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Murphjup · 9 May 2010, 10:23 AM

I don't always get to wear my Rolex's, Should I get a winder?

Thank you in advance...

sushisummo · 9 May 2010, 10:27 AM

Nope.

Yazo · 9 May 2010, 10:29 AM

Nah.

Art 1 · 9 May 2010, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murphjup

I don't always get to wear my Rolex's, Should I get a winder?

Thank you in advance...

No. I haven't and don't plan to.

Watchdog · 9 May 2010, 11:00 AM

Another vote for "No."

smallcandle · 9 May 2010, 11:07 AM

No.

Dr. Robert · 9 May 2010, 11:08 AM

keep your money....use it to buy another Rolex.

springer · 9 May 2010, 02:31 PM

I'd pass on the winder. It doesn't take much to wind the watch once a month.

GradyPhilpott · 9 May 2010, 02:36 PM

No.

JMIND · 9 May 2010, 02:38 PM

Another no vote!

Denver Dick · 9 May 2010, 02:46 PM

I thought about a watch winder, but then decided to put the money towards this little guy instead. I'm happy about the decision.

sakuraba · 9 May 2010, 02:48 PM

I'm going to break the trend and say "YES"!

I love the convenience of my Orbitas.

I'd like to qualify by saying that winders are not a necessity, but rather a matter of convenience. Absolutely nothing wrong with letting your watch wind down. I just happen to enjoy not having to set my watch every time I pick one up.

cody p · 9 May 2010, 03:28 PM

nay!

nickriebe · 9 May 2010, 05:51 PM

No.

hooliganhooker · 9 May 2010, 08:48 PM

I'll agree with sakuraba. Not a necessity but certainly a convenience. I find myself changing watches daily based on what I'm wearing and it is nice to not dink around with setting them, changing dates etc.

But you can go over the top on the winders too. DON'T! Get an inexpensive one that will do the job and THEN put the difference towards another watch.

Here's the one the wife got me for Christmas. 4 watches, adjustable speeds, nice presentation.
http://www.brookstone.com/watch-wind...st1FDT|7841793

and here it is in the wild...(crappy iPhone pic)

Speed · 9 May 2010, 09:11 PM

Hey Robert,

I have pretty small wrists - 6.5" to be precise. As a result, my watches with bracelets don't fit on most pillows with a hard edge.

Do you think the watches will hold to the winder pillows on this Brookstone device - or not???

BTW, $200 is not bad...as long as the device does not conk out. I notice Brookstone offers "protection plans" with purchase...

Thanks!

mb hawaii · 9 May 2010, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

I'm going to break the trend and say "YES"!

I love the convenience of my Orbitas.

I'd like to qualify by saying that winders are not a necessity, but rather a matter of convenience. Absolutely nothing wrong with letting your watch wind down. I just happen to enjoy not having to set my watch every time I pick one up.

+1

I love my Orbita too. I would get one if money is no object. However, if you're on a budget, I would save for something else.

hooliganhooker · 9 May 2010, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Hey Robert,

I have pretty small wrists - 6.5" to be precise. As a result, my watches with bracelets don't fit on most pillows with a hard edge.

Do you think the watches will hold to the winder pillows on this Brookstone device - or not???

BTW, $200 is not bad...as long as the device does not conk out. I notice Brookstone offers "protection plans" with purchase...

Thanks!

Mine are 6.75, so you'd probably be okay. But here's a little trick...

Sitting just under the right end of the winder is a poker chip. The Wolf winder on the right came with my Raymond Weil Nabucco and the pillow system sucks, so I slip the poker chip between the caseback and the pillow to take up the extra space...

Alexus · 9 May 2010, 09:44 PM

I'm in for a Yes... It's not neccessary, but for me way more comftable to just take one of the watches with the right time and date on it at the morning :)

Watch Professor · 9 May 2010, 09:58 PM

Yes. I find setting and winding a watch is a pain. I like being able to put on a watch without any wait time.

Speed · 9 May 2010, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hooliganhooker

Mine are 6.75, so you'd probably be okay. But here's a little trick...

Sitting just under the right end of the winder is a poker chip. The Wolf winder on the right came with my Raymond Weil Nabucco and the pillow system sucks, so I slip the poker chip between the caseback and the pillow to take up the extra space...

So you don't close the bracelets...but leave them open / jam the poker chip in between the pillow & bracelet?

Thanks!

Captainz · 9 May 2010, 11:38 PM

In my humble opinion, YES!

