How to Choose a Watch Winder
Watch winders are for automatic watches that are wound through the motion of the wrist. Once idle, the watch will eventually stop. Watch winders keep it in motion and fully wound while not being worn. It's convenient for watch collectors who don't want to reset the time and calendar of an idle watch. When choosing a winder, consider its battery or electrical power source, noise level of the motor and whether its directional timer needs to be set or is automatic.
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If you own one automatic watch and wear it daily, a watch winder is superfluous. Collectors with several automatics that get only occasional use should consider a winder to keep their watches wound and lubricated.
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If you own two automatics, choosing a watch winder to accommodate a single watch is adequate. If you expect to collect automatics, find a multiple watch winder.
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Avoid inexpensive winders that only rotate watches in a specific motion. Automatics are designed to be wound with varying twists and turns of the wrist. Choose a watch winder that mimics wrist movement.
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Choose a watch winder that's right for your watches. Vintage watches are smaller than modern timepieces with a dial diameter under 36 mm. Modern watches have dial diameters up to 45 mm and larger. Some watches may be too big for the winder and strike each other in the box.
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Consider an enclosed watch winder that will protect the watch from dust. A velvet-lined winder will cushion the watch.
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Tips & Warnings
Choose a winder that complements your furniture. Wood grain or piano black-lacquered boxes on a desk, table top or high shelf are attractive.
A winder that only rotates a watch in a single motion may cause uneven wear of the movement.
