Once you have acquired an automatic watch it is not long before you are faced with the question of whether to buy a watch winder or not. Opinion is quite divided on these devices which will rotate your watch for you, saving on the time required to reset the watch. Some say they are completely unnecessary while others, including my good self, find them invaluable. I have a model that takes four automatic watches and these are the ones that form my rotation. I can look at them and decide which one I want to wear without the hassle of resetting the date and time constantly. Another great use of these winders is that they act as beautiful display cases as well - displaying your prized watches to whoever you wish (usually you!) Another great benefit is that they keep the movements on your watches going which is actually healthier for them than sitting there static and slowly seizing up. The choice is immense, as is the range of prices. As with a watch you can spend as little or as much as you want. I have compiled a selection for you below - feel free to click on the links if you are interested in purchasing.
Let's start with the Time Tutelary single watch winder which weighs in at a great price of £19.00.
Time Tutelary Automatic Watch Winder
We then move to another contemporary design with the Time Tutelary Tower - again this is a very modest price offering the ability the wind two watches at the same time.
Thanks for reading - drop me line and let me know which model you have gone for.
We then move to another contemporary design with the Time Tutelary Tower - again this is a very modest price offering the ability the wind two watches at the same time.
Pictured below is the model that I own. It is finished beautifully and has the ability to wind four watches simultaneously.
It has received the following glowing reviews:
"For anyone looking for a display case for keeping automatic watches wound and active, look no further. I asked in a local jewellers a couple of weeks ago about a box for automatic watches, and was told that a leather winding box would start at about £200 for a 2 watch box. This wooden box is excellent quality, with a deep laquered finish, a suede-like interior and has room for 4 watches. It runs very quietly on the mains adaptor and also has the facility for battery operation as well. I am delighted with mine, and highly recommend the box and the seller as the service i have recieved from them with my purchase has been first class."
and
"I bought this watch winder about a year ago. It has worked faultlessly with all automatic watches functioning properly. It is well built and the interior has a good quality feel about it. The winder is well made."
There are of course a massive range of models going from traditional wood looks to contemporary and what you go for will be determined by your collection and where you want to place it. A small selection follows below:
Thanks for reading - drop me line and let me know which model you have gone for.
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