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ahms · 12 April 2011, 05:04 AM

hello forum! i am a new member, joined just to learn more about the world of watches so that i can be better informed before getting my hubby his 40th birthday present. so here it goes, he wants a winder. he has a rolex yatch master chronometer; a paneria (i dont know what type) and an old fashioned omega. i am leaning toward an Orbita Sierra 3. it seems to have all the required turns, bi-directional requirements and a good look/price. but there is someone in the family pushing me toward an underwood. everything i read out there says Orbita is the way to go. i see nothing on the merits of the underwood. thoughts???? thanks.

RedwinGV · 12 April 2011, 12:03 PM

I can't help you with the Underwood, but Orbita is a fine product and they stand behind it.
I also read that the Brookstone one (I don't know who supplies them) was pretty good for the price and function.

Full disclosure: I own an Orbita, Tesla.

mjm800 · 12 April 2011, 12:16 PM

I use Wolf winders.

Orbita's are quite good from what I understand, never heard of Underwood, and yes brookstone makes a great affordable winder.

MortgageGuy · 12 April 2011, 12:21 PM

I hear nothing but amazing things about Orbita. The only thing stopping me is the $$$ they want for one. I bought a triple winder for about $400 and could not be happier

I would rather take the additional $$$ from the winder purchase and get another watch

SLS · 12 April 2011, 12:22 PM

You can not go wrong with an Orbita. Maybe get a double winder and a nice watch box. I would never put my vintage watches on a winder.
Scott

johnny80s · 12 April 2011, 01:03 PM

Cannot say enough good things about my Orbita. Delt with Sabrina right from the factory and she was fantastic.

Z-Dweller · 12 April 2011, 01:06 PM

Brookstone for economy. Rotolution for great functionality and looks.

Medtech · 12 April 2011, 01:59 PM

Just buy a hula-hoop.

Lion · 12 April 2011, 11:02 PM

I'd say go with the Orbita as they are well made!!!

enronforme · 13 April 2011, 08:26 AM

Check out the for sale section here- I know Wolfgang has a 3 watch orbita winder that might fit the bill.Good luck.
Bob

GO CANES!

12 April 2011, 05:04 AM	#1
ahms "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: brooklyn Posts: 1	to watchwinder or not to, that is the question hello forum! i am a new member, joined just to learn more about the world of watches so that i can be better informed before getting my hubby his 40th birthday present. so here it goes, he wants a winder. he has a rolex yatch master chronometer; a paneria (i dont know what type) and an old fashioned omega. i am leaning toward an Orbita Sierra 3. it seems to have all the required turns, bi-directional requirements and a good look/price. but there is someone in the family pushing me toward an underwood. everything i read out there says Orbita is the way to go. i see nothing on the merits of the underwood. thoughts???? thanks.

12 April 2011, 12:03 PM	#2
RedwinGV "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Northville, MI,US Watch: Smstr 600m BigBlue Posts: 412	I can't help you with the Underwood, but Orbita is a fine product and they stand behind it. I also read that the Brookstone one (I don't know who supplies them) was pretty good for the price and function. Full disclosure: I own an Orbita, Tesla. __________________ RedwinGV

12 April 2011, 12:16 PM	#3
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	I use Wolf winders. Orbita's are quite good from what I understand, never heard of Underwood, and yes brookstone makes a great affordable winder. __________________

12 April 2011, 12:21 PM	#4
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I hear nothing but amazing things about Orbita. The only thing stopping me is the $$$ they want for one. I bought a triple winder for about $400 and could not be happier I would rather take the additional $$$ from the winder purchase and get another watch __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

12 April 2011, 12:22 PM	#5
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	You can not go wrong with an Orbita. Maybe get a double winder and a nice watch box. I would never put my vintage watches on a winder. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

12 April 2011, 01:03 PM	#6
johnny80s "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: John Location: Chicago Posts: 499	Cannot say enough good things about my Orbita. Delt with Sabrina right from the factory and she was fantastic.

12 April 2011, 01:06 PM	#7
Z-Dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Bill Location: In my man-cave Watch: All my children. Posts: 359	Brookstone for economy. Rotolution for great functionality and looks. __________________ A Lange & Sohne, IWC, Jaeger-Le-Coultre, Officine Panerai, Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Breitling, Hamilton, Laco.

12 April 2011, 01:59 PM	#8
Medtech Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: West-siide! Watch: it buddy! Posts: 334	Just buy a hula-hoop.

12 April 2011, 11:02 PM	#9
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I'd say go with the Orbita as they are well made!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

13 April 2011, 08:26 AM	#10
enronforme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: bob j Location: toledo, usa Watch: Love 'em all Posts: 525	Check out the for sale section here- I know Wolfgang has a 3 watch orbita winder that might fit the bill.Good luck. Bob GO CANES! __________________ 16610 Sub Date; 16570 Explorer ll (polar); GO Sport Evo; GP Seahawk ll; Tudor Hydronaut ll; Oris F1 Williams Chrono...

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