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abcde50 · 7 July 2008, 04:44 PM

Maybe been asked before, but do you put your Rolex(s) in a winder when you are not wearing it???

frostie · 7 July 2008, 05:49 PM

I don't have a winder since i have only one watch but i would consider buying one if i had more than two watches. I think having a winder is much better when you're having a lot of watches cause you are avoiding winding them all the time which for me is rather boring

Trurolexer · 7 July 2008, 06:08 PM

My hand is the BEST Winder.

Zed Homme · 7 July 2008, 06:10 PM

I have one, but I never use it.

walds11 · 7 July 2008, 06:41 PM

Yes, for the convenience factor.

swatty · 7 July 2008, 07:12 PM

I use my wrist

Attila · 7 July 2008, 08:34 PM

Well considering I just put a deposit on a new watch over the weekend I will now be in this same predicament. If anyone can recommend a good watch winder that is battery powered I would be grateful for any advise also.

toph · 7 July 2008, 08:36 PM

nope

BigHat · 7 July 2008, 10:13 PM

I use one. I have a number of watches in a 6 spot Orbita. While not a huge hassle to wind them, it's nice just to grab the one you want to wear and it's ready to go. Of course, that 8-day Panerai and Lange are manuals so I have some periodic winding anyway.

Prince · 7 July 2008, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abcde50

Maybe been asked before, but do you put your Rolex(s) in a winder when you are not wearing it???

Yes.

zak98 · 7 July 2008, 10:52 PM

i do.. wolf winders. module 3.0. great for use in a safe as well.

watchlady · 8 July 2008, 12:32 AM

Yes, several, but I like the Orbita's the best.

redshirt1957 · 8 July 2008, 12:46 AM

Used to until our neighborhood has a rash of break-ins.

. Now they all sit in a safe.

.

DeepSeaWatches · 8 July 2008, 12:45 AM

I was actually just going to make a post about this. There are differing opinions on the long term effects (wear and tear on the movement) of using a winder vs. simply winding a watch up when it's ready to be worn.

Obviously this isn't an issue if you only have 1 or 2 watches in rotation, but I'm curious to hear what those of you who have several are doing...

BigHat · 8 July 2008, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DeepSeaWatches

I was actually just going to make a post about this. There are differing opinions on the long term effects (wear and tear on the movement) of using a winder vs. simply winding a watch up when it's ready to be worn.

Obviously this isn't an issue if you only have 1 or 2 watches in rotation, but I'm curious to hear what those of you who have several are doing...

Yep, watch winders or not -- one of those TRF "vampire" threads that surface every couple of weeks.

To me the bottom line is that it just doesn't matter. There may be wear and tear by keeping your watch properly wound, but if you service it regularly it's not an issue. An adjunct agrument address the "oils." In other words, does a winder keep the "juices flowing" and leaving it in a drawer cause them to congeal? With moden lubes, this isn't likely to happen. There is also a certain amount of wear and tear that comes from having to unscrew crown and wind it. That why Panerai went to long power reserves years ago; it helped maintain the water resistance by limiting the need to wind etc.

Again, in practice I don't think it matters. My final point on the subject though is that some very complex watches with perpetual calendars, moon phase etc really become a hassle to reset and you save lots of time by keeping them in a winder.

Prince · 8 July 2008, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DeepSeaWatches

...There are differing opinions on the long term effects (wear and tear on the movement) of using a winder vs. simply winding a watch up when it's ready to be worn.
Obviously this isn't an issue if you only have 1 or 2 watches in rotation, but I'm curious to hear what those of you who have several are doing...

Obviously, I have four of them in the winder pictured in my previous post. None of them has suffered any ill effects from being in the winder 24/7 (except for the one on my wrist), and in fact, are more accurate all of the time on the winder than they are when left off, and just resting on a side or something.

As many folks have stated before, they are not a requirement, to be sure. BUT... if you have several automatic watches, and you want them ready to go without the need to wind them first and set the date (if it has the feature), then a winder is a very nice convenience!

mfer · 8 July 2008, 12:52 AM

Yeah, I bought one. It is the orbita sparta 2. It is battery powered and it turns once every 10 minutes and then the gently swings back and fourth like a pendulum just using gravity. The battery is supposed to last 2 years minimum and it winds it more like a hand would. Here is where I got it.

http://209.61.152.60/ProductDetails....uctCode=spa003

DeepSeaWatches · 8 July 2008, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

Yeah, I bought one. It is the orbita sparta 2. It is battery powered and it turns once every 10 minutes and then the gently swings back and fourth like a pendulum just using gravity. The battery is supposed to last 2 years minimum and it winds it more like a hand would. Here is where I got it.

http://209.61.152.60/ProductDetails....uctCode=spa003

Very nice, I like the fact that it runs off of batteries so you don't have to keep the winder near an outlet...

zak98 · 8 July 2008, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DeepSeaWatches

Very nice, I like the fact that it runs off of batteries so you don't have to keep the winder near an outlet...

yep.. i have 4 wolf module 3.0 winders. they sit in a safe as well. only need to charge them once in a while.. about 2-3 month run time. very nice. relatively small.

John685 · 8 July 2008, 01:10 AM

I have an Orbita Siena 2 and love it.

I don't think it hurts to have it on a winder and remenber we're talking about a Rolex movement! The convenience is great if you have a regular rotation.

The Orbita also allows you to set the TPD (turns per day) based on the brand of watch. Mine runs on batteries or house current. I use the batteries, as I store the winder in the safe when vacationing or I'm going to be away from home for long periods.

Tools · 8 July 2008, 01:11 AM

I have about 16 auto-wind watches and I don't use a winder at all.

