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toebone7 · 14 March 2016, 10:28 AM

Any thoughts about watch winders? They are pricey so I'm not sure if they are really worth it. Are they really necessary? Is the only benefit to them to not have to keep resetting the time? Is there any mechanical benefit to using one?

Patton250 · 14 March 2016, 10:31 AM

If you do a search on this forum you'll probably find no less than 50 threads on the subject.

beshannon · 14 March 2016, 10:40 AM

Yes

superdog · 14 March 2016, 10:44 AM

No.

droptopman · 14 March 2016, 10:46 AM

I have always used one. 20+ years. There are a bunch of threads about the pros and cons. I understand both sides but have never had movement wear issues from using them. Plus I am a vintage guy so no quick sets...really just makes it convenient for me. If I had modern watches probably be less inclined to use one.

Rock · 14 March 2016, 10:51 AM

As Brett says, there is hours of entertainment on this subject on TRF.
To answer your specific questions, you can buy cheap ($100.) ones off Ebay that look great and will probably last years - mine has.
They are only 'necessary' IF you think they are necessary. I think they are necessary because I alternate two watches daily and the unworn one winds down in the interim, and I do not wish to wind and reset every day.
"Mechanical benefit" - The only benefit I can see is reduced 'wear & tear' on the crown, but some respected TRF members do not see this as an issue.
Ultimately you have to look at your own situation and weigh up the opposing arguments.

TheVTCGuy · 14 March 2016, 11:11 AM

Yes

RichM · 14 March 2016, 11:19 AM

Yes I do. But I will say this, I'm using it less and less as time goes on. I let them wind down in the safe.

Kingair · 14 March 2016, 11:30 AM

Nope

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GMT Aviator · 14 March 2016, 11:43 AM

They don't need to be costly. Plenty of decent winders around for reasonably cheap prices.

Like Rich Mickol posted above, I now let my watches wind down in the safe if they're not being used, but every so often, if I haven't worn a piece for maybe a year, I do put it on an alternating back and forth spin on the winder for a day or so just to redistribute the oils within the movement.

It's generally considered that winders are more workshop necessities. You don't need to use one really unless you alternate say two auto watches on an alternating daily wear cycle.

If you do buy one, make sure it has a setting where it will spin in both directions and on a timer. The only cycle I ever use mine on is where the watch will spin clockwise for 10 mins, followed by 10 mins anti clockwise. It repeats this process for three hours before it stops completely for nine hours before it starts the process once again.

Some movements will only wind the watch when turned in one direction so make sure any winder you buy can rotate in the direction you require, otherwise it's pointless.

T. Ferguson · 14 March 2016, 11:53 AM

I have no use for one, way too much unnecessary wear on my watches given my wearing habits.

KarlS · 14 March 2016, 12:44 PM

Convenient...good to look at your collection and what more can I say

bdex75 · 14 March 2016, 12:53 PM

Yes. Wolf viceroy 2.7. Use it more as storage than necessarily for the winder as all of my non quick set watches are manuals anyhow. It is notice to be Able to grab a watch and go though.

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dddl · 14 March 2016, 08:16 PM

Yes ...

Pangit · 14 March 2016, 09:26 PM

I have a wolf one watch winder that I have been using for my GMT for a few months. Very happy with it. My other watches have only date complications so very quick to set up and no need for a winder.

Rolex1974 · 16 March 2016, 03:56 AM

I don't see a need personally.

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RichM · 16 March 2016, 04:03 AM

Wolf Meriden 2.7

14 March 2016, 10:28 AM	#1
toebone7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6	Any of you guys use winders? Any thoughts about watch winders? They are pricey so I'm not sure if they are really worth it. Are they really necessary? Is the only benefit to them to not have to keep resetting the time? Is there any mechanical benefit to using one?

14 March 2016, 10:31 AM	#2
Patton250 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 5205R Posts: 5,160	If you do a search on this forum you'll probably find no less than 50 threads on the subject. __________________ Morality does not derive from consensus. It only comes from one place. Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Often times unbelief is disguised as wisdom Instagram - patton250

14 March 2016, 10:40 AM	#3
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14 March 2016, 10:44 AM	#4
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14 March 2016, 10:46 AM	#5
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Any of you guys use winders? I have always used one. 20+ years. There are a bunch of threads about the pros and cons. I understand both sides but have never had movement wear issues from using them. Plus I am a vintage guy so no quick sets...really just makes it convenient for me. If I had modern watches probably be less inclined to use one. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

14 March 2016, 10:51 AM	#6
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,850	As Brett says, there is hours of entertainment on this subject on TRF. To answer your specific questions, you can buy cheap ($100.) ones off Ebay that look great and will probably last years - mine has. They are only 'necessary' IF you think they are necessary. I think they are necessary because I alternate two watches daily and the unworn one winds down in the interim, and I do not wish to wind and reset every day. "Mechanical benefit" - The only benefit I can see is reduced 'wear & tear' on the crown, but some respected TRF members do not see this as an issue. Ultimately you have to look at your own situation and weigh up the opposing arguments. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

14 March 2016, 11:11 AM	#7
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Yes

14 March 2016, 11:19 AM	#8
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,775	Yes I do. But I will say this, I'm using it less and less as time goes on. I let them wind down in the safe. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

14 March 2016, 11:30 AM	#9
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Nope Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk

14 March 2016, 11:43 AM	#10
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,318	They don't need to be costly. Plenty of decent winders around for reasonably cheap prices. Like Rich Mickol posted above, I now let my watches wind down in the safe if they're not being used, but every so often, if I haven't worn a piece for maybe a year, I do put it on an alternating back and forth spin on the winder for a day or so just to redistribute the oils within the movement. It's generally considered that winders are more workshop necessities. You don't need to use one really unless you alternate say two auto watches on an alternating daily wear cycle. If you do buy one, make sure it has a setting where it will spin in both directions and on a timer. The only cycle I ever use mine on is where the watch will spin clockwise for 10 mins, followed by 10 mins anti clockwise. It repeats this process for three hours before it stops completely for nine hours before it starts the process once again. Some movements will only wind the watch when turned in one direction so make sure any winder you buy can rotate in the direction you require, otherwise it's pointless.

14 March 2016, 11:53 AM	#11
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	I have no use for one, way too much unnecessary wear on my watches given my wearing habits. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

14 March 2016, 12:53 PM	#13
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Yes. Wolf viceroy 2.7. Use it more as storage than necessarily for the winder as all of my non quick set watches are manuals anyhow. It is notice to be Able to grab a watch and go though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 March 2016, 08:16 PM	#14
dddl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Conshohocken Watch: What? Posts: 905	Yes ...

14 March 2016, 09:26 PM	#15
Pangit "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wales Posts: 635	I have a wolf one watch winder that I have been using for my GMT for a few months. Very happy with it. My other watches have only date complications so very quick to set up and no need for a winder.

16 March 2016, 03:56 AM	#16
Rolex1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Charles Location: East Coast Watch: Rolex GMT II, TT Y Posts: 300	I don't see a need personally. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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