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statsman · 14 December 2019, 04:42 AM

Well, it has come to this- I think I need a watch winder. I have a couple of vintage automatics, plus a Seiko Kinetic that needs to be kept charged. I probably at least need a four watch winder.

I’m a tightwad.

Pros and cons of battery vs. plug in?

What do you recommend?

Thanks!

royerlich · 14 December 2019, 04:55 AM

Got this for about 100$ in amazon. Winds 4 watches plus 6 spots. Plug in is ok (i put it in a spot you cant see the cable. Of course with battery you can put it in a safe

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JodyHighroller · 14 December 2019, 04:59 AM

Be careful with the cheaper winders as they can magnetize your watch due to insufficient shielding.

Tony64 · 14 December 2019, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JodyHighroller

Be careful with the cheaper winders as they can magnetize your watch due to insufficient shielding.

Excellent advice

Advantages of battery? Portability (doesn't need to be near an outlet), not impacted by power outage, convenient for travel, and more easily stored in a safe if that's a consideration.

Advantages of power cord? Maybe an issue with greater power consumption when using a quad winder that favors corded over battery? Not sure. Don't have any personal experience.

beshannon · 14 December 2019, 05:27 AM

I believe Seiko Kinetics need their own winder so you will need two types if you must keep all your watches wound all the time

statsman · 14 December 2019, 05:41 AM

Thanks for the tips. I didn’t know that about the Seiko. I have a 2005 Big XII championship game Seiko Kinetic, and I really value it, but don’t wear it regularly at all. Evidently the capacitor lasts a lot longer if worn regularly. My old automatics- a Tudor Prince, a vintage Hamilton and my regular wearer (1016). It would be best for them to stay wound, I think.

Tony64 · 14 December 2019, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony64

Excellent advice

Advantages of battery? Portability (doesn't need to be near an outlet), not impacted by power outage, convenient for travel, and more easily stored in a safe if that's a consideration.

Advantages of power cord? Maybe an issue with greater power consumption when using a quad winder that favors corded over battery? Not sure. Don't have any personal experience.

Edit: forgot to mention that many/most(?) battery powered winders also have a power cord so you have both capability

droptopman · 14 December 2019, 07:50 AM

Look for a good deal on a wolf 4 winder. You can get them half price sometimes. Jomashop runs deals all the time. Most have cord or battery so you can choose.

Bigblu10 · 14 December 2019, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by statsman

Well, it has come to this- I think I need a watch winder. I have a couple of vintage automatics, plus a Seiko Kinetic that needs to be kept charged. I probably at least need a four watch winder.

I’m a tightwad.

Pros and cons of battery vs. plug in?

What do you recommend?

Thanks!

Go with a Wolf 4 winder model. Pick one. Very good value for the money. They can run on battery power or AC cord. You will need to price shop for the best deal. Perhaps there are specials now for the holiday season.

EEpro · 14 December 2019, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by statsman

Well, it has come to this- I think I need a watch winder. I have a couple of vintage automatics, plus a Seiko Kinetic that needs to be kept charged. I probably at least need a four watch winder.

I’m a tightwad.

Pros and cons of battery vs. plug in?

What do you recommend?

Thanks!

Not all winders will work with your kinetic just FYI.

enjoythemusic · 14 December 2019, 10:39 PM

Battery versus plug in. Hmm...

keithl · 15 December 2019, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JodyHighroller

Be careful with the cheaper winders as they can magnetize your watch due to insufficient shielding.

Exactly!

Johndong888 · 15 December 2019, 02:49 AM

just the standard plug-in wolf winders in the closet. I'm really anal when it comes to setting the clock so I rather just not have to do it.

PS. I can't imagine the battery ones lasting long.

Josh1000 · 15 December 2019, 04:09 AM

Wolf are great. If you use a safe then battery., more money is buben and zorweg

Lex_Ordo · 16 December 2019, 06:29 AM

I used Wolf for a couple of years. I like the battery function, but was very disappointed on the battery life. Seemed every month I was replacing 2 AA batts.

I bought a Heiden 2 watch winder that takes 2 D Batts, and am very happy with the display, and the battery life.
Batts have lasted 4 months and still had juice left when I swapped for new ones.