I worry about messing with the watch too much by winding it. (get oil, water, dirt and debris in it).<----I dont trust myself

Get a nice home for the watch. Keep it working because you never know when u need it on!!!

CZ

hooliganhooker · 9 May 2010, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

So you don't close the bracelets...but leave them open / jam the poker chip in between the pillow & bracelet?

Thanks!

No. I close the bracelets, but if you find that the bracelet, as it is adjusted for your wrist size, is a bit too big for the pillow...then you can slide the poker chip in to take up the slack. But honestly, those pillows will probably be fine for you. I have no problem with a bracelet adjusted to my 6.75" wrist fitting on the Brookstone unit's pillows. Your bracelets, sized for a smaller wrist, should be fine. The Wolf Design one is where I have problems...

RSubSS · 9 May 2010, 11:42 PM

I woke up today for the first time with my Sub not set, didnt wear it for a few days so i know what the posters mean about not wanting to set it all the time. I guess getting a winder would depend on future watch purchases and the cost of the winder...

CoopJr · 9 May 2010, 11:43 PM

I'm in the yes column too. It's a nice convenience to pick out a watch that has been sitting for 5 days and just put it on and go.

garg · 10 May 2010, 04:32 AM

a winder was the first thing i did when i picked up my 2nd automatic watch. if its a simple watch without a date, maybe it isnt really necessary but when you start adding stuff and as the number of watches increases, its nice to pick up any watch you wish to wear without setting it. nice for the convenience

Colnago · 10 May 2010, 04:38 AM

I have a routine when I am at home.....I bath the kids each night.....while they are splashing about I go to the safe, take out my watch box and wind each watch a good 30 or so turns....I like to look at them and hold them.....the process takes all of ten minutes and then I play with the kids......I have to be honest, the watch winder in my opinion would deprive me of my daily contact with them all.....when I am away at work (I work 4 weeks away followed by 4 weeks at home on leave) I only have one watch with me.....all the rest remain in the safe, they all stop of course....but do you know what, I actually look forward to re-setting them all when I get back....like a "hello guys" type of thing.....I will never buy a winder.....but that's just me....

vtsnowplow · 10 May 2010, 04:41 AM

I have one and it is real helpful. I hate having to always set the watch.

InVision · 10 May 2010, 04:42 AM

IMO If you get a watch winder plan ahead for your rotation and even your spouses rotation. Also buy a good like obita or rolex. They are not cheap.

Mike

Speed · 10 May 2010, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hooliganhooker

No. I close the bracelets, but if you find that the bracelet, as it is adjusted for your wrist size, is a bit too big for the pillow...then you can slide the poker chip in to take up the slack. But honestly, those pillows will probably be fine for you. I have no problem with a bracelet adjusted to my 6.75" wrist fitting on the Brookstone unit's pillows. Your bracelets, sized for a smaller wrist, should be fine. The Wolf Design one is where I have problems...

Thanks!!

Maybe I will take the plunge.

9 May 2010, 10:23 AM	#1
Murphjup "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Murph Location: South Florida Watch: TT Slate Daytona Posts: 50	Should I get a Watch Winder? I don't always get to wear my Rolex's, Should I get a winder? Thank you in advance...

9 May 2010, 10:27 AM	#2
sushisummo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: JT Location: in a house....:) Watch: Hmmm......? Posts: 1,776	Nope. __________________ Collections: -- R-O-L-E-X --AP-ROO -- P-A-N-E-R-A-I -- B-R-E-G-U-E-T -- I-W-C -- B-A-L-L -- O-T-H-E-R-S WISHLIST: Too many to list...... Member #23367

9 May 2010, 11:07 AM	#6
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	No. __________________ Things got out of control and I had to stab a clown...

9 May 2010, 11:08 AM	#7
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,248	keep your money....use it to buy another Rolex. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

9 May 2010, 02:31 PM	#8
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	I'd pass on the winder. It doesn't take much to wind the watch once a month. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

9 May 2010, 10:29 AM	#3
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	Nah.

9 May 2010, 11:00 AM	#5
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Another vote for "No."

9 May 2010, 02:36 PM	#9
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	No.

9 May 2010, 02:38 PM	#10
JMIND "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jerry Location: New Mexico Watch: 16610 M Series Posts: 1,084	Another no vote!

