Storage advice

[Combine man]

Originally Posted by Chester01

How you got the watch is irrelevant. The original post was soliciting advice on storage no?

My advice is even if you don’t want to hear it, wear it. There is no rationale that makes sense to store the watch. If you keep it and don’t intend to wear it, it just collects dust, and will eventually need a service.


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I wonder how many TRF members "store" watches as you put it?if you had read the posts you would see that the watch was worn for the first 3 yrs I owned it.
You will also see I have thanked contributors for their comments,I am quite happy to receive all comments,most are useful,unlike yours that are courting controversy
and while forums invite discussion no one is interested in your crap.I thank people who have replied to my original post,and suggest this thread is finished.
If you have nothing of value to say I suggest you keep quiet,and your comments to yourself.

[Chester01]

Originally Posted by Combine man

I wonder how many TRF members "store" watches as you put it?if you had read the posts you would see that the watch was worn for the first 3 yrs I owned it.
You will also see I have thanked contributors for their comments,I am quite happy to receive all comments,most are useful,unlike yours that are courting controversy
and while forums invite discussion no one is interested in your crap.I thank people who have replied to my original post,and suggest this thread is finished.
If you have nothing of value to say I suggest you keep quiet,and your comments to yourself.

I am very sorry, clearly keeping the watch in your wonder and watching it go around is what you want to do. So enjoy watching your watch, and I’ll enjoy mine on my wrist.


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[dukie748]

Many people have many watches - so it's impossible to 'wear' them all constantly.

The tone of a few of the replies are simply rude, and seem to be trying to stir controversy just for the sake of it.

[Stewart_88]

You've made it clear that you own several watches so from what Chester is saying you should wear all your watches at the same time...... never store them


I have my watches on a winder when im sleeping and when not being worn, I rotate what im wearing daily or every other.

as others say you could try let it run down and wind it but personally as its quite a big loss i would prob take straight to rolex to look at and hope its in warranty

[studioJ]

How can a member with circa 3k posts be so gross to somebody asking a perfectly fair question? Go away with your unnecessary aggression. Remove your elitist, ideological mentality, he just asked how to store a watch that he’s not currently wearing you silly, silly man.

[Atone]

Originally Posted by Chester01

Listen, clearly the advise here is only what one wants to hear. In that case, put your Rolex in the winder, and never, ever under any circumstances take it out. Just watch it go round and round, round and round. Enjoy the watching.


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You’re having a bad day. Maybe a nap and a sandwich. OP asked about watch storage, you responded with collecting and financial advice. I figured that meant you were open to unsolicited suggestions too

[Tanalasta]

If you can let your watch go ... I’d send it to the RSC. Not wearing your watch isn’t going to fix it. They can check the amplitude etc ... and see if it needs regulation or fixing


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[Chester01]

Originally Posted by Atone

You’re having a bad day. Maybe a nap and a sandwich. OP asked about watch storage, you responded with collecting and financial advice. I figured that meant you were open to unsolicited suggestions too

Lol, listen that sounds good. Your taking my “financial advice” too seriously. My point was that if you have a need for long term storage and don’t think it will get wrist time anytime soon, perhaps it’s time to move it on, flip it, trade it, invest it etc. My intent being that watches are meant to be worn and enjoyed, and if not moved along. I think I’m am from an older generation and have offended some here my insinuating that watches were actually meant to be worn.


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[WatchNutcase]

Originally Posted by Combine man

My 2016 126331 has started to loose badly,15 mins in 10 days,it lives in a Wolf winder and gets very little wrist time,it has kept time well up to recently,is it best to use these winders or allow the watch to stop if not being used for any length of time.
Any advice very welcome.

Winders are sometimes known to cause issues since they are winding the watch constantly with the rotor, and causing wear on the movement. The best solution for watch storage is to use a non-winding but highly protective case like a Watchpod and to manually hand-wind the watch at least a few times per month, wearing it occasionally would also be good to keep the oils moving inside the movement.

[Atone]

Originally Posted by Chester01

Lol, listen that sounds good. Your taking my “financial advice” too seriously. My point was that if you have a need for long term storage and don’t think it will get wrist time anytime soon, perhaps it’s time to move it on, flip it, trade it, invest it etc. My intent being that watches are meant to be worn and enjoyed, and if not moved along. I think I’m am from an older generation and have offended some here my insinuating that watches were actually meant to be worn.


