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jldc · 20 July 2010, 01:41 PM

So, I've been looking at the threads on winders, and I know that lots of you guys out there in TRF-land don't like winders. But anyway, my wife and I both own two automatic watches - She has an Oyster Perpetual and a Sub-Date and I have an Explorer II and a Tag Monico. I'm probably going to get a Sub (or a Sea-Dweller or a Deep Sea) at some point. We'd like to get winders. Probably a single winder for her and and a double (or triple) for me.

I'd like winders that are dependable, but don't cut into the Rolex budget very much. They will go in our closets, so looks are relatively unimportant. Modular design would be nice, but isn't crucial.

What do yo think of these:

4.0 by Wolf Just under $200/watch, modular, good brand

Boxy winder Under $100, modular, reliable??

RHD winders $350/2 watches, $440/3, not modular, better looking, reliable??

If you were going to buy a winder (or two), would any of these appeal? Other options?

Thanks

L

Guinness11 · 20 July 2010, 02:56 PM

anyone know how many rotations is correct for a new DJ and in which direction?

sakuraba · 20 July 2010, 03:55 PM

Of the ones you've listed, I would choose the Wolf.

If I may add, I've bought a used Orbita double sparta for not much more on TZ. ($225 inclusive of shipping)

sakuraba · 20 July 2010, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guinness11

anyone know how many rotations is correct for a new DJ and in which direction?

650 turns per day in either direction should keep the power reserve topped off.

SLS · 20 July 2010, 04:45 PM

For the watches you have, you are spending money that you really do not have to. It probably takes lest than a minute to set each of your watches, IMO, a nice watch box is a better investment.
Scott

Fearsome Puppy · 20 July 2010, 09:27 PM

I've had a Wolf for a year or so and it's pretty reliable, though it struggles a bit to hold in the larger watches...

tomchicago · 20 July 2010, 10:55 PM

i have the wolf 2.7 which just came out this year. very pleased. holds my eii & gmtii fine.

padi56 · 20 July 2010, 10:57 PM

The best winder without doubt is your own wrist.

Idle Swede · 21 July 2010, 12:29 AM

Orbita without a doubt.

www.orbita.com

Rolexsd4000 · 21 July 2010, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

650 turns per day in either direction should keep the power reserve topped off.

Try an Orbita winder. I have the no thrills model no leather on outside of case. Put it in the safe which have a small enough hole for power cord going out and you are 100% safe with your watches..Orbita recommends 650 turns per day.

Mystro · 21 July 2010, 12:41 AM

Orbita Belino or Wolf 2.7... Rolex is easy to wind. 650TPD bidirectional.

Wolf 2.7

Orbita Belino..... I have used this one with my Rolex for the last 13 years. Love it.

jimbones43 · 21 July 2010, 12:42 AM

I have the 3 RHD brand! Would recommend them in a heartbeat. Great looking, well built, super quiet, and sold by a stand up guy. You can't go wrong. Orbitas are great too, but pricey!

R S · 21 July 2010, 01:26 AM

Every watch gets its own Wolf 4.0, ordered one yesterday from Steve at Wolf Designs. Connectable, rechargeable, and easy to use. Have a three head Orbita, nice winder but haven't seen use since the 4.0'S came out. RS

P.S. the 2.7's are 1/2 off now at Wolfdesigns.com

20 July 2010, 01:41 PM	#1
jldc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 464	Winders (yes, again) So, I've been looking at the threads on winders, and I know that lots of you guys out there in TRF-land don't like winders. But anyway, my wife and I both own two automatic watches - She has an Oyster Perpetual and a Sub-Date and I have an Explorer II and a Tag Monico. I'm probably going to get a Sub (or a Sea-Dweller or a Deep Sea) at some point. We'd like to get winders. Probably a single winder for her and and a double (or triple) for me. I'd like winders that are dependable, but don't cut into the Rolex budget very much. They will go in our closets, so looks are relatively unimportant. Modular design would be nice, but isn't crucial. What do yo think of these: 4.0 by Wolf Just under $200/watch, modular, good brand Boxy winder Under $100, modular, reliable?? RHD winders $350/2 watches, $440/3, not modular, better looking, reliable?? If you were going to buy a winder (or two), would any of these appeal? Other options? Thanks L

20 July 2010, 03:55 PM	#3
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Of the ones you've listed, I would choose the Wolf. If I may add, I've bought a used Orbita double sparta for not much more on TZ. ($225 inclusive of shipping) __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

20 July 2010, 04:45 PM	#5
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	For the watches you have, you are spending money that you really do not have to. It probably takes lest than a minute to set each of your watches, IMO, a nice watch box is a better investment. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

20 July 2010, 09:27 PM	#6
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	I've had a Wolf for a year or so and it's pretty reliable, though it struggles a bit to hold in the larger watches... __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

20 July 2010, 10:57 PM	#8
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	The best winder without doubt is your own wrist. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

20 July 2010, 02:56 PM	#2
Guinness11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: United States Posts: 34	anyone know how many rotations is correct for a new DJ and in which direction?

20 July 2010, 10:55 PM	#7
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	i have the wolf 2.7 which just came out this year. very pleased. holds my eii & gmtii fine.

21 July 2010, 12:29 AM	#9
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	Orbita without a doubt. www.orbita.com

21 July 2010, 12:41 AM	#11
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,510	Orbita Belino or Wolf 2.7... Rolex is easy to wind. 650TPD bidirectional. Wolf 2.7 Orbita Belino..... I have used this one with my Rolex for the last 13 years. Love it.

21 July 2010, 12:42 AM	#12
jimbones43 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Jim Location: Earth Posts: 1,067	I have the 3 RHD brand! Would recommend them in a heartbeat. Great looking, well built, super quiet, and sold by a stand up guy. You can't go wrong. Orbitas are great too, but pricey!

21 July 2010, 01:26 AM	#13
R S "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Robert Location: N.O.LA. Posts: 475	Every watch gets its own Wolf 4.0, ordered one yesterday from Steve at Wolf Designs. Connectable, rechargeable, and easy to use. Have a three head Orbita, nice winder but haven't seen use since the 4.0'S came out. RS P.S. the 2.7's are 1/2 off now at Wolfdesigns.com __________________

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