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ABushman · 18 February 2007, 06:54 AM

Hello everybody!

New member here, although I've been slinking around reading the forums for a little while. I enjoy the good-natured banter.

Wife and I both sport Rollies - hers daily - mine when not at work (employer doesn't allow jewelry worth >$100).

Hers is a nice Date Lady Steel Oyster in blue, mine is a traditional Submariner.

Since I don't wear mine regularly, I'm thinking about investing in an auto-winder. I've been looking at a nice dual winder from Steinhausen, but was wondering if there was anything feature-wise that I should be looking for, i.e.: rotation direction, presentation angle, speed, etc. Also, is one of the programmable ones really necessary. A lot of questions on a simple subject, I know, but I'm kinda anal about things when researching them.

I'd sure appreciate any insight into the subject, and any specific recommendations folks might have from personal experience. BTW, Steinhausen is the only maker I am familiar with, but I am certainly open to others.

Thanks!!

padi56 · 20 February 2007, 12:08 AM

Welcome to TRF well watch winders there are several brands out there some are really expensive for what they are.As for rotation well Rolex winds both ways programmable are handy,but to keep a Rolex fully wound it needs around 700-850 rotations a day.But IMHO watch winders only really necessary if you have watches with a lot of complications.It does no harm what so ever if watch stops to give it a manual wind,and setting the date/time again very easy to do.But brands like Orbita, Rapport, and Steinhausen are good

ABushman · 20 February 2007, 04:10 AM

Thanks for the Welcome, and the comments, Padi. I suppose I don't "need" a winder - but the prospect of always having the timepiece set and running is appealing. I agree that many of the winders I have looked at seem overpriced for what they do though!
Perhaps I'll build my own - I'm always looking for a new and interesting woodworking project!

JJ Irani · 20 February 2007, 04:11 AM

Welcome to TRF, Allen.

Hope you enjoy your stay here. Could we have some pics of your Rollies?

Cheers - JJ

ABushman · 20 February 2007, 04:57 AM

Thanks JJ!
I'll see if I can take some decent pics. My wife got me an Olympus E-500 digital camera for Christmas - I'm still trying to figure out all of the bells and whistles! lol

Uncle-AJ · 20 February 2007, 05:35 AM

Welcome to TRF Allen.

President · 20 February 2007, 06:09 AM

Welcome!

ABushman · 20 February 2007, 06:28 AM

Ok folks, I'm going to attempt and post a photo of my 16610. It isn't very artsy - just a first attempt with my new camera. If it posts ok, I'll try a few more creative ones later of both mine and the wife's, and post them under the photo topic. Constructive criticism readilly accepted!

16610 .jpg

JJ Irani · 20 February 2007, 06:31 AM

That's a great picture of a superb watch, Allen. Terrific effort.....keep 'em coming, pal!!

18 February 2007, 06:54 AM	#1
ABushman Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SoCal, USA Posts: 178	Hi folks! Hello everybody! New member here, although I've been slinking around reading the forums for a little while. I enjoy the good-natured banter. Wife and I both sport Rollies - hers daily - mine when not at work (employer doesn't allow jewelry worth >$100). Hers is a nice Date Lady Steel Oyster in blue, mine is a traditional Submariner. Since I don't wear mine regularly, I'm thinking about investing in an auto-winder. I've been looking at a nice dual winder from Steinhausen, but was wondering if there was anything feature-wise that I should be looking for, i.e.: rotation direction, presentation angle, speed, etc. Also, is one of the programmable ones really necessary. A lot of questions on a simple subject, I know, but I'm kinda anal about things when researching them. I'd sure appreciate any insight into the subject, and any specific recommendations folks might have from personal experience. BTW, Steinhausen is the only maker I am familiar with, but I am certainly open to others. Thanks!!

20 February 2007, 12:08 AM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,044	Welcome to TRF well watch winders there are several brands out there some are really expensive for what they are.As for rotation well Rolex winds both ways programmable are handy,but to keep a Rolex fully wound it needs around 700-850 rotations a day.But IMHO watch winders only really necessary if you have watches with a lot of complications.It does no harm what so ever if watch stops to give it a manual wind,and setting the date/time again very easy to do.But brands like Orbita, Rapport, and Steinhausen are good __________________ 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

20 February 2007, 04:11 AM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Welcome to TRF, Allen. Hope you enjoy your stay here. Could we have some pics of your Rollies? Cheers - JJ __________________ 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!!

20 February 2007, 05:35 AM	#6
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Welcome to TRF Allen. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

20 February 2007, 06:28 AM	#8
ABushman Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SoCal, USA Posts: 178	Attempt to post photo Ok folks, I'm going to attempt and post a photo of my 16610. It isn't very artsy - just a first attempt with my new camera. If it posts ok, I'll try a few more creative ones later of both mine and the wife's, and post them under the photo topic. Constructive criticism readilly accepted! 16610 .jpg

20 February 2007, 04:10 AM	#3
ABushman Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SoCal, USA Posts: 178	Thanks for the Welcome, and the comments, Padi. I suppose I don't "need" a winder - but the prospect of always having the timepiece set and running is appealing. I agree that many of the winders I have looked at seem overpriced for what they do though! Perhaps I'll build my own - I'm always looking for a new and interesting woodworking project!

20 February 2007, 04:57 AM	#5
ABushman Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SoCal, USA Posts: 178	Thanks JJ! I'll see if I can take some decent pics. My wife got me an Olympus E-500 digital camera for Christmas - I'm still trying to figure out all of the bells and whistles! lol

20 February 2007, 06:09 AM	#7
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	Welcome!

20 February 2007, 06:31 AM	#9
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	That's a great picture of a superb watch, Allen. Terrific effort.....keep 'em coming, pal!! __________________ 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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