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GoDogGo · 23 July 2011, 06:41 AM

Is it better to store a new watch in a safe or a watch winder? An explanation of why would be helpful too. Thank you.

cameronweiss · 23 July 2011, 07:35 AM

Are you just storing the watch for investment purposes?

For the least amount of wear on the watch, keep it in the safe.

The only way to stop all wear and tear on a mechanical watch is to let is sit in a clean and dry environment without running.

A winder will keep the parts of the watch moving and the watch will wear almost like you had it on your wrist all the time (except for the possibility of scratches and dings due to actual wearing of the watch).

Vanessa CW21 · 24 July 2011, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cameronweiss

Are you just storing the watch for investment purposes?

For the least amount of wear on the watch, keep it in the safe.

The only way to stop all wear and tear on a mechanical watch is to let is sit in a clean and dry environment without running.

A winder will keep the parts of the watch moving and the watch will wear almost like you had it on your wrist all the time (except for the possibility of scratches and dings due to actual wearing of the watch).

GoDogGo · 24 July 2011, 07:43 AM

Thanks!

xdmikey · 26 July 2011, 12:34 AM

whatever you do, never ever put a watch in a safe deposit box!

mjclark32 · 26 July 2011, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xdmikey

whatever you do, never ever put a watch in a safe deposit box!

Why not?

rmfnla · 27 July 2011, 10:00 AM

Yeah; why not?

Sherwooddavid · 27 July 2011, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjclark32

why not?

x2

Andad · 27 July 2011, 04:20 PM

Ummm....

....

.....

Because you wouldn't be wearing it.

316lad · 17 October 2011, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xdmikey

whatever you do, never ever put a watch in a safe deposit box!

Spooky - just the one post and he was gone.

rmfnla · 18 October 2011, 03:01 AM

Supertroll!

AJSM · 18 October 2011, 04:05 AM

SDB usually hold alot of moisture. As long as its a Oyster style case with back and crown secured it should not be a problem. If it was a dress watch or pocket watch, you would want to put in a sealed bag with a couple of those silicone moisture absorbing packets.

Kringkily · 18 October 2011, 08:01 AM

umm a safety deposit box should always be in a cool and dry environment unless your bank is a poorly run, drug lord held facility in the tropics. But seriously if you are going to place it into storage consider one of those plastic watch cases and some dry packets to boot.

xenon121 · 19 October 2011, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kringkily

umm a safety deposit box should always be in a cool and dry environment unless your bank is a poorly run, drug lord held facility in the tropics. But seriously if you are going to place it into storage consider one of those plastic watch cases and some dry packets to boot.

yup i agree with him. it can protect watch from wearing out.

Texcoonazz · 1 November 2011, 12:52 PM

Mine are stored in my safe on autowinders. They are always ready to swap out and go out on the town.

Actsulb · 1 November 2011, 01:42 PM

Thanks TRF members for the tips on storage. Greatly appreciated.

Andad · 1 November 2011, 03:26 PM

I would not store a watch on a winder long term.

I would keep it is a safe place.

azguy · 2 November 2011, 12:06 AM

Safe

But I have heard that you should wind it every few months to keep everything lubricated.

nch209 · 3 November 2011, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xdmikey

whatever you do, never ever put a watch in a safe deposit box!

Well, this is for a simple reason...... duhhhhhhh--- it will get LONELY!!!

Please folks, store your watches with others so then dont get sad and emotional!!!

(Give me a break, it 5am and Ive been up WAY TOO LONG!!)

-nate

Freelance · 23 November 2011, 05:04 PM

Be careful of magnetic fields in some safes. My wife's Breitling was stored too close to the door mechanism bolts/solenoid (electric lock). Her watch became magnetized and was running wicked fast. :(

vintagewaferthin · 13 November 2012, 02:28 AM

i keep my vintage 1968 timex waferthin in two airtight plastic bags folded within a small glasses case. since the watch will be in there for probably another year or two before its removed for restoration, im also looking into getting silicone freshness packets to put in the safe.

rmfnla · 14 November 2012, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freelance

Be careful of magnetic fields in some safes. My wife's Breitling was stored too close to the door mechanism bolts/solenoid (electric lock). Her watch became magnetized and was running wicked fast. :(

Now that's interesting...

