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rls77bronc · 24 January 2006, 03:36 PM

My new Rolex will not be a daily wear piece, it will be worn in the evenings when I return from work, weekends and travel.

What watch winder do you recommend? Or is one needed?

Looking on the internet the watch winder suppliers seem to be part of a cottage industry. I assume the demand is not that great, but I see you can spend from $75 to $7500....

Any suggestions or recommendations?

My long wearing watch, over 12 years old, not one sigle problem is a Seiko automatic divers. This has been one durable watch, I have put it through the mill and it runs great. The new winder may be used for the Seiko also, so a double winder may be in order.

Thanks,

Richard

JJ Irani · 24 January 2006, 03:40 PM

Hi Richard,

If it's just one Rolex for now, you may not need a winder. If you wear the Rolex in the evenings for a period of say 6 hours, you should be fine. A daily wear of 6 hours should give the watch enough power reserve to keep it going. Then, of course, you will get to the weekends when you will be wearing it most of the time.

Also remember one thing.....once you get used to seeing the Rolex on your wrist, other watches will pale by comparison and you may be pretty reluctant to take it off!!

C.J. · 24 January 2006, 03:46 PM

Once you strap that baby on you may find it very hard to take off

Don't invest to much on the winder yet. you may wear it alot more than you think!

JJ Irani · 24 January 2006, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.J.

Once you strap that baby on you may find it very hard to take off

Don't invest to much on the winder yet. you may wear it alot more than you think!

Listen to CJ, Richard....just give yourself some time with the new Rolex before you go and invest in a winder which you may later on find pretty redundant.

JJ

Gedanken · 24 January 2006, 04:38 PM

CJ's got a point, but in any case the watch is going to run for at least 40 hours once it's fully wound. If you're wearing both the Rolex and the Seiko at different parts of the day, you should be fine without a winder. By the way, nice combination and welcome to the club - a fair few of us here have Seiko divers' as well!

President Rolex · 24 January 2006, 07:02 PM

What model are you getting?

And Orbita if you need a good winder.

The President

padi56 · 24 January 2006, 08:06 PM

Yes agree with whats already said if you wear both watches for around 6 hours daily they will be fine.A manual wind now and then will do no harm.Watch winders are fine if you have watches with a lot of complications.

24 January 2006, 11:47 PM

I switch between the ExpII and my Seiko Black Monster without a winder. The great thing about the Rolex is that you can manually wind it to keep it running, negating the need for a winder.

That said, Orbita makes a robust winder.

Rockrolex · 25 January 2006, 12:10 AM

The others have given you good advice, Richard. If you have only two automatics with no complications and you will switch off every day there is no real need for a winder. As Padi said, you really only need a winder if your watch has complications (date/day/ moon phase, etc.) that would require resetting if the watch stops.

If you do want a winder, Orbita and Underwood make good relatively high end winders. LeBlanc makes a good winder (and you can get single, double, and triple winders at reasonable prices). Steinhausens are crap. Don't bother with them.

KCCHIEF · 25 January 2006, 12:41 AM

I never take off my Rolex...except for showers. Does anyone else where their watch while they sleep?

Rockrolex · 25 January 2006, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by KCCHIEF

I never take off my Rolex...except for showers. Does anyone else where their watch while they sleep?

Never.

Why do you take yours off when you shower? Afraid to get it wet? Even the EXP is good to 100 m. That should cover you in the shower.

RogerF · 25 January 2006, 01:02 AM

I always wear a watch, sometimes even in the shower (oysters can take it, they are used to water LOL)

If you have only 2 automatic watches (for now, hehehehe) dont worry about the winder. Early in 2005 I only had 3 auto watches that I wore all the time and it wasnt too bad. But once the bug bites you and you end up with 3 new Rolexes in one year along with a new Seiko and a new Omega auto then you might want to consider a winder LOL Yes 2005 was a busy year for me.

