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jianliu1 · 14 May 2010, 04:05 AM

should I get one or just use my watch case?

Rippin · 14 May 2010, 04:16 AM

Hi jianliu1,

Do a search in this forum as there have already been many topics and differences in opinion on this subject. I'm sure you'll get a sense of what is best for you after reading the threads. Cheers.

Rigsby1 · 14 May 2010, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rippin

Hi jianliu1,

Do a search in this forum as there have already been many topics and differences in opinion on this subject. I'm sure you'll get a sense of what is best for you after reading the threads. Cheers.

x2

Stelz · 14 May 2010, 04:25 AM

I use a winder..that way everything is ready to go...

gmaines · 14 May 2010, 08:26 AM

I have a winder, never use it....

ohsixx · 14 May 2010, 08:39 AM

I suggest you look for a cheap one. Mine accomodates two watches and has been running a few years. I think it was $39 or so.

If it quits you are not out much.

Brenngun · 14 May 2010, 08:41 AM

If you only have one or two watches don't waste you cash on a winder. Just wear them.

pcst · 14 May 2010, 08:48 AM

Bought this for my brother-in-law (he has IWC),
http://www.watchwinderstore.com/watch-winder-regal.htm

He has been happy with it so far.

InVision · 14 May 2010, 10:08 AM

I believe somewhere I saw a spec for what winder works best with Rolex Watches. I believe it had to be auto-reversing or something like that...

Mike

jianliu1 · 14 May 2010, 10:14 AM

thanx guys, I just dont want to wear it when I'm sleeping

InVision · 14 May 2010, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jianliu1

thanx guys, I just dont want to wear it when I'm sleeping

They should stay wound long enough to sleep....

Mike

hooliganhooker · 14 May 2010, 10:42 AM

It doesn't need to be on a winder while you sleep. It won't run down in that time.

handyhsl · 14 May 2010, 02:21 PM

Most Rolexes: 650 bi-directional Turns Per Day
Rolex Daytona: 900 bi-directional Turns Per Day

Rippin · 14 May 2010, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcst

Bought this for my brother-in-law (he has IWC),
http://www.watchwinderstore.com/watch-winder-regal.htm

He has been happy with it so far.

One thing that is not listed with that winder is if you can set the turns-per-day. This is an important feature to keep a watch optimally wound.

VasW3 · 27 June 2010, 08:12 PM

Hello, I bought a Rolex 16610 recently and I’m looking for a watch winder. However I’m not sure if I have to buy a vertical winder or horizontal winder. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Watch Professor · 27 June 2010, 09:53 PM

I use a winder. I find it very convenient not to have to set the watch after not wearing it for a few days. My three are vertical- 2 Oribitas and a Wolf.

HL65 · 27 June 2010, 10:31 PM

If you have multiple watches and do not want to reset--get one. I use on for my perpetual calendar watches as I do not want to reset when they wind down. For a plain watch with just a date or day date---again if you only have one--don't bother! PS--I use an Orbita which has recommended settings for different watches.

padi56 · 28 June 2010, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by InVision

I believe somewhere I saw a spec for what winder works best with Rolex Watches. I believe it had to be auto-reversing or something like that...

Mike

Any winder will be fine for any Rolex auto watch that winds in both direction like most winders do.Watch-winders today are just purely a modern day convenience,with out doubt the best winder is your own wrist,IMHO automatic watches are designed to be worn by people only and not machines.Now most people move in a huge diversity of manners, causing a fairly even distribution of motion of the watches winding mechanism. A watch winder is normally limited to a very small number of directions and types of movement normally just back and throe.IMHO a badly designed winder could in theory damage a watch and cause wear from excessive and repetitive movement on the same plane and axis to the escapement wheel pinions.Now because the oils used in most modern watches today and when properly serviced are not very prone to clotting or coagulating like the old mineral oils so its not a problem to just rest a watch for a month or longer then just wind reset and go must take all of 30 seconds to do.So IMHO watch-winders are not needed with any watch with just a simple date complication.

