The 5 reasons for a watch winder
An automatic watch comes to a standstill if you do not wear it for a longer time. Most automatic watches stop after 32-42 hours of non-use. After this you have to gently shake the watch or wind the watch via the crown to get it running again. After that, you will of course have to reset the time and date (and any other functions). You would rather not want this. That's why using a watch winder is so very handy! In this blog we explain 5 reasons to use a watch winder to wind your automatic watches.
- Durability watches
Perhaps the most important advantage of a watch winder is the durability of your watches. In other words, a watch winder contributes to the proper maintenance of automatic watches. The watch winder ensures that the automatic watches rotate, whereby the oil in the timepiece of the watch is well distributed in the timepiece. This keeps the moving parts lubricated and keeps them moving smoothly. This reduces the risk of defects and wear of these timepiece parts. Every watch enthusiast knows that a repair or replacement of the timepiece or parts of it can be very expensive. Prevention is therefore better than cure. With a watch winder you take good care of your automatic watches. You prevent downtime and ensure that the timepiece keeps moving in a responsible manner. Ultimately, this benefits the durability of the watches.
- A watch winder is useful
In addition to durability, the functionality of a watch winder is a very important advantage. A watch winder is simply very handy. Especially if you have one or more automatic watches that sometimes stop. Perhaps because you do not wear an automatic watch every day or because you have several watches and cannot wear all watches every day. It is a huge hassle to manually wind an automatic watch, reset it in time and date, and then start wearing it. This can be much easier, namely by using a watch winder for your automatic watches. The watch winder ensures that your automatic watch or watches are continuously supplied with energy. This means the watch always run on time and is immediately ready to wear. You no longer need to reset the time or other functions.
A good watch winder can be fully adjusted to the specific automatic watch. This means that you can set the direction of rotation (per individual watch) in clockwise, counterclockwise or alternating. You can also set the number of revolutions per day in small steps. A good watch winder brand that has very good functionality is the Dutch brand Benson. This brand offers all possibilities to wind an automatic watch without any problems. That is why a Benson watch winder is ideal for watch brands such as Omega, Rolex, IWC, Fortis, Tag Heuer, Oris, Breitling, Patek etc etc.
Using a watch winder saves time, but there is another important advantage; when setting the time and date you have to open the crown. The crown is one of the most vulnerable parts of a watch, because it is connected to the movement with just a thin rod (the pin).
You have to open the crown with patience and care. If you do not do this you have a chance of a broken crown or bent pin. This irrevocably leads to expensive repairs.
A watch winder is useful because you no longer have to look at your automatic watches in terms of settings such as time and date. The watch winder ensures that there is always enough energy in the watch and that you can wear it immediately. It saves time and is easy!
- Safe storage of watch collection
Most watch enthusiasts are careful with their watch collection. Automatic watches are usually not cheap and the passion for technology makes watch enthusiasts careful with their watches. A watch winder is very useful. After all, you have all watches together in one place in a watch winder that you can usually close or even place in a safe. There are simple watch winders that only wind automatic watches, but there are also many different watch winders that offer additional options. You can think of a door or lid with which you can close the watch winder, but you can also think of extra storage options for other watches and jewelry. This makes your automatic watches safe for, for example, children's hands, dust or even condensation.
Safe storage of watches is also possible in a watch winder safe. This is a special safe that is fitted with watch winders inside. This gives you optimal safety for the watches and you also wind them via the built-in watch winders. Of course you can also simply place a small watch winder in a safe. A good example is the Swiss Kubik watch winders that are compact and work for up to 3 years on one set of batteries. Ideal for in a safe.
- A watch winder is cool
Who doesn't want to admire their watch collection every day? Every watch enthusiast likes to look at their watches, especially when they rotate in a watch winder and are beautifully illuminated in the dark, for example, by the LED light of the watch winder. A watch winder just looks cool. We often get reactions from customers who receive positive reactions from friends, colleagues or family when they see their automatic watches in a nice watch winder. Not everyone knows what a watch winder is, but when someone sees the watches in a watch winder, the interest is there immediately. You can also see a watch winder as part of your interior. Watch winders are not only functional, the brands are also producing more and more beautiful watch winders that look very professional and beautiful. The watch winder brands bring more and more emphasis on design, high-quality materials and a beautiful appearance. If you can combine the fact that a watch winder is handy and functional with a beautiful design, this makes it an ultimate watch accessory.
Watch winders are available in many different types, materials and sizes. You can choose a modern Benson watch winder, or a more classically designed Orbita watch winder. You can choose a small compact Swiss Kubik watch winder or a larger watch winder with storage drawers, LED lighting and touchscreen from Paul Design or Benson watch winders. There is so much choice that you will always find a watch winder that fits perfectly with your watch collection. There is also plenty to choose in terms of use of color. Watch winders are made in different colors such as black, brown, white or even blue. You can also choose a special material such as carbon fiber, walnut or macassar wood. The days when a watch winder was purely functional are long gone, nowadays a watch winder is more than just intended to wind an automatic watch. It has also become a luxurious interior piece.
- The best watch accessory
A watch winder has a lot of advantages and actually no real disadvantages. If we have to mention a disadvantage it's the price. A good watch winder just costs a bit more than other watch accessories such as a watch box or a watch strap, but it also offers much more. Are you a real watch enthusiast and do you have one or more automatic watches? Then a watch winder is actually indispensable.
You save time and effort and ensure optimal durability of your watches. In addition, you reduce the risk of defects when opening the crown if you have to reset the time and date each time. It is also often said that standing still is deterioration. This also applies to automatic watches. The watch winder is the best watch accessory available. You store your watches safely, provide them with energy and it is also a beautiful sight when the watches are rotating. A modern watch winder offers all kinds of extra functionalities that make a watch winder not only practical but also offer a certain form of luxury.
In our opinion, a watch winder is the best watch accessory for the real watch enthusiast who has one or more automatic watches. Those who have a watch winder will endorse this. We often hear it from customers. Customers who have been using a watch winder for several years but are looking for a new model because their watch collection has grown or they just want to have something else (more modern, different design or a different brand) often say that they can no longer do without a watch winder.
Are you looking for a good watch winder? We are official dealer of 15 watch winder brands, have more than 15 years of experience and have the latest collections with competitive prices. Not sure what you need? Call or email us, we are happy to help you. Choosing a watch winder is easy, but with the right advice you may make a better choice!