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Old 16 September 2013, 01:34 PM   #1
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Recommended watch winders?

Okay, I know using them at all is controversial, but putting that aside, what are the models/brands worth getting? Wolf Designs? Orbita? Lower price models that are quiet and work fine?

I'm looking for one that can wind 2 or 3 watches at a time.

Thanks in advance.
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Old 16 September 2013, 01:36 PM   #2
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Old 16 September 2013, 01:37 PM   #3
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Old 16 September 2013, 01:41 PM   #4
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Old 16 September 2013, 02:16 PM   #5
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I have a wolf 2.7 triple. Works great
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Old 16 September 2013, 02:42 PM   #6
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Im going to get shunned for this but the Bookstone quad walnut is great. I have my 4 in it and have never had a problem not to mention it looks great.
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Old 16 September 2013, 03:59 PM   #7
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Im going to get shunned for this but the Bookstone quad walnut is great. I have my 4 in it and have never had a problem not to mention it looks great.
Me too. It's really nice for not a lot of money.
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Old 16 September 2013, 04:28 PM   #8
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The only winder I could recommend for all Rolex watches and most people all ready have two and what the watch was designed for wrists.
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Old 16 September 2013, 04:35 PM   #9
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dulwich works great also
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Old 16 September 2013, 04:43 PM   #10
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My "no name" bought off Ebay works just fine and is doing a great job of keeping whichever watch isn't on my wrist properly wound. I got mine for $90. but you can pay up to $120. Lovely finish.

If you have two or more that you wear regularly or in rotation, these are great.



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Old 16 September 2013, 08:14 PM   #11
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Orbita is the best, hands down. Made in America too. Wolf would be my choice for a programmable winder which you would likely not need with a Rolex.
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Old 16 September 2013, 08:20 PM   #12
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Old 16 September 2013, 09:28 PM   #13
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Old 16 September 2013, 11:49 PM   #14
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Wolf's are great, get the 2.7 model so you can program your direction and TPD for each watch. They also give you a great warranty and they can be had for a nice discount to MSRP if you sign up on their website to be part of their e-mail alert list.

They run a few 30% off sales a couple times a year. I have 4 of them, they also look great.
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Old 16 September 2013, 11:55 PM   #15
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I had a 'cheapie' off eBay and the wife made it turn it off at night, that's how noisy it was when it kicked in. So that defeated the whole purpose !

Then I bought a Wolf and it is great.

As an aside, the slope/angle of my cheapy sometimes wouldn't actually turn the rotor depending on the watch design and the angle of the pillow when you push it in. I had a few different non-Rolexes that were very particular like that. Meanwhile the Wolf always keeps every one of them wound regardless of small variations in angle.
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Old 17 September 2013, 12:15 AM   #16
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Old 17 September 2013, 12:31 AM   #17
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Orbita sparta. I've had it for 5 years now. Wireless, uses D batteries, and I've never had to change. Very quite compared to plug in models I've had in the past. You can place it anywhere.
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Old 17 September 2013, 12:54 AM   #18
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I use this one from brookstone. It's quiet and has a battery backup for when I put the whole thing in the vault.

http://t.brookstone.com/4-pack-autom...675918p&catId=

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Old 17 September 2013, 03:55 AM   #19
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Check out topper jewelers wolf winders.
They have a special deal on them.
I need to configure direction and also the turns per day. Allows stacking too so u can have it serve as a display as well.
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Old 17 September 2013, 04:37 AM   #20
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I have a wolf and the Rolex Jubilee watch winder made by Swiss Kubix. Both are fine but my wrist is the best!!!
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Old 17 September 2013, 04:44 AM   #21
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Old 17 September 2013, 04:50 AM   #22
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I have a Wolf Meridian 2.7, 3 watch winder and it works well. PM me if you want to know where I got it?
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Old 17 September 2013, 09:36 AM   #23
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Wolf Triple Meridian 2.7 Love it!
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Old 17 September 2013, 10:18 AM   #24
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The only winder I could recommend for all Rolex watches and most people all ready have two and what the watch was designed for wrists.


i highly doubt he can wear 3 watches at the same time
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Old 17 September 2013, 11:07 AM   #25
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i highly doubt he can wear 3 watches at the same time
Well I can help out- if he's got a YG 116528 with panda dials.
And I'll do it for free too!
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Old 17 September 2013, 11:34 AM   #26
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