While there is no significant evidence that a good watch winder will either save or harm your watch.Over the many years of dealing with RSC Bexly and talking to the various watchmakers there, who did not recommend watch-winders for any of the Rolex line up.IMHO many watch-winders today have a high quality finish on the outside to justify the extremely high price,but hiding some very cheaply mass-produced insides. .

Rolesor · 28 June 2010, 04:34 AM

I have a few automatic pieces and a DJ on the way with no intention of buying a winder.. Just MHO tho I don't see them as necessary.. A few winds and quick set and there good to go!

Joey_V · 28 June 2010, 11:19 AM

Orbita ftw...

Mrdi · 28 June 2010, 11:28 AM

The watch winder?
C'est moi.

Mystro · 28 June 2010, 11:41 AM

Buy a high quality winder from Oribita like the Belino or a winder from Wolf. Cheap winders over time may magnitze your watch. My rolex has been on it's orbita winder or on my wrist for the past 12years. My watch keeps the same accuracy now as it did when new. I recomend a quality winder.

sakuraba · 28 June 2010, 01:08 PM

IMHO winders are a matter of convenience and not necessity. If you plan on wearing the watch daily, leaving your watch unworn while you sleep is not a problem unless you plan to sleep longer than 48hrs.

nauticajoe · 28 June 2010, 01:27 PM

As I much as I refuse to own a winder, I will most likely succumb to buying one. Though I wear my watches in rotation, I always end up having to wind one.
I'm thinking of either an Orbita or Wolf.

tomchicago · 28 June 2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by handyhsl

Most Rolexes: 650 bi-directional Turns Per Day
Rolex Daytona: 900 bi-directional Turns Per Day

By 650 you mean total of 1300 (650 left, 650 right) or total of 650 with 325 each direction?

Jim232118 · 28 June 2010, 03:29 PM

I bought a winder but don't use it because I prefer to keep my watches in my safe. I just did not like the feeling of my watches sitting out after keeping in a safe all these years.

handyhsl · 28 June 2010, 03:40 PM

total 650 (325 each).. i leart this from other experts..
for daytona, its 900 in total (450 each)

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomchicago

By 650 you mean total of 1300 (650 left, 650 right) or total of 650 with 325 each direction?

tomchicago · 28 June 2010, 11:10 PM

i have a wolf 2.7 recently acquired. i have 2 rolex & i find i wear the "other one" a lot more now that it's fully wound at all times. so far i say unequivocally positive experience. The programming flexibility (esp delay start) is great & their rest/wind algorithms seem pretty awesome so far.

Rolexsd4000 · 28 June 2010, 11:51 PM

I wear both and I use an Orbita winder.

14 May 2010, 04:05 AM	#1
jianliu1 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: athens ga Watch: milgauss ,pam 312 Posts: 75	Watch Winder should I get one or just use my watch case?

14 May 2010, 08:39 AM	#6
ohsixx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: Make a guess! Posts: 1,515	I suggest you look for a cheap one. Mine accomodates two watches and has been running a few years. I think it was $39 or so. If it quits you are not out much. __________________ 16613 Submariner 116523 Daytona Panerai 104 "Speedy Pro"

27 June 2010, 10:31 PM	#17
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,984	If you have multiple watches and do not want to reset--get one. I use on for my perpetual calendar watches as I do not want to reset when they wind down. For a plain watch with just a date or day date---again if you only have one--don't bother! PS--I use an Orbita which has recommended settings for different watches. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

28 June 2010, 04:34 AM	#19
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	I have a few automatic pieces and a DJ on the way with no intention of buying a winder.. Just MHO tho I don't see them as necessary.. A few winds and quick set and there good to go! __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

28 June 2010, 11:19 AM	#20
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Orbita ftw... __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

14 May 2010, 04:16 AM	#2
Rippin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: PNW Watch: All of them Posts: 326	Hi jianliu1, Do a search in this forum as there have already been many topics and differences in opinion on this subject. I'm sure you'll get a sense of what is best for you after reading the threads. Cheers.