I rotate through about 6 of them (but I also have 2 wind-up's in the rotation too) , another 4 get "special" time, and the others sit in their box and just wait for that moment...

Since I rotate about every 2 weeks or so, I just take up the watch I'm going to wear, wind and set it, and put it on.. To me, this means that none of the watches see more than a couple of months of wrist time all year....

I feel I can comfortably wait 10 years for any Service Call, no hurry. If they were all on winders, I would not feel as comfortable with this time interval..

Now, if Mrs Tools got me a good one I would feel compelled to use it, but that's a different thread...

Chris B · 8 July 2008, 01:21 AM

Love my winder, its never missed a beat in almost 2 years

dfn8tly · 8 July 2008, 12:24 PM

Yes. I only have one Rolex but since it's not a daily wearer I like keeping it on a winder. That way when I put it on it's always ready to go. I find the accuracy improved as well. Mine is a bit noisy (don't know the brand) so I have to schedule it with a timer during the day. IMHO they're a worthy investment.

7 July 2008, 04:44 PM	#1
abcde50 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: Australia Posts: 67	Do you use winders? Maybe been asked before, but do you put your Rolex(s) in a winder when you are not wearing it???

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frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	I don't have a winder since i have only one watch but i would consider buying one if i had more than two watches. I think having a winder is much better when you're having a lot of watches cause you are avoiding winding them all the time which for me is rather boring __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

7 July 2008, 06:41 PM	#5
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	Yes, for the convenience factor. __________________ Adam

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toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	nope __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

7 July 2008, 10:52 PM	#11
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	i do.. wolf winders. module 3.0. great for use in a safe as well. __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

7 July 2008, 06:08 PM	#3
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	My hand is the BEST Winder.

7 July 2008, 06:10 PM	#4
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	I have one, but I never use it.

7 July 2008, 07:12 PM	#6
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	I use my wrist

7 July 2008, 08:34 PM	#7
Attila Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Attila Location: VIC AUS Watch: GMT/Explorer/Sptfr Posts: 320	Well considering I just put a deposit on a new watch over the weekend I will now be in this same predicament. If anyone can recommend a good watch winder that is battery powered I would be grateful for any advise also.

7 July 2008, 10:13 PM	#9
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	I use one. I have a number of watches in a 6 spot Orbita. While not a huge hassle to wind them, it's nice just to grab the one you want to wear and it's ready to go. Of course, that 8-day Panerai and Lange are manuals so I have some periodic winding anyway.

8 July 2008, 12:32 AM	#12
watchlady "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: the other Lisa Location: Metro New York Watch: SS/RG Datejust Posts: 1,014	Yes, several, but I like the Orbita's the best. __________________ Oyster Date 15200 : DJ Mid TT RG 178241: DJ SS 116234 Sub ND 14060M : PLATTY YM 16622 : Milgauss 116400 White

8 July 2008, 12:46 AM	#13
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Used to until our neighborhood has a rash of break-ins.. Now they all sit in a safe..

8 July 2008, 12:45 AM	#14
DeepSeaWatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: United States Posts: 266	I was actually just going to make a post about this. There are differing opinions on the long term effects (wear and tear on the movement) of using a winder vs. simply winding a watch up when it's ready to be worn. Obviously this isn't an issue if you only have 1 or 2 watches in rotation, but I'm curious to hear what those of you who have several are doing... __________________ Rolex: 16600 \| 116400 V Panerai: Fiddy \| 232 Sinn : U1

8 July 2008, 12:52 AM	#17
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Yeah, I bought one. It is the orbita sparta 2. It is battery powered and it turns once every 10 minutes and then the gently swings back and fourth like a pendulum just using gravity. The battery is supposed to last 2 years minimum and it winds it more like a hand would. Here is where I got it. http://209.61.152.60/ProductDetails....uctCode=spa003 __________________ member#3242

8 July 2008, 01:10 AM	#20
John685 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Kansas Watch: YG DD Posts: 497	I have an Orbita Siena 2 and love it. I don't think it hurts to have it on a winder and remenber we're talking about a Rolex movement! The convenience is great if you have a regular rotation. The Orbita also allows you to set the TPD (turns per day) based on the brand of watch. Mine runs on batteries or house current. I use the batteries, as I store the winder in the safe when vacationing or I'm going to be away from home for long periods. __________________ Regards, John There is never enough time, unless you're serving it. His: TT DJ (116233) YG/Oyster/White dial, romans TT DJ (116231) RG/Jubilee/Black dial, romans Universal Geneve Polerouter Sub Hers: TT LDJ (179171) RG/Jubilee/BMOP dial, romans

8 July 2008, 01:11 AM	#21
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	I have about 16 auto-wind watches and I don't use a winder at all. I rotate through about 6 of them (but I also have 2 wind-up's in the rotation too) , another 4 get "special" time, and the others sit in their box and just wait for that moment... Since I rotate about every 2 weeks or so, I just take up the watch I'm going to wear, wind and set it, and put it on.. To me, this means that none of the watches see more than a couple of months of wrist time all year.... I feel I can comfortably wait 10 years for any Service Call, no hurry. If they were all on winders, I would not feel as comfortable with this time interval.. Now, if Mrs Tools got me a good one I would feel compelled to use it, but that's a different thread... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

8 July 2008, 01:21 AM	#22
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Love my winder, its never missed a beat in almost 2 years

8 July 2008, 12:24 PM	#23
dfn8tly Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Richard Location: The Villages, FL Watch: GMT-II Posts: 396	Yes. I only have one Rolex but since it's not a daily wearer I like keeping it on a winder. That way when I put it on it's always ready to go. I find the accuracy improved as well. Mine is a bit noisy (don't know the brand) so I have to schedule it with a timer during the day. IMHO they're a worthy investment.

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