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28 April 2007, 08:11 AM | #1 |
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to wind or not to wind
ok, so i'm new to all this winding business having had quartz watches for a long while.
i work in the construction industry so don't wear my rolex during the day at work. My question is, and forgive me if it has been covered before, am i better off winding it every evening or two, letting it stop and winding it when i wear it next or buying one of those auto winding thngs? I'm just a bit concerned that the gaskets on the crown will become worn if i keep winding it. |
28 April 2007, 08:35 AM | #2 | |
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If you have several automatic watches, and if you wear them in rotation, so some don't get worn all the time but you want them to be fully wound and ready to go, then a watch winder works well. I have one: However, if you have one or perhaps two watches, and you wear them on a fairly regular basis, then you probably don't need a winder. Hope this helps!
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28 April 2007, 08:45 AM | #3 |
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Cheers Al.
So to clarify, if i give it good wind and just put it on in the evening after i have showered and made myself respectable and take it off to sleep, it should stay wound ok? |
28 April 2007, 08:49 AM | #4 |
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Absolutely! Wear in good health, my friend!
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28 April 2007, 08:54 AM | #5 |
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Nice one, mate.
Thanks for the quick response |
28 April 2007, 09:06 AM | #6 |
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Could you wear your watch at work?
I only ask because I'm also a newcomer to the automatic watch world, and was initially a bit shy about where I wore my watch and what I did with it. I was protective. Having seem some mates' Rolexes go off for service looking like they needed to be condemned, and seeing them come back looking brand new I now wear my watch all the time. It has some scratches and is developimg some character but now my other watches live in their boxes. Now, I don't work in construction so I'm not comparing jobs, but do you think you could wear it at work? |
28 April 2007, 09:14 AM | #7 |
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Hi Peter.
Its a bit different for me as i bought this watch after the death of my father so am reluctant to wear it for work. Of course, if i didn't work in the building industry it would be a different kettle of fish but i'm keen to look after it as i would like one of my sons to have it and so on. |
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Wear it however it makes YOU feel comfortable. If you don't want to wear it somewhere, don't. If it stops running, wind it
Even thought I don't know you, I'm sorry to hear about your father. It is the memories that are important, my friend |
28 April 2007, 01:06 PM | #9 | |
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Yours, on the other hand, represents a deeply personal event. My sincere condolences. As Brandon says, you have to wear it how it feels right, and it sounds like your son will inherit a great watch. Doubtless my daughter will get a bag of Rolex parts. For yourself, I hope you wear yours in the best of health as it tells the current time and reminds you of a time passed. |
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