Watch winders are a must if you have like an annual or perpetual calendar automatic movement and you're not wearing it often enough for it to keep running. For automatic watches that only have a date complication, it's a matter of convenience at best. It's a huge investment though, and that money could also go to another awesome watch. Personally I don't think a winder is worth it for those kinds of watches. Time only watches are pretty quick to set, so I wouldn't ever put those in a winder.
for everyones info below to counter the advertisement above so that all can make the appropriate decisions on whether it is best for them. excess wear and tear i believe the only time a watch should be accruing running hours is on ones wrist, being enjoyed..... not in some rotating box accumulating unnecessary running hours some people claim that winders help "circulate" the oils within the movement I have pasted below an excerpt clarifying this myth from archer, one of the most trusted watchmakers on the watchuseek and omega forums: "A winder is a convenience that does nothing to aid the movement or the placement of lubricants (they are held in place by capillary action in the jewels). Compared to letting the watch run down and stop when you are not wearing it, yes the winder will cause wear and the need for service sooner." So in other words, winders do nothing interms of oils while at the same time causes wear and tear on the parts. however, some people like to see all their watches running all at once. so to each their own. but its important all understand the cost associated with using winders
That's a good awareness comment. My video wasn't about pros and cons of using a winder. I think it's a good topic for another video. I am pretty sure I am interacting with Archer on another forum. But I would add few things from my point of view. I was using other winder for quite some time. - Good quality winders emulate your everyday wear so no extra wear and tear. You need to choose the optimal Turn Per Day and the moving direction according to specs of your movement. - If you not planning to wear a watch for months or longer you don't have to run it in a winder. Just stop it and use the winder as a box. - Setting up watches with complications or screw-down crowns very ofter in some cases can do more damage to a watch that winder. - Better not to buy a very cheap winders. They can magnetize your watch.
@@OneManReviews Someone who buys a watchwinder is wearing the watch. If you fear wear and tear on a watch you shouldn't have bought it in the first place. A watchwinder is a convenience item. Watch service intervals are based on the shelf life of the oils and the expected wear and tear if the watch is worn every day. As long as the watch is running fine, you don't need to have it serviced. The only thing I would call attention to is having the water resistance checked annually or biannually if you're swimming or diving with your watches. Seals deteriorate faster when they're in contact with chlorinated or salt water, and you don't want to find out it's time to replace them when you're in the water.
Wow, some people with really bad takes... I have several watches with a screw-down crown and one of which I had to service because the thread was stripped. Having a watch winder would save me a ton of trouble. I also plan to add a perpetual calendar to my collection and I don't even want to think about setting the watch at any regular intervals (i.e. a winder is almost required...)
Don't screw it down so tight. Finger tight is more than enough. The compression will make the seal. A stripped thread is poor quality product or user error.
@@bloodymarvelous4790 perhaps it is user error... I've scoured the internet and it seems it was a common problem with the seamaster But yea, maybe you're right I'm just super strong and a admittedly, can be a bit of an idiot some times
Fake page! Probably a competitor brand 😂 Your page was created 14 hours ago and you left this comment 14 hours ago?🤔 now I’m not the smartest man in the world but I’m just stating the obvious 😂
Thanks for review. IMHO watch winders is totally unnecessary. There is something cool about picking up a time piece and adjust it to the right time then wearing it! It might be needed for complicated perpetual calendar timepieces. I also think it can place an unnecessary wear and tear on watches (I might be wrong here). Thanks again for the review. Cheers!
@@walaarostom Thank you. I agree that winder is not something you really need unless you have a complicated watch that you don't wear too often. But I personally don't like setting up time. Especially on watches with screw-down crown or a date. I feel like you can make more damage to the watch when unscrewing the crown to set it up. If winder has a different rotating settings you can adjust it to emulate a regular everyday wear.
Great video sir. This is definitely one of the best winders I’ve seen so far.
Thanks. Glad you liked the video. I really enjoy this winder.
thanks for the insights! it's really helpful😉
Glad it was helpful!
Watch winders are a must if you have like an annual or perpetual calendar automatic movement and you're not wearing it often enough for it to keep running.
For automatic watches that only have a date complication, it's a matter of convenience at best. It's a huge investment though, and that money could also go to another awesome watch. Personally I don't think a winder is worth it for those kinds of watches.
