Watch winder

[1mlee0916]

Looking to purchase a 3 watch winder.

Just want to make sure it won’t overwind the watches.

Any recommendations on which watch winder and tips for the configuration?

Thanks in advance!


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[james.l]

I don't think you can over wind a rolex?

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[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by 1mlee0916

Looking to purchase a 3 watch winder.

Just want to make sure it won’t overwind the watches.

Any recommendations on which watch winder and tips for the configuration?

Thanks in advance!


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Rolex automatic watches can't be over wound. If you have other brands there could be an issue.

[JonnyH83]

I have a couple of Wolf module 4.1's. I haven't had any issues with either and they have a variety of configuration settings, I.e. clockwise, anti-clockwise, both, TPD can be set from 300 and go up in increments of 50, delay start etc...

[SkyJuice]

While its good to know technically you can't overwind a Rolex, but a watchmaker once told me try not to manual wind the watch frequently to reduce wear and tear.

[WatchWizards]

You don’t have to worry about overwinding your Rolex in a winder.

My personal experience is that watches can gain time in a winder but if the winder has multiple settings it’s nothing that a bit of trial and error can’t solve



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[padi56]

Originally Posted by 1mlee0916

Looking to purchase a 3 watch winder.

Just want to make sure it won’t overwind the watches.

Any recommendations on which watch winder and tips for the configuration?

Thanks in advance!


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The only winder any Rolex needs is the ones attached to your arms called wrists.And just like on your wrist while wearing if the mainspring is fully wound it just slips in the spring-barrel.Winders IMHO a complete waste of money unless you have lost the use of your fingers to wind the watch.Or have a watch with many many complications which no Rolex has.Just let them stop and rest if not needed to tell time on wrist.When needed just wind and set must take all of 30 seconds to do.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by SkyJuice

While its good to know technically you can't overwind a Rolex, but a watchmaker once told me try not to manual wind the watch frequently to reduce wear and tear.

Complete nonsense what about all the manual wind watches with screw down crowns in this world Rolex included. They got wound up daily for decades and a automatic watch is just a manual wind watch with a added auto wind mechanism.

[Beckster]

Originally Posted by padi56

The only winder any Rolex needs is the ones attached to your arms called wrists.And just like on your wrist while wearing if the mainspring is fully wound it just slips in the spring-barrel.Winders IMHO a complete waste of money unless you have lost the use of your fingers to wind the watch.Or have a watch with many many complications which no Rolex has.Just let them stop and rest if not needed to tell time on wrist.When needed just wind and set must take all of 30 seconds to do.

Well said as usual Peter. Case closed.

[Jojoshop]

I don’t have winder myself, but thought about one and did my research. Wolf seems to be the best game in town. Prices are high but again it is a tool for high end watches. I ended up not buying. I manualy wind my watches when they stop, I doesn’t take that long. I may reconsider buying if I add one more watch to my collection.

[sillo]

Any reason you think you need one?

[Bigblu10]

Any Wolf brand triple would be perfect. It is turns per day adjustable and directional adjustable. They are great for the money and nice quality.

[blufinz52]

I have the Wolf pictured above by bigblu. It has worked perfectly for 4 years now.

[Rockrolex]

If you do a search on "winder" here, you will find multiple threads on the pros and cons of winders.

[Dr. Robert]

No winder, save your bread & get more watches!

[1mlee0916]

Thank you for all the replies.

I rotate two watches during the week and then switch to the date just I received from my dad during the weekends. Depending on the rotation, I have to wind the weekday watches. The date just requires setting the date, so a little more hassle.

I’m not too fussy about having to wind the watches, but my main concern is the screw down crowns. I’m quite anal about them and do the old “turn counter-clockwise until you find the opening of the thread” thing. I would imagine over time the threads would get damaged however?

As for over winding, yes I understand Rolex automatics are fine. Let me rephrase, my issue with how many turns per day is not about overwinding, but keeping the mainspring constantly wound near 100%. I’ve read (and yes, I’ve done my research with the countless threads about watch winders) that letting the mainspring unwind to maintain around 100% - 50% is the best?

In the end it sounds like there’s no clear cut answer to owning a watch winder. So if that’s the case, I’d rather have one for convenience sake. However, I think the bit about not keeping the mainspring wound all the time makes sense, which is why I was hoping to get some feedback from actual watch winder owners...

Thanks!



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[sillo]

Is the datejust non quickset?

