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OT Watch Enthusiasts: Do you use a watch winder?
Posted on 4/5/14 at 5:58 pm
Posted on 4/5/14 at 5:58 pm
For your automatic watches: Do you store them on a winder when not in use or just let them wind down and restart them again when you are ready to wear?
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Posted on 4/5/14 at 6:02 pm to weagle99
I don't think they make watches like that any more.
Posted on 4/5/14 at 6:05 pm to WTIGER
Yes, they definitely do "make watches like that."
A winder will help keep the watch lubricated.
If you wear it everyday, you don't need a winder, though.
A winder will help keep the watch lubricated.
If you wear it everyday, you don't need a winder, though.
Posted on 4/5/14 at 6:05 pm to weagle99
Half of the time I do. It is more of a PITA than anything really
IIRC, it is a Steinhausen single with a couple of different settings
IIRC, it is a Steinhausen single with a couple of different settings
Posted on 4/5/14 at 6:09 pm to Hammertime
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Steinhausen single
Does that plug in or is it battery powered?
Posted on 4/5/14 at 6:10 pm to Contender54
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A winder will help keep the watch lubricated.
That's what I am concerned about for not keeping them running.
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If you wear it everyday, you don't need a winder, though.
Can't do with several automatics.
Posted on 4/5/14 at 6:22 pm to weagle99
I have 6 automatics and 0 watch winders. Oldest is about 30 years old and its been about 5 years since i had it serviced. Never had an issue with any of them.
Posted on 4/5/14 at 6:23 pm to weagle99
Plugs in. I've had it for probably 4 years without a hiccup. I just don't remember to put my watch on it half of the time
Posted on 4/5/14 at 6:25 pm to weagle99
No, I don't bother with automatic winders very much. I rotate through most of my mechanical watches enough that they get wound periodically and the ones I don't wear often I'll hand wind a little. The oil will oxidize regardless so keeping the movement running vs letting it idle will have virtually no impact on when they should be serviced. If you have the work done by a skilled watchmaker they'll use a variety of greases that will often far outlast the factory lubricants. Rolex specs a rather mid-grade lubricant and a good watchmaker will substitute a better, specifically blended lube.
Posted on 4/5/14 at 6:26 pm to weagle99
I still don't see the appeal of mechanical watches when a battery will last as long as it does, or you can just get a solar. And aren't mechanicals less accurate as far as keeping time goes?
I mean, I get it, but I don't.
I mean, I get it, but I don't.
This post was edited on 4/5/14 at 6:27 pm
Posted on 4/5/14 at 6:29 pm to Boats n Hose
I have 4 auto and three winders. One worn daily.
Posted on 4/5/14 at 6:34 pm to weagle99
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Can't do with several automatics
You can if you wear them all at once.
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I still don't see the appeal of mechanical watches when a battery will last as long as it does, or you can just get a solar. And aren't mechanicals less accurate as far as keeping time goes?
Some people appreciate fine craftsmanship and a nice bottle of whiskey.
This post was edited on 4/5/14 at 6:35 pm
Posted on 4/5/14 at 6:36 pm to Boats n Hose
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I still don't see the appeal of mechanical watches when a battery will last as long as it does, or you can just get a solar. And aren't mechanicals less accurate as far as keeping time goes?
The automatic or mechanical movement is often preferred by the enthusiast because of the idea that a finely tuned mechanical device is keeping time. Strict accuracy is almost a secondary consideration.
In a digital age, a fine automatic represents traditional craftsmanship.
Posted on 4/5/14 at 6:37 pm to Boats n Hose
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I still don't see the appeal of mechanical watches when a battery will last as long as it does, or you can just get a solar.
I think the Major at the training exercise I went to recently felt the same way until his watch died. My Seiko 5 doesn't have that problem and as far as accuracy goes mine looks to be about 10 seconds behind my cellphone now. I set it almost 6 weeks ago.
Posted on 4/5/14 at 7:20 pm to weagle99
I have a double winder, but I dont use it. I rotate my watches so often that it really served no purpose. I typically don't wear anything more than two days in a row.
Posted on 4/6/14 at 12:10 am to weagle99
My Rolex dealer recommend a winder when you are not wearing an automatic watch for greater than two weeks. He said that if a watch sits inactive for too long, the oils and grease that lubricate the inner gears could pool to the bottom of the watch. He also recommends that you get your watch tuned-up every 5-6 years.
As far as accuracy... My mechanical watches are a lot less accurate than a good quartz watch like Citizen or Seiko. Sometimes my mechanical watches could be +/- 5 minutes per month, while my Citizen/Seiko would only be a few seconds off compared to atomic time each month.
As far as accuracy... My mechanical watches are a lot less accurate than a good quartz watch like Citizen or Seiko. Sometimes my mechanical watches could be +/- 5 minutes per month, while my Citizen/Seiko would only be a few seconds off compared to atomic time each month.
This post was edited on 4/6/14 at 12:18 am
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