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mah
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Guys I would like your input on the use of watchwinders. I have a few automatic movements and I wind them all ocasionally and let them run. I was told that this was sufficent to keep them excersized, for lack of a better word. I would like to hear you opionions. I haven't been a member of this fourm for very long but I love to collect watches. I have heard pros and cons on the watch winder issue. What do you think?

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If you manually wind them you run the risk of wearing the crown on the very long run. Also its a pain.

If you dont wind at all you might have the oils stiffen up.

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Here you go mah - the forum's view on watch winders! :thumbsup:

http://breitlingsource.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=155

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So would I really need a winder if I only wear my Ling on the weekend? :?
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Thanks Guys, Still a little up in the air. I guess I will concider a watch winder.

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mah wrote:
Thanks Guys, Still a little up in the air. I guess I will concider a watch winder.

Personally I reckon it's definitely worth having one.

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I wouldn't see a con in owning a winder.

If you own more than two watches, it's tough to keep them wound wearing one every other day.

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Driver8 wrote:
mah wrote:
Thanks Guys, Still a little up in the air. I guess I will concider a watch winder.

Personally I reckon it's definitely worth having one.


Nothing beats being able to open the closet selecting the appropriate watch from the winder and away you go.
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:yeahthat If you have more than one auto, a winder is just very handy.

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