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Gedanken · 29 May 2006, 01:09 AM

... I've finally caved in. Hell, I won the Fleabay auction for just US$29.99:

The funny thing is that the shipping will be four times the price!

Ah well, with four automatic watches, and now finding myself switching regularly between three of them, it was only a matter of time before I pulled the trigger on one of these things.

Prince · 29 May 2006, 02:27 AM

Yep. That's the one I have, and for about the same price. You won't regret it!!!

Goodwatch · 29 May 2006, 02:31 AM

How are they powered? Mains or battery? Price is very good I must say

Prince · 29 May 2006, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

How are they powered? Mains or battery? Price is very good I must say

Powered by mains. They use "fuzzy logic", with three different turning routines. I always have mine on 100 seconds to the left - rest 300 seconds - then 100 seconds to the right. The watches keep almost perfect time on the winder!

mamas · 29 May 2006, 04:13 AM

seems like a great buy!

JJ Irani · 29 May 2006, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

How are they powered? Mains or battery? Price is very good I must say

Allan's FOUR watches you see above are all battery powered. The winder works on mains!!

Prince · 29 May 2006, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Allan's FOUR watches you see above are all battery powered. The winder works on mains!!

LOL

I know something that is "battery-powered"...

dman · 29 May 2006, 05:11 AM

Good pickup mate!! Looks like you need one more watch to fill er up.

mailman · 29 May 2006, 07:35 AM

That's a nice pick up. Even with shipping included

Rockrolex · 29 May 2006, 08:02 AM

Well done, James. After you start using it, you'll wonder how you ever got along with one.

Gedanken · 29 May 2006, 12:55 PM

Thanks, guys! I'm pretty chuffed, considering that the RRP is supposed to be US$1299.

Thanks for the firsthand info, Allan! I really wasn't sure what I was getting for my money. Anyway, I've emailed the seller to ask how much extra he charges for a 220V adaptor instead of the usual 110V, and once he gets back to me I'll close the deal.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the product description states that it can also run on two D-size batteries.

Daren, as always, is astute in his observations. Now what shall I get to fill up that last spot ... ?

Maybe I can talk Sash into accepting an automatic watch, although she's already said that she doesn't like the Lady Sub or Lady Date.

Ed, I don't think I'll have to wait that long. The moment I put in my first bid, I was looking forward to not having to reset my watches again!

dman · 29 May 2006, 01:29 PM

Gotta be the GMT II mate.

Gedanken · 29 May 2006, 03:22 PM

Ehh, I'm going to wait till the SS comes out with a Triplock, I think. It's a JJ thing, but I've tried the GMT out and it just doesn't feel right to me.

dman · 29 May 2006, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Ehh, I'm going to wait till the SS comes out with a Triplock, I think. It's a JJ thing, but I've tried the GMT out and it just doesn't feel right to me.

Outside the family of the Crown jewel perhaps?

Gedanken · 29 May 2006, 08:49 PM

Well, I've wandered as far as Tudor, so who knows? Right now I'm taking it easy and keeping an eye out for something that tickles my fancy.

dman · 29 May 2006, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

Well, I've wandered as far as Tudor, so who knows? Right now I'm taking it easy and keeping an eye out for something that tickles my fancy.

Sounds cool.

29 May 2006, 10:31 PM

Are you kidding me? Thirty bux for a winder/box? that's a STEAL!

Nice score, James.

Gedanken · 29 May 2006, 11:12 PM

Well, that plus a hundred and twenty for shipping

, but yeah, I'm pretty chuffed.

29 May 2006, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

Well, that plus a hundred and twenty for shipping

, but yeah, I'm pretty chuffed.

So what? $150 for a quad winder? Let me know how you like it. I may try and pick one up myself.

Alan From New York · 30 May 2006, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

So what? $150 for a quad winder? Let me know how you like it. I may try and pick one up myself.

And then will come the urge to "fill in" the two empty spaces.

30 May 2006, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan From New York

And then will come the urge to "fill in" the two empty spaces.

Good point. That could be a dangerous purchase.

seanneok11 · 30 May 2006, 02:00 PM

hey wouldnt those things stretch the bracelet?

Biblebanger · 31 May 2006, 09:28 AM

I bought that same winder a couple of months back on ebay too. It run me like $38 and the shipping was $40. I was not expecting much but I have to say for $80 dollars it is not too bad. It runs off of 110v or two D batteries. The worksmanship is actually really good for the price. I do suspect thought that Steelfish will kill it in a matter of time.