You'll see, you will get the bug eventually LOL

JJ Irani · 25 January 2006, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCCHIEF

I never take off my Rolex...except for showers. Does anyone else where their watch while they sleep?

Hey KC,

I sleep in the buff!! That means no watches too! Scary picture, uh?

C.J. · 25 January 2006, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hey KC,

I sleep in the buff!! That means no watches too! Scary picture, uh?

WAT TOO MUCH INFO!

JJ Irani · 25 January 2006, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.J.

WAT TOO MUCH INFO!

LOL! I want you to S-T-R-E-T-C-H you imagination there for a while, CJ, and think of the size of the white sweater on the bed!!

C.J. · 25 January 2006, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

LOL! I want you to S-T-R-E-T-C-H you imagination there for a while, CJ, and think of the size of the white sweater on the bed!!

I'm thinking.....polar bear rug...

JJ Irani · 25 January 2006, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.J.

I'm thinking.....polar bear rug...

Near enough, I guess!

KCCHIEF · 25 January 2006, 04:33 AM

There is nothing scarier than a naked man...unless of course he is wearing a Rolex...then he is a scary naked man with good taste.

KCCHIEF · 25 January 2006, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Never.

Why do you take yours off when you shower? Afraid to get it wet? Even the EXP is good to 100 m. That should cover you in the shower.

You must have a galaxy of microbes living underneath that watch!

Rockrolex · 25 January 2006, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCCHIEF

You must have a galaxy of microbes living underneath that watch!

Me? I'm not the one who wears a watch 24/7.

I prefer to let my watch and my wrist air out for a few hours at night.

KCCHIEF · 25 January 2006, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Me? I'm not the one who wears a watch 24/7.

I prefer to let my watch and my wrist air out for a few hours at night.

I like to impress my girlfriend 24-hours a day.

RogerF · 25 January 2006, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCCHIEF

I like to impress my girlfriend 24-hours a day.

So does your right wrist get so impressed by your left that your wrists fight?

KCCHIEF · 25 January 2006, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RogerF

So does your right wrist get so impressed by your left that your wrists fight?

No...we are a cohesive unit.

Launch Mini · 25 January 2006, 08:13 AM

I think KC must be BI.
He goes both ways, Left or Right.

Gedanken · 25 January 2006, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hey KC,

I sleep in the buff!! That means no watches too! Scary picture, uh?

It's true - here's a spy pic to prove it!

So, JJ, am I Tosser numero uno yet?

RogerF · 25 January 2006, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

It's true - here's a spy pic to prove it!

So, JJ, am I Tosser numero uno yet?

Ok this is not cool

Do you know what kind of nightmares I am going to have after seeing this pic?

Do you realize how much therapy I am gonna need to get the mental image out of my head?

Gedanken · 25 January 2006, 01:08 PM

MUAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! Nightmares for EVERYONE!

ralphieralph · 25 January 2006, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RogerF

Ok this is not cool

Do you know what kind of nightmares I am going to have after seeing this pic?

Do you realize how much therapy I am gonna need to get the mental image out of my head?

You and me both im sick!!!!!!!!

Rockrolex · 25 January 2006, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RogerF

Ok this is not cool

Do you know what kind of nightmares I am going to have after seeing this pic?

Do you realize how much therapy I am gonna need to get the mental image out of my head?

Whatsa matter. Haven't you ever seen a black sheep in bed before?

JJ Irani · 25 January 2006, 03:03 PM

James,

You're like this far (holding thumb and index finger 2 mm apart!) from hitting TOP SPOT!!