23 July 2011, 06:41 AM	#1
GoDogGo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Dave Location: PA Watch: Rolex Sub TT Posts: 53	Long term watch storage, Winder or Safe? Is it better to store a new watch in a safe or a watch winder? An explanation of why would be helpful too. Thank you. __________________ Current: Rolex Submariner 126613LB Rolex Sea-Dweller 126600 Rolex GMT 12670LB Omega Seamaster 300 GMT

24 July 2011, 07:43 AM	#4
GoDogGo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Dave Location: PA Watch: Rolex Sub TT Posts: 53	Thanks! __________________ Current: Rolex Submariner 126613LB Rolex Sea-Dweller 126600 Rolex GMT 12670LB Omega Seamaster 300 GMT

27 July 2011, 10:00 AM	#7
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Yeah; why not? __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

27 July 2011, 04:20 PM	#9
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	Ummm.... .... ..... Because you wouldn't be wearing it. __________________ E

18 October 2011, 03:01 AM	#11
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Supertroll! __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

23 July 2011, 07:35 AM	#2
cameronweiss Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Cameron Weiss Location: Miami, Florida Watch: Patek ref. 1579 Posts: 43	Are you just storing the watch for investment purposes? For the least amount of wear on the watch, keep it in the safe. The only way to stop all wear and tear on a mechanical watch is to let is sit in a clean and dry environment without running. A winder will keep the parts of the watch moving and the watch will wear almost like you had it on your wrist all the time (except for the possibility of scratches and dings due to actual wearing of the watch).

26 July 2011, 12:34 AM	#5
xdmikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: houston Posts: 1	whatever you do, never ever put a watch in a safe deposit box!

18 October 2011, 04:05 AM	#12
AJSM 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: CA Posts: 616	Safe Deposit Boxes SDB usually hold alot of moisture. As long as its a Oyster style case with back and crown secured it should not be a problem. If it was a dress watch or pocket watch, you would want to put in a sealed bag with a couple of those silicone moisture absorbing packets.

18 October 2011, 08:01 AM	#13
Kringkily "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: George Location: New York Watch: Speedmaster, Rolex Posts: 3,082	umm a safety deposit box should always be in a cool and dry environment unless your bank is a poorly run, drug lord held facility in the tropics. But seriously if you are going to place it into storage consider one of those plastic watch cases and some dry packets to boot.

1 November 2011, 12:52 PM	#15
Texcoonazz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Watch: DATEJUST / GMT Posts: 62	Mine are stored in my safe on autowinders. They are always ready to swap out and go out on the town.

1 November 2011, 01:42 PM	#16
Actsulb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Ali Location: California Watch: GMT II (Coke) Posts: 1,747	Thanks TRF members for the tips on storage. Greatly appreciated. __________________ A Crown for Every Achievement

1 November 2011, 03:26 PM	#17
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	I would not store a watch on a winder long term. I would keep it is a safe place. __________________ E

2 November 2011, 12:06 AM	#18
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Safe But I have heard that you should wind it every few months to keep everything lubricated.

23 November 2011, 05:04 PM	#20
Freelance "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1675 Posts: 171	Be careful of magnetic fields in some safes. My wife's Breitling was stored too close to the door mechanism bolts/solenoid (electric lock). Her watch became magnetized and was running wicked fast. :(

13 November 2012, 02:28 AM	#21
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,620	i keep my vintage 1968 timex waferthin in two airtight plastic bags folded within a small glasses case. since the watch will be in there for probably another year or two before its removed for restoration, im also looking into getting silicone freshness packets to put in the safe.

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