Time only watches are pretty quick to set, so I wouldn't ever put those in a winder.
for everyones info below to counter the advertisement above so that all can make the appropriate decisions on whether it is best for them.
excess wear and tear
i believe the only time a watch should be accruing running hours is on ones wrist, being enjoyed..... not in some rotating box accumulating unnecessary running hours
some people claim that winders help "circulate" the oils within the movement
I have pasted below an excerpt clarifying this myth from archer, one of the most trusted watchmakers on the watchuseek and omega forums:
"A winder is a convenience that does nothing to aid the movement or the placement of lubricants (they are held in place by capillary action in the jewels). Compared to letting the watch run down and stop when you are not wearing it, yes the winder will cause wear and the need for service sooner."
So in other words, winders do nothing interms of oils while at the same time causes wear and tear on the parts.
however, some people like to see all their watches running all at once. so to each their own. but its important all understand the cost associated with using winders
That's a good awareness comment. My video wasn't about pros and cons of using a winder. I think it's a good topic for another video. I am pretty sure I am interacting with Archer on another forum. But I would add few things from my point of view. I was using other winder for quite some time.
- Good quality winders emulate your everyday wear so no extra wear and tear. You need to choose the optimal Turn Per Day and the moving direction according to specs of your movement.
- If you not planning to wear a watch for months or longer you don't have to run it in a winder. Just stop it and use the winder as a box.
- Setting up watches with complications or screw-down crowns very ofter in some cases can do more damage to a watch that winder.
- Better not to buy a very cheap winders. They can magnetize your watch.
@@OneManReviews Someone who buys a watchwinder is wearing the watch. If you fear wear and tear on a watch you shouldn't have bought it in the first place.
A watchwinder is a convenience item. Watch service intervals are based on the shelf life of the oils and the expected wear and tear if the watch is worn every day. As long as the watch is running fine, you don't need to have it serviced.
The only thing I would call attention to is having the water resistance checked annually or biannually if you're swimming or diving with your watches. Seals deteriorate faster when they're in contact with chlorinated or salt water, and you don't want to find out it's time to replace them when you're in the water.
Wow, some people with really bad takes...
I have several watches with a screw-down crown and one of which I had to service because the thread was stripped.
Having a watch winder would save me a ton of trouble.
I also plan to add a perpetual calendar to my collection and I don't even want to think about setting the watch at any regular intervals (i.e. a winder is almost required...)
Don't screw it down so tight. Finger tight is more than enough. The compression will make the seal. A stripped thread is poor quality product or user error.
@@bloodymarvelous4790 perhaps it is user error...
I've scoured the internet and it seems it was a common problem with the seamaster
But yea, maybe you're right
I'm just super strong and a admittedly, can be a bit of an idiot some times
I own this winder and the thumbprint malfunctioned. I cannot get to my watches without breaking and they have been no help
Fake page! Probably a competitor brand 😂
Your page was created 14 hours ago and you left this comment 14 hours ago?🤔 now I’m not the smartest man in the world but I’m just stating the obvious 😂
Paid video? Without informing about it?! Not okay
I mentioned in the video that Enigwatch sent me it for review. They didn't pay me.
@@OneManReviews i understand your point. Until very recently reviewers addad a ”paid content” (something similar). Now it seems nobody does it anymore
Thanks for review. IMHO watch winders is totally unnecessary. There is something cool about picking up a time piece and adjust it to the right time then wearing it! It might be needed for complicated perpetual calendar timepieces. I also think it can place an unnecessary wear and tear on watches (I might be wrong here). Thanks again for the review. Cheers!
@@cedarcanoe Yeah it's an option you choose when uploading a video. But it's mostly for sponsored/paid content.
@@walaarostom Thank you. I agree that winder is not something you really need unless you have a complicated watch that you don't wear too often. But I personally don't like setting up time. Especially on watches with screw-down crown or a date. I feel like you can make more damage to the watch when unscrewing the crown to set it up. If winder has a different rotating settings you can adjust it to emulate a regular everyday wear.
I own this winder and the thumbprint malfunctioned. I cannot get to my watches without breaking and they have been no help
😒 I don’t believe that for a second.