![]() ![]() What everyone does agree on, though, is that a winder has a practical benefit as an accessory. So, there is really no need for the watch to remain constantly running. Furthermore, even if there is a small benefit for an mechanical watch to be in motion, winding or wearing the watch once every few weeks is plenty to keep the lubricants from breaking down or congealing. Those who discredit the benefits of a watch winder, argue that modern lubricants are synthetic & have a shelf life of 3-5 years, even if the watch has not been run for an extended period of time the lubricants will not breakdown or congeal.This in turn will elongate the periods required between servicing. Those pro, claim that the oils/lubricants of a movement are designed to stay fresh with friction, thus keeping the watch running will assure that the lubricants remain fresh & evenly distributed throughout the movement.The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". ![]() The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Some great companies making excellent winders (in no special order and at various price points) are Sattler, Buben & Zorweg, Orbita, and Wolf. If you would prefer not to manually wind and set your watches each time you pick one up, I would recommend a winder. If you go through this “spiritual winding and setting routine” for all your watches like I do, a winder is not only unnecessary, but actually takes some enjoyment away from the collection. Each time I go through the routine of winding and setting a specific watch it brings me back to the reason I have it, and my connection with the watch grows. ![]() Every piece in my collection has a story, whether it was a gift from someone special or a purchase I made. ![]() I find great pleasure in getting my watches out of the safe, sitting on the couch, and winding and setting them. I have owned many winders in the past and have ended up giving them all away over time. On the other hand, a winder is more for convenience than anything else. This Orbita Avanti 9 can wind nine watches simultaneously Keeping your automatic watch on a winder will keep the watch running and prevent the oils from settling. If a watch sits for an extended period of time, the oils will settle and quite possibly coagulate. I definitely agree that a watch should be wound and run periodically if it’s not a daily wearer.Ī mechanical movement contains oils that reduce friction. My personal opinion on this is somewhere in the middle. However, keeping it running all the time will certainly advance wear and tear on the parts faster than not using a winder. A watch winder is not necessary, however it is a nice convenience as it allows you to grab your watch after a few days of not wearing it and be able to put it on without having to manually wind and re-set it. The idea behind it is not dissimilar to the reason why you would not want to keep your car sitting in a garage for months (or years) without running it.Ģ. Keeping your automatic watch on a winder, wound and running, will keep the oils within the movement dispersed properly, which is good for the longevity of your timepiece’s movement. There are two viewpoints on watch winders.ġ. A client once asked me if there are any benefits to using automatic watch winders. ![]()
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