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Rolex Lover · 3 April 2009, 10:12 PM

Dear Folks,

Does any of you know any websites about making homemade watch winders with illustrations??? I tried to google it, but the results were not fruitful

Please accept my apology if this issue was raised before in the TRF!!!

Thanks,
Ahmed

padi56 · 3 April 2009, 10:48 PM

You have two of the finest watch winders known to man they are called arms. And just attach your watch to the lower portion bit call the wrist.Watchwinders are not necessary with watches with just a simple date complication.It just takes seconds to rewind and reset if watch stops. IMHO its far better to rest a watch if not worn but if stored just a small wind say once a month will be fine.

bodybump · 3 April 2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

You have two of the finest watch winders known to man they are called arms. And just attach your watch to the lower portion bit call the wrist.Watchwinders are not necessary with watches with just a simple date complication.It just takes seconds to rewind and reset if watch stops. IMHO its far better to rest a watch if not worn but if stored just a small wind say once a month will be fine.

i agree with padi...dont waste your money on watch winders...even watches on Ad's are not placed on a winder and stands months without being wound...just send the moeny to me ahmed...

GeoGio Greece · 4 April 2009, 04:59 AM

Car windshield wipers' motors can be the basis for such a construction, not pretty but efficient.

cody p · 4 April 2009, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex Lover

Dear Folks,

Does any of you know any websites about making homemade watch winders with illustrations??? I tried to google it, but the results were not fruitful

Please accept my apology if this issue was raised before in the TRF!!!

Thanks,
Ahmed

here you go my friend:
hamster-wheel-race.jpg

CharlieG · 4 April 2009, 05:11 AM

Ahmed,
I bet the propeller would wind them right up

On serious note,in my 20 years of collecting I have never owned a winder.
I have seem some fairly inexpensive ones on Ebay.

MrCowboy99 · 4 April 2009, 05:11 AM

Here's mine.. it's cheap, water proof, and works all but about 8 hours per day.

Rolodex5551212 · 4 April 2009, 05:13 AM

Find an old stereo turntable.

iSellJerseyShore · 4 April 2009, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MrCowboy99

Here's mine.. it's cheap, water proof, and works all but about 8 hours per day.

Thats the best winder you can get!

-Frankie

sirjohnbrian · 4 April 2009, 05:48 AM

I personally like watch winders because I rotate between 3 Rolexes in any given week and it avoids the hassle of setting the time. I haven't had a problem with an Ebay bargain winder.

WatchTimes · 4 April 2009, 06:36 AM

I like winders!
Especially with my vintage GMT as setting the date can take quite a bit.
I like to rotate my watches and tend to grab and go.
If its not something I wear at least once every 10 days it sits in a beautiful
RobBox watch box.
If it doesn't have a date function I don't worry about it.
If I get the watch I want (Glashutte Original Sports Evolution Perpetual Calendar) I will surely put that on a winder as that's a lot to reset!
As for what winder.... Orbita, nice winders, fair price and THE BEST customer service you will find.

harvey · 4 April 2009, 07:12 AM

this is mine...

..you spin me right round,baby right round,like a record baby,right round round round... lol

Sweramic · 4 April 2009, 07:54 AM

AWESOME idea :D

cwru32 · 4 April 2009, 08:06 AM

if you check fisher scientific's catalog and search for nutator, i think that would do and it is probably less expensive ;]

nylawbiz · 4 April 2009, 08:10 AM

I think the main benefit of a winder is that you put less wear and tear on the crown and stem (not setting the time so often).

T5AUS · 4 April 2009, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

You have two of the finest watch winders known to man they are called arms. And just attach your watch to the lower portion bit call the wrist.Watchwinders are not necessary with watches with just a simple date complication.It just takes seconds to rewind and reset if watch stops. IMHO its far better to rest a watch if not worn but if stored just a small wind say once a month will be fine.

x2 or try the dogs tail

Wildwing · 4 April 2009, 10:17 AM

Unless you put the turntable on 78 (the kids don't even know what that means), I don't think you'll generate enough centrifugal force to get the rotor to move.

