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amanda · 19 March 2007, 10:39 AM

I've got 2 watches now right.... my beloved Panerai and the Alpha triple date.

Some of my work wardrobe isn't conducive to having the large case of the Panerai under my cuffs of some shirts/jackets/tops, so maybe 2 or 3 times each week I'll have to wear the Alpha - under sufferance I tell you.

My problem - bloody hell I hate setting this Alpha, I dont have a watch winder so when I dont wear the Alpha for a few days it stops.. resetting the thing is sloooow and painful indeeed

It's true maybe women and mechanical watches dont go together well

Maybe I need a backup Quartz or at the very least a mechanical watch with no date/complications to have to deal with

the Panerai is a BREEZE to reset I can tell you - the few times it's stopped on me, its back up and running in no time.

How do you all keep up with sooooo many watches in your collections. I'd think I'd go crazy keeping them all on time!!!

roadcarver · 19 March 2007, 10:42 AM

I bought a $60 winder that winds 4 watches. I have 7 in total so the other three I just have to set manually when I try to wear them

You can even buy a single watch winder to address your particular situation.

amanda · 19 March 2007, 10:49 AM

I know but I kind of look at it and think a winder for a watch that cost me $40US seems extravagant!!!

roadcarver · 19 March 2007, 10:52 AM

Yes true, but you and I both know you have the Pam fever, just a matter of time you'll get another Pam, so why not plan ahead?

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Originally Posted by amanda

I know but I kind of look at it and think a winder for a watch that cost me $40US seems extravagant!!!

amanda · 19 March 2007, 11:06 AM

Yeh but I'd probably buy another manual wind if I did get another PAM... actually I really want something more stealthy like an Air-King! Which would need the winder I suppose!

JJ Irani · 19 March 2007, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by amanda

I really want something more stealthy like an Air-King!

Hey Amanda,

I am stealthy, full of (hot) air and the uncrowned Rolex King!!!

Prince · 19 March 2007, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

...full of (hot) air...

Oh, are you ever opening up for a barrage with that one, JJ.

haakon59 · 19 March 2007, 12:02 PM

This is going to sound pretty primative, but I usually have 3-4 watches in rotation at any given time so what I do is wear one and keep the others in front of my computer at home, so during any kind of down time, I hand rotate them to keep them wound enough so they keep on going. I've been thinking of getting a couple of winders, but so far, my system seems to work OK.

djemmtee · 19 March 2007, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by roadcarver

I bought a $60 winder that winds 4 watches. I have 7 in total so the other three I just have to set manually when I try to wear them

You can even buy a single watch winder to address your particular situation.

may i have the link for that winder? i have to constantly reset time and date on my autos.

roadcarver · 19 March 2007, 02:44 PM

Hi dj,

It was from ebay. Let me look throgh my archives.

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Originally Posted by djemmtee

may i have the link for that winder? i have to constantly reset time and date on my autos.

Incurable · 19 March 2007, 03:04 PM

What do you mean you don't have a watch winder? I think you have the perfect one right under your nose...

All you need is the custom 'watchinator' collar, strap it on and let him/her have at it for an hour a day or so and your good to go...

amanda · 19 March 2007, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Incurable

What do you mean you don't have a watch winder? I think you have the perfect one right under your nose...

All you need is the custom 'watchinator' collar, strap it on and let him/her have at it for an hour a day or so and your good to go...

hahaha now thats really funny! He's in his 'terrible twos' stage now... destructo to the maxo - I think that'd be a bad idea. I had my Panerai on the Greg strap sitting on our Ottoman the other day... I go into the lounge to find him standing up on the Otto with his little teeth just on the strap about to drag it down.

There was yelling... and now the watch is well out of Turbo-reach

TARDIS · 19 March 2007, 05:41 PM

Amanda:

re:My problem - bloody hell I hate setting this Alpha, I dont have a watch winder so when I dont wear the Alpha for a few days it stops.. resetting the thing is sloooow and painful indeeed

Donate the Alpha to charity or some nerd kid, then you won't have all the aggro with it.

Go out and buy a Casio or a Seiko on sale somewhere.

Then your troubles will be over.

Steve

Incurable · 19 March 2007, 07:03 PM

I understand, the force is strong with this one. So the Turbo-nator and expensive watches with yummy leather bands doth not a good match make. You really should check out eBay for a winder. There are some exceptional deals there on occasion. I've noticed many ship from 'down under' so voltage may not be an issue. I got a pretty snazzy one for a very good price. If I had to pay the 'normal' price for a 4 watch winder, I wouldn't have one right now (or at least yet).

