[FreeDive]

I backed myself into a corner. I've got a precious ProDiver 4848 automatic with no winder. I haven't minded yet cuz I usually wear it 4-5 days/week, and when it does stop, I like to wind it anyway - easy to amuse, I know. But now I've got 2 more autos on the way (The Legend 8926, and an Orient power reserve) and I doubt I'll be able to keep up with them. My collection is growing pretty rapidly, and I'd like to stick to automatics for a while, so I'd outgrow a 4-piece winder quickly. Any suggestions?

While you're at it, how bout some winder shots???

Thanx!
Andrew

 

[Agent Orange]

Here's the cheapest one that I know of:

 

[AutoMovt]

Here's the cheapest one that I know of:

I have that same model.:laugh::laugh:

 

[falcon4311]

Here's the cheapest one that I know of:

When I started a similar thread you posted the same picture. I did ask you a question regarding your watch winder and you never answered me!!! SO IS IT AC OR DC??? LMAO

 

[Agent Orange]

When I started a similar thread you posted the same picture. I did ask you a question regarding your watch winder and you never answered me!!! SO IS IT AC OR DC??? LMAO

You should be flattered because I took the picture just for YOU!:biggrin:
I'm afraid to answer the AC/DC question for fear of self-incrimination!

 

[Watchdog]

Here is my Eilux. This same one also comes in a single and triple.

 

[falcon4311]

You should be flattered because I took the picture just for YOU!:biggrin:
I'm afraid to answer the AC/DC question for fear of self-incrimination!

I am honored!! LOL

 

[markdl]

Don't ask, don't tell!

 

[FreeDive]

Thanks, Watchdog. At leat SOMEONE around here is helpful! (Kidding, Agent Orange - it gave me a chuckle.)

Is a high-quality winder necessary for Miyota, or is that just reserved for serious hi-end pieces? Not to knock Invicta (my fav), but the price difference in winders is astounding, maybe I will stick with the Agent Orange Special! :thumbup:

 

[banner]

I too, thought I needed winders. I got a couple of the 149.00 SWI models. I rarely use them now. I think it's easier to just wind once a week or so, or when you are going to wear.

 

[rm663]

I too didn't feel the need for a winder but couldn't pass up the Luxupak offer. So I have one and do keep an auto on it.

Dave

 

[Rusty]

Here's the cheapest one that I know of:

Hey orange, I see we have the same winder. Great minds think alike, eh?

 

[FreeDive]

The impression that I'm getting is that winders aren't really a necessity. I don't mind winding an automatic every time before I wear it (even setting the date, like on a Pro Diver), in fact I kinda like doing it. I just want to be sure this wouldn't harm the watch in any way.

 

[banner]

The impression that I'm getting is that winders aren't really a necessity. I don't mind winding an automatic every time before I wear it (even setting the date, like on a Pro Diver), in fact I kinda like doing it. I just want to be sure this wouldn't harm the watch in any way.

No, it won't harm the movement. There are some who believe that letting an auto or mechanical sit for an inordinate amount of time will thicken the lubricants. Movements today use highly synthetic oils that will last for ever. I think most of us got into the excitement of winders early on, but kind of wane from them as time goes on. I still use mine ocassionally.

 

[rm663]

Hey orange, I see we have the same winder. Great minds think alike, eh?

Actually I'll bet that winder costs more to operate than my Luxupak !!!!!

Dave

 

[hawaiiangordo]

Winder

I bought one of the winders off the Bay. You know the cheap ones. They have winders that will hold 8 watches for somewhere around $70. I got the 4watch winder and absolutely love it. It sits for 25 minutes and spins one way for 2.5 min and then the other way for 2.5. I read about them and the higher end winder sites say that is what you want. For the price it seems great. I would check into them. I will be getting the bigger one soon. I am not good with the whole picture thing but I will post one for you soon.

 

[Agent Orange]

The impression that I'm getting is that winders aren't really a necessity. I don't mind winding an automatic every time before I wear it (even setting the date, like on a Pro Diver), in fact I kinda like doing it. I just want to be sure this wouldn't harm the watch in any way.

I didn't mean to make light of your thread, but the temptation was too great. I decided early on that if the choice is between spending a couple hundred on a winder or a new watch, that I would go with the latter. As my collection grows, it's a little more problematic as some watches go several days or even weeks without being wound. At some point, I'll probably break down and by a nice system that has four or six winders. But that's a long ways off. I still want to buy some more watches!:biggrin:

 

[FreeDive]

As my collection grows, it's a little more problematic as some watches go several days or even weeks without being wound. At some point, I'll probably break down and by a nice system that has four or six winders. But that's a long ways off. I still want to buy some more watches!:biggrin:

Good point!:thumbup1:

 

[falcon4311]

This is my winder.