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18 May 2010, 08:06 PM
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Wearing watch only twice a week - do i need a winder?
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I wear my TT Sub C only two days out of the week. Should I be manually winding it every few days or can I just let it stop and set the time/date come the weekend? Or, do I need to buy a winder? Any input is appreciated. I have searched the forums and it seems people on here are split about winders. I'm just not sure if I will somehow damage the watch by letting it stop four times a month. Thanks! |
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18 May 2010, 08:44 PM
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The watch will be absolutely fine left to run down. If you're wearing it a couple of days a week anyway, then there'll be no problems with regards to lubricants - they'll still be moving about nicely. I'd keep hold of the couple of hundred pounds needed to buy a watch winder, especially for the sake of 30 seconds of setting up a watch every now and then
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18 May 2010, 08:48 PM
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I leave watches way longer than that...and I enjoy re-setting them when it's their turn to come out 
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18 May 2010, 09:00 PM
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No winder.........Don't waste your money.
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18 May 2010, 09:35 PM
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I have used a Orbita winder for the last 12 years and my serti Sub has never been serviced and keeps the same +3 a day now as it did new. The watch was either on my wrist or a winder. Do I think the winder is good for my Rolex?......Absolutely. Get a good winder. Whats another $300 for security and longevity of a $6k watch?
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18 May 2010, 09:38 PM
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Yes. You need a watch winder. Send it to me. I'll wear it 7 days a week and keep it wound for you.
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18 May 2010, 11:35 PM
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18 May 2010, 11:36 PM
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19 May 2010, 12:10 AM
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Being the resident cheap skate here...
Why not take a minute or so each day to wind her up? It'll allow you to appreciate the GMT even more and also save you money! |
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19 May 2010, 12:50 AM
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19 May 2010, 02:10 PM
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19 May 2010, 12:16 AM
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Need? No.
Does it make life easier when you rotate between several choices? Yes. For the convenience of it, I prefer the winder but from what I have learned (mostly on here) there is no damage by letting it run down between wrist visits. I just hate setting the watch after a few days...and, I often only realize it's not accurate or running when I am five minutes late for a meeting! lol -Pete
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19 May 2010, 03:11 AM
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I also bought a winder, never use it....
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19 May 2010, 03:34 AM
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Well again, I guess I am in the minority here, I use a winder and love it. Nothing crazy, It is a triple winder and ran about $500. I just like the idea of being able to grab the watch I want and go... Guess I am just lazy
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19 May 2010, 05:41 AM
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For me the issue is how can I have my watches stored securely in the safe and use a winder?? What do you guys do?
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19 May 2010, 06:09 AM
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There is an orbita I have seen that winds multiple watches and runs on a battery that is supposed to last 5 years... no plugs. I dont keep mine in a safe so not an issue for me.
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19 May 2010, 11:28 AM
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Most all good winders are built for long term safe storage. They have a backup battery that runs when you dont have ac power. Winders are far from a gimmick. They have been around for a long time and most all serious collectors use them. Some even have 30-50 built in winders that fill a entire wall for their collection. Watch winder is to a watch collector like a humidor to a cigar aficionado.
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19 May 2010, 12:22 PM
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19 May 2010, 09:01 AM
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Concur, you do not need a winder. I manual wind PAM every day and find it to be a nice ritual.
I do like my watchwinder; happily spinning away; however, it is only for convenience. Used to own a JLC Reveil that did not have a quick set date, now setting that was a pain. I have a 3/8" diameter hole in my safe that I was able to remove the 110V plug, fish line through, and reinstall plug. Had 110V outlet put in the closet specific for this purpose.
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19 May 2010, 09:22 AM
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Put the winder on your birthday wish list. Let someone else buy it for you since they probably won't "chip in" to your next Rolex fund.
I have a quad winder my wife got me for X-mas. I probably wouldn't have bought it for myself, but she never knows what to get me. She enjoyed giving it, I enjoyed receiving it, and my watches are always good to go! |
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19 May 2010, 09:52 AM
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How about the argument that it saves wear on the crown and stem if you just have it constantly running? Claptrap?
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19 May 2010, 10:05 AM
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just put it on your wrist every other day... it will work just fine.
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19 May 2010, 02:43 PM
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The real question or response should be....Why are you only wearing the watch for two days a week?!?!?!
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19 May 2010, 06:00 PM
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Thanks everyone for all the replies
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19 May 2010, 04:43 PM
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no winders. that would be boring. and winding once a week is no problem. i think you can even go once every 6 months but that wouldnt be advisable
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19 May 2010, 04:49 PM
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yeh i wear mines only a couple of times a week as well...
the rest of the time theyre on my "winder"...  by the way i am kidding! lol
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20 May 2010, 12:48 AM
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20 May 2010, 05:36 AM
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I had a couple back in the day with a Newmark mixer. Oh, love the watches!
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4 September 2010, 07:30 AM
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19 May 2010, 08:16 PM
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Perhaps the real question would be.....
Why on earth are you only wearing your watch only twice a week?  
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