24 January 2006, 03:36 PM	#1
rls77bronc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14	Now for the New Members Second Question My new Rolex will not be a daily wear piece, it will be worn in the evenings when I return from work, weekends and travel. What watch winder do you recommend? Or is one needed? Looking on the internet the watch winder suppliers seem to be part of a cottage industry. I assume the demand is not that great, but I see you can spend from $75 to $7500.... Any suggestions or recommendations? My long wearing watch, over 12 years old, not one sigle problem is a Seiko automatic divers. This has been one durable watch, I have put it through the mill and it runs great. The new winder may be used for the Seiko also, so a double winder may be in order. Thanks, Richard

24 January 2006, 03:40 PM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hi Richard, If it's just one Rolex for now, you may not need a winder. If you wear the Rolex in the evenings for a period of say 6 hours, you should be fine. A daily wear of 6 hours should give the watch enough power reserve to keep it going. Then, of course, you will get to the weekends when you will be wearing it most of the time. Also remember one thing.....once you get used to seeing the Rolex on your wrist, other watches will pale by comparison and you may be pretty reluctant to take it off!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

24 January 2006, 04:38 PM	#5
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	CJ's got a point, but in any case the watch is going to run for at least 40 hours once it's fully wound. If you're wearing both the Rolex and the Seiko at different parts of the day, you should be fine without a winder. By the way, nice combination and welcome to the club - a fair few of us here have Seiko divers' as well! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

24 January 2006, 08:06 PM	#7
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,831	Yes agree with whats already said if you wear both watches for around 6 hours daily they will be fine.A manual wind now and then will do no harm.Watch winders are fine if you have watches with a lot of complications. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

25 January 2006, 12:10 AM	#9
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,828	The others have given you good advice, Richard. If you have only two automatics with no complications and you will switch off every day there is no real need for a winder. As Padi said, you really only need a winder if your watch has complications (date/day/ moon phase, etc.) that would require resetting if the watch stops. If you do want a winder, Orbita and Underwood make good relatively high end winders. LeBlanc makes a good winder (and you can get single, double, and triple winders at reasonable prices). Steinhausens are crap. Don't bother with them. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

24 January 2006, 03:46 PM	#3
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Once you strap that baby on you may find it very hard to take off Don't invest to much on the winder yet. you may wear it alot more than you think!

24 January 2006, 07:02 PM	#6
President Rolex Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palm Springs, CA, Posts: 119	What model are you getting? And Orbita if you need a good winder. The President

24 January 2006, 11:47 PM	#8
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	I switch between the ExpII and my Seiko Black Monster without a winder. The great thing about the Rolex is that you can manually wind it to keep it running, negating the need for a winder. That said, Orbita makes a robust winder.

25 January 2006, 12:41 AM	#10
KCCHIEF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Kansas City, MO Watch: Daytona & Sub Date Posts: 256	I never take off my Rolex...except for showers. Does anyone else where their watch while they sleep? __________________ Johnny Bench called SS Daytona w/ White Dial (116520) SS Submariner Date (116610LN)

25 January 2006, 01:02 AM	#12
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	I always wear a watch, sometimes even in the shower (oysters can take it, they are used to water LOL) If you have only 2 automatic watches (for now, hehehehe) dont worry about the winder. Early in 2005 I only had 3 auto watches that I wore all the time and it wasnt too bad. But once the bug bites you and you end up with 3 new Rolexes in one year along with a new Seiko and a new Omega auto then you might want to consider a winder LOL Yes 2005 was a busy year for me. You'll see, you will get the bug eventually LOL

25 January 2006, 04:33 AM	#18
KCCHIEF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Kansas City, MO Watch: Daytona & Sub Date Posts: 256	There is nothing scarier than a naked man...unless of course he is wearing a Rolex...then he is a scary naked man with good taste. __________________ Johnny Bench called SS Daytona w/ White Dial (116520) SS Submariner Date (116610LN)

25 January 2006, 08:13 AM	#24
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	I think KC must be BI. He goes both ways, Left or Right. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

25 January 2006, 01:08 PM	#27
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	MUAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! Nightmares for EVERYONE! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

25 January 2006, 03:03 PM	#30
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	James, You're like this far (holding thumb and index finger 2 mm apart!) from hitting TOP SPOT!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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