p-lund Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 i wonder which of these two alternatives is the best way to keep your automatic watches last as long as possible. i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchurch Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 I think I read from someone on here there wasn't a difference on how they were kept. I keep mine on my winder to save the time I have to spend setting them each time I want to wear one. I usually have to still set the time because they either gain some or loose some depending on the watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 This a very good question and answears will varry. I like to keep a watch that I might wear on a winder for all of the above reasons. But for the most part I keep my watches In a watchbox and wind them every few weeks. This Is something I enjoy doing because I like to Interact with my watches. I have a Omega that Is 40 yrs old and has never been on a winder or serviced for that matter, my bad for the lack of service. The watch still keeps good time. I know are reps are not omegas but I dont feel that you have to keep all of your watches on a winder to have them for a long time. Thanks for the toppic Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 If your watch is going to sit idle for more than a few weeks, I would give it a full wind (40 turns) once every month. That should keep the oils circulating without causing any appreciable wear. A good watch winder would be my 2nd choice since they do not cause any more wear than wearing your watch. The 1 thing I would not do is let the watch sit idle for long periods (more than 5-6 months) of time. Unless, of course, you are willing to have the watch professionally overhauled before wearing it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchurch Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 http://www.rwgforum.com/topic/77687-things-you-need-to-know-and-things-you-shouldnt-do/ Last item on the main post from The Zigmeister. That area has a ton of good things in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p-lund Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 If your watch is going to sit idle for more than a few weeks, I would give it a full wind (40 turns) once every month. That should keep the oils circulating without causing any appreciable wear. A good watch winder would be my 2nd choice since they do not cause any more wear than wearing your watch. The 1 thing I would not do is let the watch sit idle for long periods (more than 5-6 months) of time. Unless, of course, you are willing to have the watch professionally overhauled before wearing it again. thanks for your reply. according to your answer it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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