President · 19 March 2007, 07:27 PM

I manual wind the Buren a few times a day.

fat-sam · 19 March 2007, 07:58 PM

i wear change watches as soon as i get in, that way two are always wound up- there were some cheap winders on the alpha website im sure

nko51 · 20 March 2007, 12:36 AM

Any fine autowind watch, should be on a watchwinder!

dman · 20 March 2007, 11:17 AM

I used to think that to be a WIS the watch had to be an auto or manual, or high end or whatever. But I know you are a WIS Amanda just because you all the subtle difference between what you just mentioned and you also know what a watchwinder is.

Besides, you are a Paneristi first and a WIS second.

amanda · 20 March 2007, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

I used to think that to be a WIS the watch had to be an auto or manual, or high end or whatever. But I know you are a WIS Amanda just because you all the subtle difference between what you just mentioned and you also know what a watchwinder is.

Besides, you are a Paneristi first and a WIS second.

Thannks dman

you make good points on the winder and paneristi bit!!!

I'll watch for the winder.. pardon the pun... on ebay!!!

In the meantime I'll wear the Alpha for a few hours at night time.... how long would it need to be worn for to stay wound???

amanda · 20 March 2007, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nko51

Any fine autowind watch, should be on a watchwinder!

Would you call the Alpha a 'fine autowind' tho? I think thats why I have trouble buying the winder at the moment!

19 March 2007, 10:39 AM	#1
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	Maybe I'm not a true WIS..... I've got 2 watches now right.... my beloved Panerai and the Alpha triple date. Some of my work wardrobe isn't conducive to having the large case of the Panerai under my cuffs of some shirts/jackets/tops, so maybe 2 or 3 times each week I'll have to wear the Alpha - under sufferance I tell you. My problem - bloody hell I hate setting this Alpha, I dont have a watch winder so when I dont wear the Alpha for a few days it stops.. resetting the thing is sloooow and painful indeeed It's true maybe women and mechanical watches dont go together well Maybe I need a backup Quartz or at the very least a mechanical watch with no date/complications to have to deal with the Panerai is a BREEZE to reset I can tell you - the few times it's stopped on me, its back up and running in no time. How do you all keep up with sooooo many watches in your collections. I'd think I'd go crazy keeping them all on time!!!

19 March 2007, 10:42 AM	#2
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	I bought a $60 winder that winds 4 watches. I have 7 in total so the other three I just have to set manually when I try to wear them You can even buy a single watch winder to address your particular situation. __________________ I'm just a cook...

19 March 2007, 03:04 PM	#11
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	What do you mean you don't have a watch winder? I think you have the perfect one right under your nose... All you need is the custom 'watchinator' collar, strap it on and let him/her have at it for an hour a day or so and your good to go... __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

19 March 2007, 07:03 PM	#14
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	I understand, the force is strong with this one. So the Turbo-nator and expensive watches with yummy leather bands doth not a good match make. You really should check out eBay for a winder. There are some exceptional deals there on occasion. I've noticed many ship from 'down under' so voltage may not be an issue. I got a pretty snazzy one for a very good price. If I had to pay the 'normal' price for a 4 watch winder, I wouldn't have one right now (or at least yet). __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

19 March 2007, 07:58 PM	#16
fat-sam "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Manuel_Winde Location: London N1- UK Watch: Reverso Duoface Posts: 578	i wear change watches as soon as i get in, that way two are always wound up- there were some cheap winders on the alpha website im sure __________________ This confession has meant nothing

19 March 2007, 10:49 AM	#3
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	I know but I kind of look at it and think a winder for a watch that cost me $40US seems extravagant!!!

19 March 2007, 11:06 AM	#5
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	Yeh but I'd probably buy another manual wind if I did get another PAM... actually I really want something more stealthy like an Air-King! Which would need the winder I suppose!

19 March 2007, 12:02 PM	#8
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	This is going to sound pretty primative, but I usually have 3-4 watches in rotation at any given time so what I do is wear one and keep the others in front of my computer at home, so during any kind of down time, I hand rotate them to keep them wound enough so they keep on going. I've been thinking of getting a couple of winders, but so far, my system seems to work OK.

19 March 2007, 05:41 PM	#13
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Amanda: re:My problem - bloody hell I hate setting this Alpha, I dont have a watch winder so when I dont wear the Alpha for a few days it stops.. resetting the thing is sloooow and painful indeeed Donate the Alpha to charity or some nerd kid, then you won't have all the aggro with it. Go out and buy a Casio or a Seiko on sale somewhere. Then your troubles will be over. Steve

19 March 2007, 07:27 PM	#15
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	I manual wind the Buren a few times a day.

20 March 2007, 12:36 AM	#17
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	Any fine autowind watch, should be on a watchwinder! __________________

20 March 2007, 11:17 AM	#18
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	I used to think that to be a WIS the watch had to be an auto or manual, or high end or whatever. But I know you are a WIS Amanda just because you all the subtle difference between what you just mentioned and you also know what a watchwinder is. Besides, you are a Paneristi first and a WIS second. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

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