What would you do in this scenario--

[SubSpace]

I have an Explorer and a Submariner, and these are my only automatic watches (my Speedmaster is the manual wind). I was also gifted with an Orbita Sparta watch winder.

Now, what I would like to do is wear the Explorer M-F, and make the Submariner my weekend watch. My question is, in terms of wear and tear, would I be better off keeping the Sub on the Orbita during the week, or should I let it rest and re-set/wind up every weekend?

Would any wear and tear from unscrewing the crown every week be greater than keeping it on the winder?

I apologize if this subject has been addressed a million times in another variation, but I'm interested in your opinions.

Thanks a lot!

[GolfPunk]

I personally wouldn't use a winder. Wear the watch you want to wear at that time and if required wind it up manually

[karmatp]

I am anti winder unless you have a watch with multiple complications that is a bear to set. Other than that, they are a waste of money IMHO, I would rather have my mechanical movements "resting".

[Roja]

Originally Posted by golfpunk

i personally wouldn't use a winder. Wear the watch you want to wear at that time and if required wind it up manually

+ 1

[nauticajoe]

Why not alternate between all three? It's always nice to change it up IMO. With regards the Sub & Exp, they both have pretty good reserve time, so I don't see the need to wind same since you have an Orbita.

[Dr. Robert]

Originally Posted by nauticajoe

Why not alternate between all three? It's always nice to change it up IMO. With regards the Sub & Exp, they both have pretty good reserve time, so I don't see the need to wind same since you have an Orbita.

I agree with Joe.......and since you have 3.....you could wear all of them all,
change it up during the 7 days......no need for the Orbita....sell it & use the funds towards buying another watch.

[MortgageGuy]

I would not think twice about using a winder. At all times I have two to three Rolex on my winder... never had any issues

[Le Chef]

Sell the winder.

[Miguel c]

Rolex was made to be wear everyday all the time. Simply the best.

[mjclark32]

Wouldn't use the winder either.

[mrbill2mrbill2]

I use a winder because it makes life easier. But, I also manually wind all my watches at least once a month, leave off winder, to keep the winding train lubricants where they should be.

[SubSpace]

Thanks, guys--
It's wonderful to have this "problem."
I used to be a one watch guy...

[padi56]

Originally Posted by SubSpace

I have an Explorer and a Submariner, and these are my only automatic watches (my Speedmaster is the manual wind). I was also gifted with an Orbita Sparta watch winder.

Now, what I would like to do is wear the Explorer M-F, and make the Submariner my weekend watch. My question is, in terms of wear and tear, would I be better off keeping the Sub on the Orbita during the week, or should I let it rest and re-set/wind up every weekend?

Would any wear and tear from unscrewing the crown every week be greater than keeping it on the winder?

I apologize if this subject has been addressed a million times in another variation, but I'm interested in your opinions.

Thanks a lot!

Like everything in life if its used it will wear,but just think of all thousands upon thousands of manual wind Rolex.Now they got wound for decades without problems,I know used to have two,my sons wear them now 40 years old and still going strong.This crown tube wear is nonsense yes they will wear over many many years of use but as long as normal service routine is used.These parts are normal replaceable items that are part of normal routine service.Just because its auto don't mean you cannot use the crown daily if you wanted too.I have a manual wind watch with a screw down crown that gets quite a bit of wrist time that cost 5 years ago $60 thats still fine in the screw down crown department and timekeeping.

[HL65]

No winder--manual wind fine. Keeping on a winder will put excess wear on watch-that is a fact. I know one thing--not one of my vintage watches will ever see a winder other than me wrist and thumb/finger! Whatever floats your boat though......

[aleiberman]

i got a dual winder two years ago from my wife as a gift, and used it for a few weeks, until i realized it was a waste for me. let them rest when not worn. that seems to be the best advice. however, regardless of more or less wear, if the machine is configured properly, they cant break your watch to the point of no repair, and I can see why people use them. i dont mind rotating and setting watches.

[poppydog]

I use winders and make sure the direction is switched each day. Some watche's though do sit in the safe for a few weeks at a time and I usually don't use the crown but simply gently shake the watch when it meets the correct time. Each to his own, I guess.

[slcbbrown]

I bought an inexpensive winder, but I no longer bother to use it. I don't like the idea of non-stop wear on the movements.

[Speed]

My 2-watch winder sits idle as the cushions are a bit too big for my bracelet settings.

Damn girly wrists o' mine!!

[B. Doggy]

I like winders. The convenience of just taking the watch off and putting it on my wrist appeals to me.