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nyyankees · 22 November 2010, 12:01 PM

I know I've seen it discussed before but for those of you who have 3 or more watches how do you rotate them? I'm trying to decide if I should spend cash on a 3 or 4 watch winder or keep just handwinding when I pick the one I'm going to wear. Maybe I should just rotate by week or even month. I'm curious what you guys do and how often you change up what your wearing and whether or not you use a winder to keep them ready to go.

BarkMaster · 22 November 2010, 12:30 PM

How do you rotate your multiple watches?

With multiple watch winders.

Sorry - couldn't resist.

Damage Inc. · 22 November 2010, 12:32 PM

Weekly- don't own a winder (yet).
Only one that's a hassle is the 1675...but it's worth it.

thomas311 · 22 November 2010, 12:45 PM

depends on how im feeling that day, what i want to wear on my wrist.

also what ill be doing and how im dressed. not all my watches get in every month, id say about 3...maybe that 4th one. occasionally.

Z-Dweller · 22 November 2010, 12:53 PM

I have a couple watch winders. When I'm ready to change the watch I'm wearing (at least daily!), I look at the watches and which ever one catches my eye, or turns, I'll put it on. I may choose a particular watch for a special occasion or if I want to show someone a particular watch. Otherwise, pretty random.

nauticajoe · 22 November 2010, 12:53 PM

Daily rotation; using both Wolf & Orbita winders.

HL65 · 22 November 2010, 12:58 PM

Keep one out at a time. Most in safe....Rotate them out each few weeks or when I feel like it. Most sit in watch coffins--little plastic boxes in safe when not out. One exception--annual calendar sits on winder. All depends on mood though!!

Rags · 22 November 2010, 01:05 PM

I try to rotate them daily. But that doesn't always work out as I find my blue Tag aquaracer gets alot of wrist time. Now the Datejust will probably take over.

TSW · 22 November 2010, 01:10 PM

Depend if i'm working or not as my Sub date is my work watch.
Haven't got myself a winder yet but i'm sure i will in the future!

Andad · 22 November 2010, 01:15 PM

Choosing, winding and setting is all part of the wissy stuff IMO.

Except for my '71 DJ.

dalip · 22 November 2010, 01:34 PM

Completely random. I do not have a winder. All based on mood + what I'm doing and wearing that day. Sometimes I put on and take off 3 or 4 watches before I decide. Other times I force myself to keep wearing the same watch as I discover new things about it through prolonged wearing. But craziness can hit and I get tools out... Then we're into insert changes, bracelet to NATO to leather.... Love winding and re- setting. All part of the madness!!!!!!

VetteBandit · 22 November 2010, 01:36 PM

Depends on my dress, which I feel like and what I'm doing, but the gmt always on travel and the limited rose gold speed master prof only once or twice a year.

RolexPete32 · 22 November 2010, 01:37 PM

I don't use a winder. No need really just wind it yourself unless you are ok with spending more money. If you work the watches non stop on a winder they will need service more so then if you let them wind down and have a break.

David Woo · 22 November 2010, 01:39 PM

The watches usually sit in the safe, on sunday night I pick 3 or 4 to wear the following week, then I set the time and wind them. Then pick one each morning.
I pick one of the beaters for the weekend, then sunday rolls around and I chose another 3 or 4 for the next week. After a few weeks they all get worn.
DW

cr6man · 22 November 2010, 01:43 PM

Like most...depends on my mood and what I'm wearing...I have four Rolex watches...on an Orbita winder...pick one from the 'ol safe every morning.

Dilemma · 22 November 2010, 01:59 PM

Two Rolex watches. I wear one for two weeks, then the other for two weeks. The 14060 is easier to reset since it has no date function.

My AD commented to me last week "I see a lot of these watches day in and day out. Yours and one other guy that comes in here are the only two that are ever set correctly to GMT time"

Salesmen; He knows I want a Daytona,,,

fc3s2k · 22 November 2010, 02:10 PM

now that I have 3 watches, its a little easy Exp II for work, SUB C when going out with my family, dinner, mall, etc. Panerai 177 week ends and formal wear.

p.s. I notice that the newly acquired SUB C gets alot of wrist time and the PAM sits in the safe.

buz-lh · 22 November 2010, 08:48 PM

I actually enjoy the firing up process when changing watches except for the Tudor Date+Day which is a bit of a pita.

dddrees · 22 November 2010, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomas311

depends on how im feeling that day, what i want to wear on my wrist.

