best setting for watch winder?

[brownoysterdj]

Hey just wondering cause I just recently picked up a new watch winder...It has 4 settings, and want to know which is the best setting so my watches do not get overwound? Or does it not really matter?

A. Rotate 33 seconds rest 12 minutes
B. Rotate 10 minutes, rest 90 minutes
C. Rotate 30 minutes, rest 3 hours.
D. Rotate 1 hour, rest 3 hours.

Thanks in advance!

[frostie]

A rolex cannot get overwound. It has some kind of protection mechanism that protects the spring from getting overwound

[brownoysterdj]

Cool, so basically it doesnt really matter what setting it's on?

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by brownoysterdj

Cool, so basically it doesnt really matter what setting it's on?

Well, watch winders are more of a convenience than a necessity

If you would have a very complicated watch like a Patek Philippe or IWC perpetual calendar, a watch winder comes in handy so that you do not have to adjust the whole calendar if the watch has stopped.

But for a Rolex where you would only have to adjust the date, I do not believe you need a watch winder. So I would just let it stop and give it a full 40 windings before wearing it again.

You can read more in the FAQ's, section "Winding setting your watch". here is the link:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=8478

(scroll a bit down)

A long term "rest" of the watch would definately NOT harm the watch! Modern watch lubrication oils are synthetic and would not dry out like the oils used in older watches.

When you are wearing your watch, the parts are actually being exposed to WEAR AND TEAR. And if you are keeping the watch constantly moving on a watch winder, this means even MORE wear and tear.

Therefore a watch winder has no positive effect on the watch whatsoever, but is a mere practical device to keep it going.

[frostie]

Originally Posted by brownoysterdj

Cool, so basically it doesnt really matter what setting it's on?

no it doesn't really matter just do whatever you want.

[haakon59]

You will have to find the manufacturers instructions on this, because different movements need different amounts of winding. Automatic movements, in general, cannot be over-wound as they have a clutch to prevent this. On the other hand, most manufacturers or the winder manufacturers will post different winding regimes for each movement. I suggest you ask for their instructions.

[brownoysterdj]

Cool, thanks for the good info its much appreciated...Good post SD that link is very informative.

Thanks again!

[Tools]

Based on some quick fuzzy math, and the estimated number of rotations your winder might give when on.... and the estimated 900 rotations per 24 hrs it takes to fully wind a Rolex..

I would pick either b or c..........and probably b for minimum affect to the watch. No, you cannot "overwind" your Rolex.


However, I am not a winder fan....I see no point in wearing out a half dozen watches all at the same rate.....

[brownoysterdj]

Thank you very much Bush!...I mean tool hehe...The winder is pretty neat, Garinin makes it and for under 100 bucks I highly reccomend it...It makes no noise and has 4 settings...Search garinin on amazon and youll find it...It was a good little buy!

[dubyatf]

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Well, watch winders are more of a convenience than a necessity

If you would have a very complicated watch like a Patek Philippe or IWC perpetual calendar, a watch winder comes in handy so that you do not have to adjust the whole calendar if the watch has stopped.

But for a Rolex where you would only have to adjust the date, I do not believe you need a watch winder. So I would just let it stop and give it a full 40 windings before wearing it again.

You can read more in the FAQ's, section "Winding setting your watch". here is the link:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=8478

(scroll a bit down)

A long term "rest" of the watch would definately NOT harm the watch! Modern watch lubrication oils are synthetic and would not dry out like the oils used in older watches.

When you are wearing your watch, the parts are actually being exposed to WEAR AND TEAR. And if you are keeping the watch constantly moving on a watch winder, this means even MORE wear and tear.

Therefore a watch winder has no positive effect on the watch whatsoever, but is a mere practical device to keep it going.

Bo - This is good to hear! I don't wear my Sub daily (I'm a lefty so my watches get a little extra abuse!). I've been winding it up as needed.

Thanks

[rongmt]

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

If you would have a very complicated watch like a Patek Philippe or IWC perpetual calendar, a watch winder comes in handy so that you do not have to adjust the whole calendar if the watch has stopped.

But for a Rolex where you would only have to adjust the date, I do not believe you need a watch winder.

On the other hand, a GMT needs to be set to, well, GMT, and it takes 2 times around the dial to change the date by one day. Since you can go backwards or forwards to set the date, the worst case scenario is 30 laps (puff, puff puff, wheeze).

However, I think I'll take my sub and SD off the winders since they are both quickset dates.

Ron