Winders

[avidflyer]

I’m using more watch winders. Besides the benefit of having the watch set correctly and keeping time, is there any other benefit? Does it hurt to leave them sitting around? (Oils etc) I have 3 orbita’s I need to get a couple more. Has anyone heard of a winder hurting a watch (over winding etc) I’ve seen some decent looking ones for $100-$200.

[fc3s2k]

I use to use a winder when I have 7 watches!! trim it down to 2 and didn't need it anymore. I wear my 2 on a regular basis and love it...

[Bullyterrier]

You can't over wind an auto, otherwise wearing it would damage it.
Some makes of watches needs to be rotated certain directions etc.
Having a winder is just personal preference/convenience. The modern oils in Rolex will not dry out like the older oils. Some watches are sat in dealers stock not used for years without problems.

If you have your watch on a winder it will wear the movement more than not used and left unwound. Having the watch on the winder, it is set ready to go.

There are for's and against's for a winder. And I am sure you will get the usual don't need a winder, your wrist is the best winder and they are a waste of money (even though we are on a site that discusses stupidly over priced watches) replies along soon.
It is up to you.

[RRGHOST1]

Winders are a complete waste of money unless you have a watch with complications that takes you an ages to reset everything. Simple movements, and i cant think of one Rolex here, do not need a winder. When they are sitting in AD's for months on end,they are static and not all spinning around on winders.

[The GMT Master]

Originally Posted by rolexplorer2

Winders are a complete waste of money unless you have a watch with complications that takes you an ages to reset everything. Simple movements, and i cant think of one Rolex here, do not need a winder. When they are sitting in AD's for months on end,they are static and not all spinning around on winders.

Agreed. It takes me all of a minute to get my Rolex fully wound and correctly set, not worth the hassle of a watch winder to be honest!

[padi56]

Originally Posted by rolexplorer2

Winders are a complete waste of money unless you have a watch with complications that takes you an ages to reset everything. Simple movements, and i cant think of one Rolex here, do not need a winder. When they are sitting in AD's for months on end,they are static and not all spinning around on winders.

Have to agree just cannot see for the life of me a need for any watch winder with any watch with a simple date complication.These winders really only started to take off in the last say around the last 12 years or so.And with dealing with Rolex Bexley RSC for more years than I can remember.And got friendly with many of the technician there, not one would recommend a watch-winder for any Rolex watch.But now its a bit ironic now Rolex has there own watch-winder its simple today watch-winders = $$$$$£££££.

[Puffy]

not for me... much prefer a nice looking box..

[Bullyterrier]

Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree just cannot see for the life of me a need for any watch winder with any watch with a simple date complication.These winders really only started to take off in the last say around the last 12 years or so.And with dealing with Rolex Bexley RSC for more years than I can remember.And got friendly with many of the technician there, not one would recommend a watch-winder for any Rolex watch.But now its a bit ironic now Rolex has there own watch-winder its simple today watch-winders = $$$$$£££££.

But Peter, don't you think Rolex are a waste of money? Do you not think Rolex = $$$$$£££££

I just find it very amusing that people that have spent the sort of money Rolex ask for their watches can then say that winders are a waste of money and they are too expensive for what they are.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Bullyterrier

But Peter, don't you think Rolex are a waste of money? Do you not think Rolex = $$$$$£££££

I just find it very amusing that people that have spent the sort of money Rolex ask for their watches can then say that winders are a waste of money and they are too expensive for what they are.

No I dont think Rolex are a waste of money,yes they are quite expensive. But you tell me something else today,that with just a little care from its owner will last a lifetime and beyond, and get so much owner satisfaction.Now I am talking about the real Rolex watch owners, and not like many today that see Rolex as just $$$£££££ which is now quite sad.And no Rolex watches don't need any expensive or cheap winder.As they were designed to be worn and wound if automatic by ones own wrist and not stuck in a machine box..

[baxta69]

Originally Posted by padi56

No I dont think Rolex are a waste of money,yes they are quite expensive. But you tell me something else today,that with just a little care from its owner will last a lifetime and beyond, and get so much owner satisfaction.Now I am talking about the real Rolex watch owners, and not like many today that see Rolex as just $$$£££££ which is now quite sad.And no Rolex watches don't need any expensive or cheap winder.As they were designed to be worn and wound if automatic by ones own wrist and not stuck in a machine box..

Have to agree with Padi.....do not see any plus points only possible shorter service intervals if anything

[RoatanMan]

I like them for two reasons; 1. It looks nice on my dresser, 2. I dont have to worry about setting them every-time I want to wear a certain watch.

I guess it really depends on how many you have and how often they are worn. It is never a waste of money if it makes you happy and serves a purpose.

[Watch Professor]

I agree with Padi about needing a winder with a simple date complication. But the GMT is more of a pain to set, as you have to set the 24 hour hand in conjunction with the minute and second hands, then go to the hour hand and set the date and hour. So I find keping it on a winder simplifies things.

[Chipmunk]

I bought a winder before I even purchased my watch.