Watch winder recommendations
Any inexpensive watch winder recommendations? I’m only after a single as I have one kinetic watch in my collection that I like to keep going. Not too bothered about my automatics but if it’s a multiple winder that’s fine.
I‘ve looked on AliExpress and Amazon but nothing really grabs me.
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Kinetic usually go dormant when not in use for a time. I don't think it's needed.
Look at Wolf watch winders they great 👍
Kinetic usually go dormant when not in use for a time. I don't think it's needed.
I’m sure I read somewhere that it doesn’t do the capacitor very good to let it drain and be left. It could be while before I wear it as it doesn’t get much wrist time
I am pretty sure that a normal winder won't power a kinetic movement. I don't think a circular motion works. You will need to get one specifically designed for kinetic movements. Unfortunately, I can't help there.
Watch winders don't work for Kinetic watches.
There are devices that will power up the capicitor though and also a number of "hacks" that some say will work.
Google for a variety of articles.
I’m sure I read somewhere that it doesn’t do the capacitor very good to let it drain and be left. It could be while before I wear it as it doesn’t get much wrist time
A friend of mine who owns a watch shop and repairs watches told me that watchwinders are for convenience if you have a watch with complications you don't want to deal with. It does absolutely no harm if a watch is dormant. If you are concerned, take it out once a month a wear it around the house. Most watchmakers I looked up on the internet say it is actually more harmful for a watch to never stop, the wear on the gears are what is the problem. The synthetic oils drying up are a concern of yesteryear due to the properties of the new oils. I have a rather large collection that I have been talking about ad nauseam since I arrived, what I do with my mechanicals and automatics is get them moving once a week and put them back in the box. To be clear none of this knowledge came from me because I'm not a watchmaker, but this is what I found with the research and my friend who repairs watches for a living. Also, I have no knowledge of kinetic watches so maybe there is more to it with that type of watch.
A friend of mine who owns a watch shop and repairs watches told me that watchwinders are for convenience if you have a watch with complications you don't want to deal with. It does absolutely no harm if a watch is dormant. If you are concerned, take it out once a month a wear it around the house. Most watchmakers I looked up on the internet say it is actually more harmful for a watch to never stop, the wear on the gears are what is the problem. The synthetic oils drying up are a concern of yesteryear due to the properties of the new oils. I have a rather large collection that I have been talking about ad nauseam since I arrived, what I do with my mechanicals and automatics is get them moving once a week and put them back in the box. To be clear none of this knowledge came from me because I'm not a watchmaker, but this is what I found with the research and my friend who repairs watches for a living. Also, I have no knowledge of kinetic watches so maybe there is more to it with that type of watch.
That’s great info…..many thanks
rkovars & foghorn….thanks for the info 👏🏻 I never gave it a thought that it’s a different motion
There's a few decent ones on Amazon #gevril