14 May 2010, 04:25 AM	#4
Stelz Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mike Location: New Hampshire Watch: SUB C Posts: 24	I use a winder..that way everything is ready to go...

14 May 2010, 08:26 AM	#5
gmaines Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Watch: Submariner&SDDS Posts: 306	I have a winder, never use it....

14 May 2010, 08:41 AM	#7
Brenngun 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,858	If you only have one or two watches don't waste you cash on a winder. Just wear them.

14 May 2010, 08:48 AM	#8
pcst "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: seattle, WA Posts: 97	Bought this for my brother-in-law (he has IWC), http://www.watchwinderstore.com/watch-winder-regal.htm He has been happy with it so far.

14 May 2010, 10:08 AM	#9
InVision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Destin, FL USA Watch: Outerspace DayDate Posts: 2,662	I believe somewhere I saw a spec for what winder works best with Rolex Watches. I believe it had to be auto-reversing or something like that... Mike

14 May 2010, 10:14 AM	#10
jianliu1 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: athens ga Watch: milgauss ,pam 312 Posts: 75	thanx guys, I just dont want to wear it when I'm sleeping

14 May 2010, 10:42 AM	#12
hooliganhooker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Robert Location: Iowa Watch: Rolex MilGauss Posts: 513	It doesn't need to be on a winder while you sleep. It won't run down in that time.

14 May 2010, 02:21 PM	#13
handyhsl "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bandung Watch: GMT II C Posts: 261	Most Rolexes: 650 bi-directional Turns Per Day Rolex Daytona: 900 bi-directional Turns Per Day

27 June 2010, 08:12 PM	#15
VasW3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Bill Location: London - UK Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 1	Hello, I bought a Rolex 16610 recently and I’m looking for a watch winder. However I’m not sure if I have to buy a vertical winder or horizontal winder. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

27 June 2010, 09:53 PM	#16
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	I use a winder. I find it very convenient not to have to set the watch after not wearing it for a few days. My three are vertical- 2 Oribitas and a Wolf.

28 June 2010, 11:28 AM	#21
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	The watch winder? C'est moi.

28 June 2010, 11:41 AM	#22
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,448	Buy a high quality winder from Oribita like the Belino or a winder from Wolf. Cheap winders over time may magnitze your watch. My rolex has been on it's orbita winder or on my wrist for the past 12years. My watch keeps the same accuracy now as it did when new. I recomend a quality winder.

28 June 2010, 01:08 PM	#23
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	IMHO winders are a matter of convenience and not necessity. If you plan on wearing the watch daily, leaving your watch unworn while you sleep is not a problem unless you plan to sleep longer than 48hrs. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

28 June 2010, 01:27 PM	#24
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	As I much as I refuse to own a winder, I will most likely succumb to buying one. Though I wear my watches in rotation, I always end up having to wind one. I'm thinking of either an Orbita or Wolf.

28 June 2010, 03:29 PM	#26
Jim232118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: DFW, TX Watch: Yachtmaster II YG Posts: 276	I bought a winder but don't use it because I prefer to keep my watches in my safe. I just did not like the feeling of my watches sitting out after keeping in a safe all these years.

28 June 2010, 11:10 PM	#28
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	i have a wolf 2.7 recently acquired. i have 2 rolex & i find i wear the "other one" a lot more now that it's fully wound at all times. so far i say unequivocally positive experience. The programming flexibility (esp delay start) is great & their rest/wind algorithms seem pretty awesome so far.

28 June 2010, 11:51 PM	#29
Rolexsd4000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: N.Y Watch: SD43 Mk1 , TT SD43 Posts: 970	I wear both and I use an Orbita winder.

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