You're perfectly fine screwing and unscrewing the crown to set your watch. Think of all the manual wind vintage Daytonas out there that need to be wound every day.

[1mlee0916]

Originally Posted by JonnyH83

I have a couple of Wolf module 4.1's. I haven't had any issues with either and they have a variety of configuration settings, I.e. clockwise, anti-clockwise, both, TPD can be set from 300 and go up in increments of 50, delay start etc...

How long have you had them for? Seems like Wolf is one of the nicer brands. Tempted to get one :)


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[1mlee0916]

Originally Posted by sillo38

Is the datejust non quickset?

You're perfectly fine screwing and unscrewing the crown to set your watch. Think of all the manual wind vintage Daytonas out there that need to be wound every day.

It is a quick set, but can’t go backwards on the date.

I thought most manuals are pull outs? Didn’t know even manuals had screwdowns. Thanks for the info!


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[sillo]

Originally Posted by 1mlee0916

It is a quick set, but can’t go backwards on the date.

I thought most manuals are pull outs? Didn’t know even manuals had screwdowns. Thanks for the info!


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Since it's quickset I'd definitely say save your money. If you really want one though Wolf makes good winders.

[1mlee0916]

Originally Posted by sillo38

Since it's quickset I'd definitely say save your money. If you really want one though Wolf makes good winders.

I think I might just buy a nice watch case to store them in... it does seem like overkill maybe


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[derrylzaradi]

No, a watch winder can actually harm some watches if you don’t know what you’re doing.
The real reason because it is cool


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[padi56]

Originally Posted by 1mlee0916

It is a quick set, but can’t go backwards on the date.

I thought most manuals are pull outs? Didn’t know even manuals had screwdowns. Thanks for the info!


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Many Many thousands of manual wind watches in this world today with screw down crowns Rolex included got wound up for decades without problems.And crowns and crown tubes are normal serviable items that are normally replaced as part of routine service.

[Rock]

For me, a winder is an absolute essential.
I alternate two watches during the week and I have no intention of winding each one every time I wear it. I have already had a crown replaced on the DJ and it stands to reason that constantly screwing and unscrewing the crown will cause wear on the thread.
I live 2000 klms from the nearest RSC so I do not need problems.
I bought a cheap winder off ebay 6 years ago and it is still going strong. When it stops I will buy another.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Rock

For me, a winder is an absolute essential.
I alternate two watches during the week and I have no intention of winding each one every time I wear it. I have already had a crown replaced on the DJ and it stands to reason that constantly screwing and unscrewing the crown will cause wear on the thread.
I live 2000 klms from the nearest RSC so I do not need problems.
I bought a cheap winder off ebay 6 years ago and it is still going strong. When it stops I will buy another.

It depends on what you mean by constantly winding, do you manually wind your watches 24/7 or once or twice a week as most have a power reserve of 40 plus hours.I had a few manual wind Rolex OP watches many many years ago,they got wound up daily for many years without any problem.Now my Sons wear them and wind them almost daily yet now 35 years old still running strong.Yet over those 35 years or wearing yes they both had crown replacements and tubes but these parts are normal serviceable items at routine service time anyway.

[BigBoy17]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Any Wolf brand triple would be perfect. It is turns per day adjustable and directional adjustable. They are great for the money and nice quality.

Concur, wolf is nice

[RichM]

This is the one I bought. Check around because there is always some discount on these. I’ve already seen 50% off. https://www.wolf1834.com/item/453710/triple-winders/

[Rock]

I hear you, Padi. Just to clarify, the two watches are in constant rotation - ie worn on alternate days.
Because I take any one off at about 7pm and do not put that same watch on again for 38 hours, I found they would consistently wind down and lose time.
That was why I bought the winder in the first place.
I used to only manually wind them at the end of the month when I adjusted the time/date but I have found that they seem to run more accurately with a supplementary wind mid-month.
The winder on the DJ always feels a bit 'fragile' to me and a couple of times it has felt like it wanted to cross-thread itself when I went to screw it in. This is the one that had the Crown replaced only 5 years ago. I have always had a high level of 'mechanical sympathy' for devices so I don't think it is my 'technique'.

[77T]

Another vote for Wolf.

For me a winder is a luxury to save me from resetting each one when I want to wear it. I was a daily Rolex wristshooting wearer - but no longer doing that.

So maybe a couple of times a month so the date and time need fiddling. Some were non-quickset, too.


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