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Nothing to do with “insinuating” but rather your rude and aggressive tone. Many of us here own multiple watches and wear them as we see fit. If the thread were “how often do the grumpy old guys think I should wear my watches”, your input would be spot on. Take responsibility for how you present your point and don’t hide behind “I’m old school and trying to keep it real”. He can use his watches to stir pasta if he wants. I suggest you try pottery or knitting.

[Chester01]

Originally Posted by Atone

Nothing to do with “insinuating” but rather your rude and aggressive tone. Many of us here own multiple watches and wear them as we see fit. If the thread were “how often do the grumpy old guys think I should wear my watches”, your input would be spot on. Take responsibility for how you present your point and don’t hide behind “I’m old school and trying to keep it real”. He can use his watches to stir pasta if he wants. I suggest you try pottery or knitting.

My tone was read into if you look back, the words used by folks who got their feathers ruffled had a rude or aggressive tone. I don’t mince words, and am short and to the point, if someone does not like that, they can read on. I stand my my point, the function of a watch is to wear and like most here, I have others and rotate them or move them on. Someone does not like that advice, then you are correct to each his own, grab a sandwich, a rocking chair and watch your Rolex go round and round. I will wear mine.


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[Atone]

Originally Posted by Chester01

My tone was read into if you look back, the words used by folks who got their feathers ruffled had a rude or aggressive tone. I don’t mince words, and am short and to the point, if someone does not like that, they can read on. I stand my my point, the function of a watch is to wear and like most here, I have others and rotate them or move them on. Someone does not like that advice, then you are correct to each his own, grab a sandwich, a rocking chair and watch your Rolex go round and round. I will wear mine.


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I don’t wear watches, I just nail them to my wall. They’re prettier as ironic art. What kind of rocking chair allows one to police others’ preferences unsolicited? I’m gonna order it.

[Roddypeepa]

Op fully wind your
DJ 40/60 turns from flat. Try to wear it for 14-16 h plus per day. Only then if
it is running fast then there is an issue but I doubt it. Let it run in the real world a bit. .. So many factors...chances are and fingers crossed It is within spec...
It’s an amazing feat of engineering. Let
It run a bit :) chances are it will settle.


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[Chester01]

Originally Posted by Atone

I don’t wear watches, I just nail them to my wall. They’re prettier as ironic art. What kind of rocking chair allows one to police others’ preferences unsolicited? I’m gonna order it.

Hmm, so forums soliciting advice, that’s who.


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[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by Chester01

Lol, listen that sounds good. Your taking my “financial advice” too seriously. My point was that if you have a need for long term storage and don’t think it will get wrist time anytime soon, perhaps it’s time to move it on, flip it, trade it, invest it etc. My intent being that watches are meant to be worn and enjoyed, and if not moved along. I think I’m am from an older generation and have offended some here my insinuating that watches were actually meant to be worn.


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Maybe if you have a really small collection. Those with multiple watches are not regularly wearing everything. Cars are meant to be driven, you don’t see folks out there driving Ferrari 250 gtos everyday. You can still collect and enjoy watches without wearing them often.


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[MalcolmSquare]

Originally Posted by Chester01

I think I’m am from an older generation and have offended some here my insinuating that watches were actually meant to be worn.


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I have to agree with this. I wear mine every day. My entire collection, all at once. Five on the left arm, four on the right, and one on each ankle.

[Chester01]

Originally Posted by shaunylw

Maybe if you have a really small collection. Those with multiple watches are not regularly wearing everything. Cars are meant to be driven, you don’t see folks out there driving Ferrari 250 gtos everyday. You can still collect and enjoy watches without wearing them often.


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I can get on board with this sentiment, but the equivalent of that would be what, a Newman Daytona?


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[Token74]

Jeeez guys, this has all got a bit out of hand.

I’ve spent my career working with all sorts of different folk, across all age groups, and from different countries and different cultures, and the one thing I’ve learned is that communication styles differ wildly.

If you assume that Chester responded because he wishes to be helpful, and read his response with that in mind, then it’s all good. I don’t agree with his perspective by the way, but who cares, we all have different views and that’s fine.