Skutt50 · 4 April 2009, 10:32 AM

I do not think that speed will help. It could however work if you tilt the TurnTable some 30 degrees.

The automatic winding mechanism works more like a pendulum where the mass tries to make it to the "bottom". A horizontal rotation of the watch will not wind the watch.

MrRetep · 4 April 2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by harvey

this is mine...

..you spin me right round,baby right round,like a record baby,right round round round... lol

sir it seems you have some shiny objects on your technics, please remove them so i can admire the real beauty in this picture

Lion · 4 April 2009, 10:46 AM

Harvey, nice looking turntable, I would suggest your continuing to use it to play "records" and not watches!!! LOL!!!

Rebel · 4 April 2009, 12:21 PM

I only have one Rolex and use my wrist as the winder. (ha ha)

scottschoe · 4 April 2009, 12:25 PM

http://www.geocities.com/dbfritts200...tch_Winder.htm

3 April 2009, 10:12 PM	#1
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4 April 2009, 05:48 AM	#10
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4 April 2009, 06:36 AM	#11
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	I like winders! Especially with my vintage GMT as setting the date can take quite a bit. I like to rotate my watches and tend to grab and go. If its not something I wear at least once every 10 days it sits in a beautiful RobBox watch box. If it doesn't have a date function I don't worry about it. If I get the watch I want (Glashutte Original Sports Evolution Perpetual Calendar) I will surely put that on a winder as that's a lot to reset! As for what winder.... Orbita, nice winders, fair price and THE BEST customer service you will find. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

4 April 2009, 05:11 AM	#6
CharlieG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Charlie Location: NY Posts: 1,135	Ahmed, I bet the propeller would wind them right up On serious note,in my 20 years of collecting I have never owned a winder. I have seem some fairly inexpensive ones on Ebay.

4 April 2009, 05:13 AM	#8
Rolodex5551212 Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: West Coast Posts: 164	Find an old stereo turntable.

4 April 2009, 07:12 AM	#12
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,437	this is mine... ..you spin me right round,baby right round,like a record baby,right round round round... lol __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

4 April 2009, 07:54 AM	#13
Sweramic "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Movies Posts: 4,531	AWESOME idea :D

4 April 2009, 08:06 AM	#14
cwru32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Edmonton Watch: GMT IIC TT Posts: 443	if you check fisher scientific's catalog and search for nutator, i think that would do and it is probably less expensive ;] __________________ بدست من امروز جز این قلم نیست، باری خدمتی میکنم ـ ابوالفضل بیهقی

4 April 2009, 08:10 AM	#15
nylawbiz Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: New York Watch: too many Posts: 705	I think the main benefit of a winder is that you put less wear and tear on the crown and stem (not setting the time so often).

4 April 2009, 10:17 AM	#17
Wildwing "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 593	Unless you put the turntable on 78 (the kids don't even know what that means), I don't think you'll generate enough centrifugal force to get the rotor to move.

4 April 2009, 10:32 AM	#18
Skutt50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Steven Location: Sweden Watch: Old English Fusee Posts: 246	I do not think that speed will help. It could however work if you tilt the TurnTable some 30 degrees. The automatic winding mechanism works more like a pendulum where the mass tries to make it to the "bottom". A horizontal rotation of the watch will not wind the watch.

4 April 2009, 10:46 AM	#20
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Harvey, nice looking turntable, I would suggest your continuing to use it to play "records" and not watches!!! LOL!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

4 April 2009, 12:21 PM	#21
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	I only have one Rolex and use my wrist as the winder. (ha ha) __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

4 April 2009, 12:25 PM	#22
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	http://www.geocities.com/dbfritts200...tch_Winder.htm __________________ __________________

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