Storing a Rolex....

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Dear all,

I was hoping I could tap your extensive knowledge, vast experience, amazing....(I hope that is enough grovelling )

The question I have is, if you are not going to be wearing your rolex for some time, say 9-12 months, should you store it in a watch winder to keep the movement rotating or is it OK to just lay it flat in the safe and not move it ?

The reason I ask is that my Dad has a couple of Rolex that he doesn't wear, he has an Omega SMP as a daily beater. They sit in the safe, not being moved. is this bad for them ?

...yes, I know he should wear them more often but what can you do !