_man2 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jay Location: Northern Virginia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,490	We'll never settle the debate. Some use winders, some don't.

4 August 2011, 07:00 PM	#11
ExpII Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: chris Location: Boston, MA Watch: Milgauss, PAM 359 Posts: 390	Whenever I read one of these threads I laugh when I see the 'you'll wear out the movement' comments. People go on and on about how tough a Rolex is built but you're worried about an auto winder for a few hours a day? Come on people, give it up.

5 August 2011, 12:18 AM	#14
cferrel "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: texas Watch: Explorer Posts: 101	I got my winder free from my AD. Plus they clean and polish it for free for life is kinda cool.

5 August 2011, 12:27 AM	#15
watchdaddy1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: William Location: Az Watch: strap whore Posts: 1,194	winders are not a necessity but they r fun to have (an extension of WIS).aS YOU CAN TELL i LOVE EM

5 August 2011, 02:46 AM	#17
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	I use a winder simply because I want to be able to grab and go, without having to reset the time. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

5 August 2011, 02:56 AM	#18
robertgrom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Robert Location: USA, California Watch: Sub 116610 Posts: 240	Very smart.

5 August 2011, 04:08 AM	#20
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I just got a few winders and I love them, they look nice and make it easy to grab a watch and go.

6 August 2011, 03:58 AM	#22
lindstd "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 233	Purchased one, but I really haven't utilized it.

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