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18 September 2006, 10:00 AM | #1 |
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To wind or not to wind?
I was thinking should i get a watch winder for my DJ Rolex?, I got a free watch winder for my wifes Rolex. Its great because everytime she wears her Rolex the Time and date is always right. BUT.... She and I dont wear our watches everyday.
So to me seems almost not important to have a winder? If you wear it maybe once or twice a week. Is it better to have a winder or it better it rest when youre not wearing it?. just curious.. |
18 September 2006, 10:19 AM | #2 |
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Hello ROLEX4EvEr,
I purchased a watch winder and I loved it. It always stayed on time. I guess I kind of hear other people say on this forum that just wind the watch twice a month and you should be fine. But I am like you, I do not wear my watch everyday. So, I let it sit on my winder until I put it on again. I still am questing the fact that a CERTIFIED ROLEX WATCHMAKER in my area is saying not to use the winder on my vintage 70's AIRKING. Very questionable why he would say that. Darrick |
18 September 2006, 10:26 AM | #3 |
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I think it's a jump ball. A winder is not going to hurt the watch and winding won't either.
Winders are convenient but not a necessity. I use one for vintage pieces with non-quick set dates. |
18 September 2006, 01:17 PM | #4 |
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I have my GMT-II on a winder with timer for 45 minutes twice a day. I think it's just great. Every time I put the watch I don't have to question the time. I always know it's within a minute or two.
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18 September 2006, 05:51 PM | #5 |
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With just two watches in my collection at any given time, I have never found the need for a winder. But I think this one below is one of the coolest ones I've ever laid eyes on!!
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18 September 2006, 06:03 PM | #6 |
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Got to agree with Mike on this one,winders only needed if watch has a lot of complications,or like Mike said perhaps without the quick set date feature.This topic has been discussed quite a few times now in forum.Manual winding will not harm your automatic watch in anyway.If you can manually wind a non auto watch daily,I am 100% sure a occasional manual wind of a auto will not harm it in anyway.
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18 September 2006, 08:43 PM | #7 |
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All depends on the application. I switch between at least two watches every week, so I like it on a winder because it's simply more convenient when I can pick it up and wear it without resetting anything.
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18 September 2006, 11:30 PM | #8 |
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All my autos have one or more complications so I keep them all on winders when i'm not wearing them. I hate having to set the day or date or month each time I want to wear the watch.
Do you know how long it would take me to reset this thing if it stopped running: I don't even want to think about it.
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19 September 2006, 10:23 AM | #10 |
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I think so, Paulie. I just haven't figured out how to do that, though. I'm only on chapter 15 of the manual.
But it cooks a mean spaghetti & meatball dish.
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23 September 2006, 04:26 AM | #12 |
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Wow. I've had my GMTII since 1992, and wear it every day of the week except when I do yardwork or in the garage. No need for a winder in my house.
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23 September 2006, 04:29 AM | #13 |
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I manually wind my 01 every other day.
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