Also what ill be doing and how im dressed. Not all my watches get in every month, id say about 3...maybe that 4th one. Occasionally.

x2

aleiberman · 23 November 2010, 01:30 AM

I have a watch winder but don't even turn it on. It has become plain old watch case. I just let them run down when i'm not wearing them. Give them a break, like someone else said, and less service.

Dan Pierce · 23 November 2010, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Choosing, winding and setting is all part of the wissy stuff IMO.

Except for my '71 DJ.

Agreed, Eddie. My 1970 Tudor DD is the same. It does add to the vintage charm though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

Completely random. I do not have a winder. All based on mood + what I'm doing and wearing that day. Sometimes I put on and take off 3 or 4 watches before I decide. Other times I force myself to keep wearing the same watch as I discover new things about it through prolonged wearing. But craziness can hit and I get tools out... Then we're into insert changes, bracelet to NATO to leather.... Love winding and re- setting. All part of the madness!!!!!!

Same here, pure maddness!

dP

GradyPhilpott · 23 November 2010, 02:05 AM

I usually wear one for a few day and the other for a few days and sometimes, like now, I wear both, one on each wrist.

I like doing that, but only when I'm wearing sleeves long enough to cover both.

It gives them both a work out.

TopNotchChach · 23 November 2010, 02:22 AM

wearing my sub c everyday. i have to dust g-shocks from time to time. :)

sea-dweller · 23 November 2010, 03:41 AM

I have 3 in rotation and keep the 2 I am not wearing in a Orbita watch winder. The other 3 I have, are in storage.

I change the rotation about every 5-6 weeks or so.

ersnyder · 23 November 2010, 03:51 AM

Dress and mood are the key determiners which watch gets the wrist time. Never use winders, always wind and set the date on rotation.

Chipmunk · 23 November 2010, 04:00 AM

Depend on the mood and occasion. 1-2 watches/week usually.

Dr. Robert · 23 November 2010, 04:03 AM

I usually wear 2 watches per day (not at the same time!

), that way they all get some love & wrist time.

oo7 · 23 November 2010, 04:04 AM

In the summer I wear a lighter watch (14060M w/ skunk band or Chopard GT XL on rubber) while in the winter I'll wear my SD 16600 or even my SMP quartz if I'm at the pool or traveling south.

22 November 2010, 12:01 PM	#1
nyyankees "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southeastern PA Watch: 1216610 Posts: 2,131	How do you rotate your multiple watches? I know I've seen it discussed before but for those of you who have 3 or more watches how do you rotate them? I'm trying to decide if I should spend cash on a 3 or 4 watch winder or keep just handwinding when I pick the one I'm going to wear. Maybe I should just rotate by week or even month. I'm curious what you guys do and how often you change up what your wearing and whether or not you use a winder to keep them ready to go.

22 November 2010, 12:30 PM	#2
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	How do you rotate your multiple watches? With multiple watch winders. Sorry - couldn't resist. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

22 November 2010, 12:32 PM	#3
Damage Inc. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Vic Location: Colorado, USA Watch: Mechanical!! Posts: 807	Weekly- don't own a winder (yet). Only one that's a hassle is the 1675...but it's worth it. __________________ "Science tastes like vomit." Kari "Mythbusters hottie" Byron Z-serial GMT IIc 2.92M serial 1675 Pepsi V-serial 16610LV

22 November 2010, 12:45 PM	#4
thomas311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NorCal Watch: SD/LV Posts: 216	depends on how im feeling that day, what i want to wear on my wrist. also what ill be doing and how im dressed. not all my watches get in every month, id say about 3...maybe that 4th one. occasionally. __________________ using no way as way having no limitation as limitation

22 November 2010, 12:53 PM	#5
Z-Dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Bill Location: In my man-cave Watch: All my children. Posts: 359	I have a couple watch winders. When I'm ready to change the watch I'm wearing (at least daily!), I look at the watches and which ever one catches my eye, or turns, I'll put it on. I may choose a particular watch for a special occasion or if I want to show someone a particular watch. Otherwise, pretty random. __________________ A Lange & Sohne, IWC, Jaeger-Le-Coultre, Officine Panerai, Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Breitling, Hamilton, Laco.

22 November 2010, 12:53 PM	#6
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Daily rotation; using both Wolf & Orbita winders.