Especially since it tips the scale at 8.0 oz. = half pound of watch.

Hmmm

I wonder what my new PO weighs in at?

JJ Irani · 31 May 2006, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Biblebanger

Hmmm

I wonder what my new PO weighs in at?

The 45.5 mm PO I had last year weighed in at a massive 222 grams - just over 7½ oz.

mailman · 31 May 2006, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

The 45.5 mm PO I had last year weighed in at a massive 222 grams - just over 7½ oz.

That's about the size of a nice fillet

Gedanken · 31 May 2006, 07:54 PM

Damn, BB, that winder motor would be giving up in despair trying to turn that tank!

Sean, I'm not sure what material the pads are made of. In any case, I've got a watch case with pads that fit my watches, so I should just be able to swap them.

29 May 2006, 01:09 AM	#1
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	After all I've said about not wanting a watch winder ... ... I've finally caved in. Hell, I won the Fleabay auction for just US$29.99: The funny thing is that the shipping will be four times the price! Ah well, with four automatic watches, and now finding myself switching regularly between three of them, it was only a matter of time before I pulled the trigger on one of these things. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

29 May 2006, 02:27 AM	#2
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Yep. That's the one I have, and for about the same price. You won't regret it!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

29 May 2006, 02:31 AM	#3
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	How are they powered? Mains or battery? Price is very good I must say __________________ Member# 127

29 May 2006, 05:11 AM	#8
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Good pickup mate!! Looks like you need one more watch to fill er up. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

29 May 2006, 07:35 AM	#9
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,504	That's a nice pick up. Even with shipping included __________________ JJ

29 May 2006, 04:13 AM	#5
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	seems like a great buy!

29 May 2006, 08:02 AM	#10
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,945	Well done, James. After you start using it, you'll wonder how you ever got along with one. __________________ 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

29 May 2006, 12:55 PM	#11
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Thanks, guys! I'm pretty chuffed, considering that the RRP is supposed to be US$1299. Thanks for the firsthand info, Allan! I really wasn't sure what I was getting for my money. Anyway, I've emailed the seller to ask how much extra he charges for a 220V adaptor instead of the usual 110V, and once he gets back to me I'll close the deal. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the product description states that it can also run on two D-size batteries. Daren, as always, is astute in his observations. Now what shall I get to fill up that last spot ... ? Maybe I can talk Sash into accepting an automatic watch, although she's already said that she doesn't like the Lady Sub or Lady Date. Ed, I don't think I'll have to wait that long. The moment I put in my first bid, I was looking forward to not having to reset my watches again! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

29 May 2006, 01:29 PM	#12
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Gotta be the GMT II mate. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

29 May 2006, 03:22 PM	#13
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Ehh, I'm going to wait till the SS comes out with a Triplock, I think. It's a JJ thing, but I've tried the GMT out and it just doesn't feel right to me. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

29 May 2006, 08:49 PM	#15
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Well, I've wandered as far as Tudor, so who knows? Right now I'm taking it easy and keeping an eye out for something that tickles my fancy. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

29 May 2006, 10:31 PM	#17
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Are you kidding me? Thirty bux for a winder/box? that's a STEAL! Nice score, James.

29 May 2006, 11:12 PM	#18
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Well, that plus a hundred and twenty for shipping , but yeah, I'm pretty chuffed. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

30 May 2006, 02:00 PM	#22
seanneok11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Sean Location: Los Angeles Watch: Ap,rolex, rolex Posts: 172	hey wouldnt those things stretch the bracelet?

31 May 2006, 09:28 AM	#23
Biblebanger Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fargo Posts: 116	I bought that same winder a couple of months back on ebay too. It run me like $38 and the shipping was $40. I was not expecting much but I have to say for $80 dollars it is not too bad. It runs off of 110v or two D batteries. The worksmanship is actually really good for the price. I do suspect thought that Steelfish will kill it in a matter of time. Especially since it tips the scale at 8.0 oz. = half pound of watch. Hmmm I wonder what my new PO weighs in at?

31 May 2006, 07:54 PM	#26
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Damn, BB, that winder motor would be giving up in despair trying to turn that tank! Sean, I'm not sure what material the pads are made of. In any case, I've got a watch case with pads that fit my watches, so I should just be able to swap them. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

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