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tomchicago · 15 June 2010, 01:47 PM

got a wolf 2.7 winder today. fairly nice piece, but i'm concerned about the potential for the watch "cushion" holder to stretch the bracelet since it seems snug. but i recall the watches sit pretty snug in AD display case holders so wondering if this is a legit concern. anyone suggest a better alternative? ty

sakuraba · 15 June 2010, 04:01 PM

IMO the cushion won't harm the bracelet. What actually causes the stretching is the wear on the pins from friction, and not pressure from a foam padding or your wrist.

FWIW, I had the same concern with my Orbita and called them to ask about it. They sent me smaller pads, but assured me the larger ones won't hurt the watch.

Maybe you can ask Wolf for smaller pads.

Hope this helps.

Fearsome Puppy · 15 June 2010, 04:39 PM

I have a wolf winder and don't have a problem with bracelet strech, though I find with the heavier watches like my DSSD or PAMs that they sometimes with the cushion fall out of the socket which is a little irritating...

Rippin · 15 June 2010, 08:21 PM

I guess the 2.7 doesn't come with 2 sizes of cuffs? I know that the modular 4.0 winders come with 2 sizes of cuffs to accommodate smaller or larger wrists, but they aren't the snug fit cuffs that connects into the drum the prevents heavy watches from falling out.

zak98 · 16 June 2010, 12:10 AM

my module 3.0s came with 2 size pads. so i use the appropriate ones as i have a relatively small wrist at 7 3/8 or so. but i have had all the rolexes and a couple tag's on the winders in the safe for few years now, with no issue or noticeable stretch (even to my 16014 jubilee bracelet). so i would not worry too much about the foam bending the metal over time.

MortgageGuy · 16 June 2010, 01:42 AM

A fabric cushion can NOT stretch Satinless Steel or Gold

There are numerous threads on this issue, do an advanced search. You will be perfectly fine using the winder.

In order to put my watches on the winder cushion, I latch the band and slide it over the cushion as opposed to closing it on the cushion, give this a try and see if it is any easier... I have a Wolf too

tomchicago · 16 June 2010, 03:08 AM

fyi the 2.7 feels very made in china & not in a good way

tomchicago · 16 June 2010, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

A fabric cushion can NOT stretch Satinless Steel or Gold

There are numerous threads on this issue, do an advanced search. You will be perfectly fine using the winder.

In order to put my watches on the winder cushion, I latch the band and slide it over the cushion as opposed to closing it on the cushion, give this a try and see if it is any easier... I have a Wolf too

can u point me to the other threads i looked but didn't find :( ty

MortgageGuy · 16 June 2010, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tomchicago

can u point me to the other threads i looked but didn't find :( ty

http://************/showthread.php?t=10...hlight=stretch
http://************/showthread.php?t=10...hlight=stretch
http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=89782
http://************/showthread.php?t=10...hlight=stretch
http://************/showthread.php?t=96...hlight=stretch

Here are a few, there are literally hundreds of them... Did you do an advanced search and type in the word "stretch"?

:think ing: When I do I get 501 results...

tomchicago · 17 June 2010, 03:12 AM

Thanks mortge. The GMT is spinning on the 2.7. I think I like it! PS: how's mortgage funding these days?

MortgageGuy · 17 June 2010, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by tomchicago

Thanks mortge. The GMT is spinning on the 2.7. I think I like it! PS: how's mortgage funding these days?

No problem, the advanced search function is awesome!!! Just scroll the first few pages and you will find loads of links...

Mtg industry is booming despite what you hear from everyone... Good thing is lots of folks have gotten out...Mostly mortgage brokers... I am a lender so its a different ball game... Home values now, thats a whole different issue

Take care and enjoy your winder, you will love it

And seriously dont ever worry about any stretch, you will be just fine!

15 June 2010, 01:47 PM	#1
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	Wolf winder question got a wolf 2.7 winder today. fairly nice piece, but i'm concerned about the potential for the watch "cushion" holder to stretch the bracelet since it seems snug. but i recall the watches sit pretty snug in AD display case holders so wondering if this is a legit concern. anyone suggest a better alternative? ty

15 June 2010, 04:01 PM	#2
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	IMO the cushion won't harm the bracelet. What actually causes the stretching is the wear on the pins from friction, and not pressure from a foam padding or your wrist. FWIW, I had the same concern with my Orbita and called them to ask about it. They sent me smaller pads, but assured me the larger ones won't hurt the watch. Maybe you can ask Wolf for smaller pads. Hope this helps. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

15 June 2010, 04:39 PM	#3
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	I have a wolf winder and don't have a problem with bracelet strech, though I find with the heavier watches like my DSSD or PAMs that they sometimes with the cushion fall out of the socket which is a little irritating... __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

16 June 2010, 12:10 AM	#5
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	my module 3.0s came with 2 size pads. so i use the appropriate ones as i have a relatively small wrist at 7 3/8 or so. but i have had all the rolexes and a couple tag's on the winders in the safe for few years now, with no issue or noticeable stretch (even to my 16014 jubilee bracelet). so i would not worry too much about the foam bending the metal over time. __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

16 June 2010, 01:42 AM	#6
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	A fabric cushion can NOT stretch Satinless Steel or Gold There are numerous threads on this issue, do an advanced search. You will be perfectly fine using the winder. In order to put my watches on the winder cushion, I latch the band and slide it over the cushion as opposed to closing it on the cushion, give this a try and see if it is any easier... I have a Wolf too __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

15 June 2010, 08:21 PM	#4
Rippin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: PNW Watch: All of them Posts: 326	I guess the 2.7 doesn't come with 2 sizes of cuffs? I know that the modular 4.0 winders come with 2 sizes of cuffs to accommodate smaller or larger wrists, but they aren't the snug fit cuffs that connects into the drum the prevents heavy watches from falling out.

16 June 2010, 03:08 AM	#7
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	fyi the 2.7 feels very made in china & not in a good way

17 June 2010, 03:12 AM	#10
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	Thanks mortge. The GMT is spinning on the 2.7. I think I like it! PS: how's mortgage funding these days?

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