22 November 2010, 12:58 PM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Keep one out at a time. Most in safe....Rotate them out each few weeks or when I feel like it. Most sit in watch coffins--little plastic boxes in safe when not out. One exception--annual calendar sits on winder. All depends on mood though!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

22 November 2010, 01:05 PM	#8
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	I try to rotate them daily. But that doesn't always work out as I find my blue Tag aquaracer gets alot of wrist time. Now the Datejust will probably take over. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

22 November 2010, 01:10 PM	#9
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Depend if i'm working or not as my Sub date is my work watch. Haven't got myself a winder yet but i'm sure i will in the future! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

22 November 2010, 01:15 PM	#10
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Choosing, winding and setting is all part of the wissy stuff IMO. Except for my '71 DJ. __________________ E

22 November 2010, 01:34 PM	#11
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Completely random. I do not have a winder. All based on mood + what I'm doing and wearing that day. Sometimes I put on and take off 3 or 4 watches before I decide. Other times I force myself to keep wearing the same watch as I discover new things about it through prolonged wearing. But craziness can hit and I get tools out... Then we're into insert changes, bracelet to NATO to leather.... Love winding and re- setting. All part of the madness!!!!!! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

22 November 2010, 01:36 PM	#12
VetteBandit "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: JP Location: USA Watch: All of them! Posts: 917	Depends on my dress, which I feel like and what I'm doing, but the gmt always on travel and the limited rose gold speed master prof only once or twice a year. __________________ ********************************* "Eveyone has a plan until they get punched in the face." Instagram: @30threejosh

22 November 2010, 01:37 PM	#13
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	I don't use a winder. No need really just wind it yourself unless you are ok with spending more money. If you work the watches non stop on a winder they will need service more so then if you let them wind down and have a break.

22 November 2010, 01:39 PM	#14
David Woo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: southern Calif Posts: 632	The watches usually sit in the safe, on sunday night I pick 3 or 4 to wear the following week, then I set the time and wind them. Then pick one each morning. I pick one of the beaters for the weekend, then sunday rolls around and I chose another 3 or 4 for the next week. After a few weeks they all get worn. DW

22 November 2010, 01:43 PM	#15
cr6man Banned Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: harry Location: left coast Watch: mickey mouse Posts: 490	Like most...depends on my mood and what I'm wearing...I have four Rolex watches...on an Orbita winder...pick one from the 'ol safe every morning.

22 November 2010, 01:59 PM	#16
Dilemma "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,170	Two Rolex watches. I wear one for two weeks, then the other for two weeks. The 14060 is easier to reset since it has no date function. My AD commented to me last week "I see a lot of these watches day in and day out. Yours and one other guy that comes in here are the only two that are ever set correctly to GMT time" Salesmen; He knows I want a Daytona,,,

22 November 2010, 02:10 PM	#17
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	now that I have 3 watches, its a little easy Exp II for work, SUB C when going out with my family, dinner, mall, etc. Panerai 177 week ends and formal wear. p.s. I notice that the newly acquired SUB C gets alot of wrist time and the PAM sits in the safe. __________________

22 November 2010, 08:48 PM	#18
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	I actually enjoy the firing up process when changing watches except for the Tudor Date+Day which is a bit of a pita. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

23 November 2010, 01:30 AM	#20
aleiberman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: MA Watch: Rolex Posts: 501	I have a watch winder but don't even turn it on. It has become plain old watch case. I just let them run down when i'm not wearing them. Give them a break, like someone else said, and less service.

23 November 2010, 02:05 AM	#22
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I usually wear one for a few day and the other for a few days and sometimes, like now, I wear both, one on each wrist. I like doing that, but only when I'm wearing sleeves long enough to cover both. It gives them both a work out. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

23 November 2010, 02:22 AM	#23
TopNotchChach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Near the Ocean! Watch: 116610 Posts: 1,306	wearing my sub c everyday. i have to dust g-shocks from time to time. :)

23 November 2010, 03:41 AM	#24
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I have 3 in rotation and keep the 2 I am not wearing in a Orbita watch winder. The other 3 I have, are in storage. I change the rotation about every 5-6 weeks or so. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

23 November 2010, 03:51 AM	#25
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Dress and mood are the key determiners which watch gets the wrist time. Never use winders, always wind and set the date on rotation.

23 November 2010, 04:00 AM	#26
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Depend on the mood and occasion. 1-2 watches/week usually. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

23 November 2010, 04:03 AM	#27
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,282	I usually wear 2 watches per day (not at the same time!), that way they all get some love & wrist time. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

23 November 2010, 04:04 AM	#28
oo7 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Julius Location: Toronto CANADA Posts: 217	In the summer I wear a lighter watch (14060M w/ skunk band or Chopard GT XL on rubber) while in the winter I'll wear my SD 16600 or even my SMP quartz if I'm at the pool or traveling south.

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