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GJ5323 · 16 December 2019, 07:09 AM

Great suggestion for the Heiden. Thanks!

Lex_Ordo · 16 December 2019, 07:23 AM

I need to clarify... I had Two Wolf Single winders that each took 2 AA batts. The watches didn't display great as the window was small, and the watch pillow was sunk deep into the box.

The Heiden takes four D Batts. Two for each winder which are set independently, and as you can see there is a lot of window display.

Relatively inexpensive.

I also had Orbita, many years ago.
I still stand behind the Heiden.

HTH

Josh1000 · 19 December 2019, 10:55 PM

Wolf battery life really poor. U have to use the swisskubik, buben etc where u will get 2 years at least

mstnpete · 22 December 2019, 03:31 AM

Purchased this 4 winder with 6 watch holder from Amazon at a very decent cost.

It has been a good winder for my needs and I have had it for 4 years and still going strong. It has a lock as well. Less than $ 100.00

Cheers.

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Bigblu10 · 23 December 2019, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Battery versus plug in. Hmm...

If storing the winder in a safe where there is no power cord access, battery power is necessary.

14 December 2019, 04:42 AM	#1
statsman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 394	Watch Winders? Please Educate Me Well, it has come to this- I think I need a watch winder. I have a couple of vintage automatics, plus a Seiko Kinetic that needs to be kept charged. I probably at least need a four watch winder. I’m a tightwad. Pros and cons of battery vs. plug in? What do you recommend? Thanks!

14 December 2019, 05:27 AM	#5
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14 December 2019, 07:50 AM	#8
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Look for a good deal on a wolf 4 winder. You can get them half price sometimes. Jomashop runs deals all the time. Most have cord or battery so you can choose. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

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14 December 2019, 04:55 AM	#2
royerlich "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: israel Posts: 224	Got this for about 100$ in amazon. Winds 4 watches plus 6 spots. Plug in is ok (i put it in a spot you cant see the cable. Of course with battery you can put it in a safe Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

14 December 2019, 04:59 AM	#3
JodyHighroller Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 2,149	Be careful with the cheaper winders as they can magnetize your watch due to insufficient shielding.

14 December 2019, 05:41 AM	#6
statsman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 394	Thanks for the tips. I didn’t know that about the Seiko. I have a 2005 Big XII championship game Seiko Kinetic, and I really value it, but don’t wear it regularly at all. Evidently the capacitor lasts a lot longer if worn regularly. My old automatics- a Tudor Prince, a vintage Hamilton and my regular wearer (1016). It would be best for them to stay wound, I think.

15 December 2019, 02:49 AM	#13
Johndong888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: John Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Watch: PAM 372 Posts: 500	just the standard plug-in wolf winders in the closet. I'm really anal when it comes to setting the clock so I rather just not have to do it. PS. I can't imagine the battery ones lasting long.

16 December 2019, 06:29 AM	#15
Lex_Ordo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NY, USA Posts: 298	I used Wolf for a couple of years. I like the battery function, but was very disappointed on the battery life. Seemed every month I was replacing 2 AA batts. I bought a Heiden 2 watch winder that takes 2 D Batts, and am very happy with the display, and the battery life. Batts have lasted 4 months and still had juice left when I swapped for new ones. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

16 December 2019, 07:09 AM	#16
GJ5323 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 6	Great suggestion for the Heiden. Thanks!

16 December 2019, 07:23 AM	#17
Lex_Ordo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NY, USA Posts: 298	I need to clarify... I had Two Wolf Single winders that each took 2 AA batts. The watches didn't display great as the window was small, and the watch pillow was sunk deep into the box. The Heiden takes four D Batts. Two for each winder which are set independently, and as you can see there is a lot of window display. Relatively inexpensive. I also had Orbita, many years ago. I still stand behind the Heiden. HTH

19 December 2019, 10:55 PM	#18
Josh1000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 505	Wolf battery life really poor. U have to use the swisskubik, buben etc where u will get 2 years at least

22 December 2019, 03:31 AM	#19
mstnpete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Orange County Posts: 94	Purchased this 4 winder with 6 watch holder from Amazon at a very decent cost. It has been a good winder for my needs and I have had it for 4 years and still going strong. It has a lock as well. Less than $ 100.00 Cheers. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

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