9 May 2010, 02:46 PM	#11
Denver Dick "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Wayne Location: Ventura County CA Watch: TT DateJust 16013 Posts: 428	I thought about a watch winder, but then decided to put the money towards this little guy instead. I'm happy about the decision. __________________ Rolex DateJust 16013 Omega Railmaster 2503.52

9 May 2010, 02:48 PM	#12
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I'm going to break the trend and say "YES"! I love the convenience of my Orbitas. I'd like to qualify by saying that winders are not a necessity, but rather a matter of convenience. Absolutely nothing wrong with letting your watch wind down. I just happen to enjoy not having to set my watch every time I pick one up. __________________ 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

9 May 2010, 03:28 PM	#13
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	nay!

9 May 2010, 05:51 PM	#14
nickriebe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: 3026'23N 8638'41W Watch: out for pirates! Posts: 692	No. __________________ ~Nick Riebe~

9 May 2010, 08:48 PM	#15
hooliganhooker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Robert Location: Iowa Watch: Rolex MilGauss Posts: 513	I'll agree with sakuraba. Not a necessity but certainly a convenience. I find myself changing watches daily based on what I'm wearing and it is nice to not dink around with setting them, changing dates etc. But you can go over the top on the winders too. DON'T! Get an inexpensive one that will do the job and THEN put the difference towards another watch. Here's the one the wife got me for Christmas. 4 watches, adjustable speeds, nice presentation. http://www.brookstone.com/watch-wind...st1FDT\|7841793 and here it is in the wild...(crappy iPhone pic) Attached Images

9 May 2010, 09:11 PM	#16
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Hey Robert, I have pretty small wrists - 6.5" to be precise. As a result, my watches with bracelets don't fit on most pillows with a hard edge. Do you think the watches will hold to the winder pillows on this Brookstone device - or not??? BTW, $200 is not bad...as long as the device does not conk out. I notice Brookstone offers "protection plans" with purchase... Thanks!

9 May 2010, 09:44 PM	#19
Alexus "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: Switzerland Watch: SD/PAM74/ExII/SRSD Posts: 393	I'm in for a Yes... It's not neccessary, but for me way more comftable to just take one of the watches with the right time and date on it at the morning :) __________________ The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible, and achieve it, generation after generation. Pearl.S.Buck

9 May 2010, 09:58 PM	#20
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Yes. I find setting and winding a watch is a pain. I like being able to put on a watch without any wait time.

9 May 2010, 11:38 PM	#22
Captainz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Aldo Location: Left Coast Watch: All of them Posts: 879	In my humble opinion, YES! I worry about messing with the watch too much by winding it. (get oil, water, dirt and debris in it).<----I dont trust myself Get a nice home for the watch. Keep it working because you never know when u need it on!!! CZ

9 May 2010, 11:42 PM	#24
RSubSS Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: US Watch: Submariner Posts: 52	I woke up today for the first time with my Sub not set, didnt wear it for a few days so i know what the posters mean about not wanting to set it all the time. I guess getting a winder would depend on future watch purchases and the cost of the winder...

9 May 2010, 11:43 PM	#25
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	I'm in the yes column too. It's a nice convenience to pick out a watch that has been sitting for 5 days and just put it on and go.

10 May 2010, 04:32 AM	#26
garg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SG Posts: 224	a winder was the first thing i did when i picked up my 2nd automatic watch. if its a simple watch without a date, maybe it isnt really necessary but when you start adding stuff and as the number of watches increases, its nice to pick up any watch you wish to wear without setting it. nice for the convenience

10 May 2010, 04:38 AM	#27
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	I have a routine when I am at home.....I bath the kids each night.....while they are splashing about I go to the safe, take out my watch box and wind each watch a good 30 or so turns....I like to look at them and hold them.....the process takes all of ten minutes and then I play with the kids......I have to be honest, the watch winder in my opinion would deprive me of my daily contact with them all.....when I am away at work (I work 4 weeks away followed by 4 weeks at home on leave) I only have one watch with me.....all the rest remain in the safe, they all stop of course....but do you know what, I actually look forward to re-setting them all when I get back....like a "hello guys" type of thing.....I will never buy a winder.....but that's just me.... __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

10 May 2010, 04:41 AM	#28
vtsnowplow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Posts: 345	I have one and it is real helpful. I hate having to always set the watch.

10 May 2010, 04:42 AM	#29
InVision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Destin, FL USA Watch: Outerspace DayDate Posts: 2,662	IMO If you get a watch winder plan ahead for your rotation and even your spouses rotation. Also buy a good like obita or rolex. They are not cheap. Mike

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