here's a dumb question

**RedwinGV** · 03-08-2010 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by duc848

If you have several automatics in your collection, I think its best to invest in a winder. This way all your watches will be running, so there is no need to set the time and date each time you put on a different watch. People also say keeping the watch running helps with lubrication.

Really? I'm quite new to this, but I would think that keeping the watch running would hurt the lubrication. There is only so in the watch and the less it runs- to a point- the longer it can go before a relube.

I truly don't know so I'm listening. I'm thinking a winder is purely for convenience and nothing more.

**ulackfocus** · 03-08-2010 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by RedwinGV

Really? I'm quite new to this, but I would think that keeping the watch running would hurt the lubrication. There is only so in the watch and the less it runs- to a point- the longer it can go before a relube.

I truly don't know so I'm listening. I'm thinking a winder is purely for convenience and nothing more.

Nowadays it is mostly convenience. A watch doesn't generate enough heat to affect the viscosity of the lubricants so there's no difference in lifespan. I wind my watches that aren't on the winder (or are manual) every couple months anyway. It can't hurt, and it may help keep the oils from creeping out of place since jewels are shaped to funnel the oils to where they're needed.