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Old 18 May 2010, 08:06 PM   #1
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Icon5 Wearing watch only twice a week - do i need a winder?

Hello,

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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Old 18 May 2010, 08:44 PM   #2
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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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Old 18 May 2010, 08:48 PM   #3
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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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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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Old 18 May 2010, 09:00 PM   #4
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No winder.........Don't waste your money.
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Old 18 May 2010, 09:35 PM   #5
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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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Old 18 May 2010, 09:38 PM   #6
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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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Old 18 May 2010, 11:35 PM   #7
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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
Yep, let 'em stop.
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Old 18 May 2010, 11:36 PM   #8
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Yep, let 'em stop.
I bet that Daytona hasn't stopped Buddy
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Old 19 May 2010, 12:10 AM   #9
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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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Old 19 May 2010, 12:50 AM   #10
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I bet that Daytona hasn't stopped Buddy
Well, um.... er, uhh, what was the question?
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Old 19 May 2010, 02:10 PM   #11
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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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Old 19 May 2010, 12:16 AM   #12
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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

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Old 19 May 2010, 03:11 AM   #13
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I also bought a winder, never use it....
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Old 19 May 2010, 03:34 AM   #14
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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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Old 19 May 2010, 05:41 AM   #15
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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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Old 19 May 2010, 06:09 AM   #16
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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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Old 19 May 2010, 11:28 AM   #17
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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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Old 19 May 2010, 12:22 PM   #18
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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?
My Orbitas fit nicely in my safe. Both are battery operated, and with regular alkaline I usually replace every 6-8 months.
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Old 19 May 2010, 09:01 AM   #19
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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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Old 19 May 2010, 09:22 AM   #20
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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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Old 19 May 2010, 09:52 AM   #21
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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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Old 19 May 2010, 10:05 AM   #22
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just put it on your wrist every other day... it will work just fine.
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Old 19 May 2010, 02:43 PM   #23
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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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Old 19 May 2010, 06:00 PM   #24
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The real question or response should be....Why are you only wearing the watch for two days a week?!?!?!
It's my weekend watch, that way it stays special ;)
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Old 19 May 2010, 04:43 PM   #25
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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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Old 19 May 2010, 04:49 PM   #26
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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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Old 20 May 2010, 12:48 AM   #27
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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
Which TPD setting is it on, Harvey?
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Old 20 May 2010, 05:36 AM   #28
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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
Wow....Tech 1200!

I had a couple back in the day with a Newmark mixer.

Oh, love the watches!
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Old 4 September 2010, 07:30 AM   #29
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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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Old 19 May 2010, 08:16 PM   #30
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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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