Don’t be overly sensitive guys, and be careful when trying to read tone and motive in written text, it’s very easy for the writer or the reader to get it wrong.

Btw, i have watches in a winder, some on my desk, and some stored on a safe for a very good reason. The watches on the winder keep good time, no different to when on my wrist.


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[Atone]

Originally Posted by Token74

Jeeez guys, this has all got a bit out of hand.

I’ve spent my career working with all sorts of different folk, across all age groups, and from different countries and different cultures, and the one thing I’ve learned is that communication styles differ wildly.

If you assume that Chester responded because he wishes to be helpful, and read his response with that in mind, then it’s all good. I don’t agree with his perspective by the way, but who cares, we all have different views and that’s fine.

Don’t be overly sensitive guys, and be careful when trying to read tone and motive in written text, it’s very easy for the writer or the reader to get it wrong.

Btw, i have watches in a winder, some on my desk, and some stored on a safe for a very good reason. The watches on the winder keep good time, no different to when on my wrist.


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It’s a hobby forum, there’s just no need to be nasty. At all. Any adult from any culture or society knows the difference and owns the accountability for the transmission of their message. Just been. Lot of this lately, it’s unnecessary and getting old. We can all speak respectfully, some just opt not to. They don’t need a pass for that behavior, it’s a choice.

[Token74]

Originally Posted by Atone

It’s a hobby forum, there’s just no need to be nasty. At all. Any adult from any culture or society knows the difference and owns the accountability for the transmission of their message. Just been. Lot of this lately, it’s unnecessary and getting old. We can all speak respectfully, some just opt not to. They don’t need a pass for that behavior, it’s a choice.

I read it differently. But I’m not here to be anyone’s apologist or advocate, so i probably should have stayed out of it.

All good.


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[Atone]

Originally Posted by Token74

I read it differently. But I’m not here to be anyone’s apologist or advocate, so i probably should have stayed out of it.

All good.


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I think yours was a thoughtful reframe. I also think the initial intentions were not missed on many of the posts here

[Token74]

Originally Posted by Atone

I think yours was a thoughtful reframe. I also think the initial intentions were not missed on many of the posts here

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[leed]

Hi OP, I personally do not feel winder is necessary, I have spoken to few watchmakers and they told me it's not needed as well. One told me that it wear down the movement and modern oil is good enough to endure non wrist time, he feels winder does more harm than good. I am inclined to trust his advice.

[Calatrava r]

Most watches do not keep their best time on a winder. I would suggest never ever putting a Rolex on a winder. It absolutely serves no positive purpose. Except for the SD, Rolex watches can be set in a few seconds and worn on. For me, aside from the lack of purpose , it is a security issue. I can hide a watch anywhere so its not stolen. However, put it on a bulky winder and its not so easy to stow away from view or discovery.

[Combine man]

Thanks again to all who replied,will heed advice,and wind and wear to test,and check results.

[77T]

Originally Posted by Combine man

Thanks again to all who replied,will heed advice,and wind and wear to test,and check results.

That is the best path methinks.

If your results over the span of a week show it was a watch problem, then you know where the problem was.

If your watch keeps time well within expectations, and if the Wolf winder is the Cub, then it may have a problem itself. It’s the only model that isn’t adjustable (you had mentioned earlier that the winder wasn’t adjustable). The Cub, when working properly, provides 900 TPD (Turns Per Day), using rotation programs - Intermittent rotation with pause and sleep phases pre-programmed.

That’s plenty of turns to keep a 126331 accurate over any period of time - but any watch can accumulate timing variances over time. Unless the watch’s power reserve was at full power when put in the winder, the 900TPD would not get it back to full power.

But winders can go wrong, too. So I don’t know how you’ll separate the co-variables if the watch keeps perfect time on your wrist for a week or so. Maybe put it back in the winder for a week to see if the timing is poor after that time.

As for the winder debate, I’ve used them for years with no appreciable difference in watch wear/tear on the movement. Now have 2 dual cuff Wolf’s and when I had many watches, it was helpful.

As for security, they are stacked in my safe. I only put the watches on the winder that are difficult to reset - I agree that a watch with an uncomplicated movement might not merit the space on a cuff.


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