freddy333 Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 I just received a new AceTimer dual-watch winder that impressed me enough to post a positive recommendation for others looking for the same. The unit has a high gloss cherrywood finish with a soft/plush suede-like interior. The cushions are 2-part, which should provide a comfortable & secure fit for most (but probably not all) wrist & watch sizes. The unit is virtually silent when running with the cover closed (& my ear right next to the case) & barely audible with the cover open. Settings for 650, 850 or 1,000 turns/day (each setting automatically alternates between cw & ccw rotations - this is not user-controllable). Runs on either 2 D-cell batteries (not included) or AC power supply (adapters for US or EU sockets are included). Hopefully, my opinion will remain positive through & beyond the term of the warranty (1 year). $90 A quick & dirty picture Click the pic or search out ebay number - 310064280068 I am NOT affiliated with the seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Mine will be here tomorrow. This winder looks and sounds fantastic. Thanks for your recommendation freddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROM Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 I second that opinion I have had mine for about three months and it works flawlessly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 This winder is so quiet that I have to keep looking over at it (the unit is sitting 1.5 feet from my desk) to see if the watches are actually being turned. They are. Based on my initial impressions & Brom's positive comments after owning his for 3 months, I cannot see any (technical) reason why anyone would need to spend more than $90 for a dual watch winder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 I wanted to get a winder but I am worried about the possibility of over-winding. Does anyone know if that is a legitimate concern or do these winders have safeguards for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 Highly unlikely since modern auto-wind mainspring barrels contain a type of clutch to prevent overwinding. I suppose it is possible to accelerate the wear on the auto-wind gearing if the watch is hyperwound (as might happen if you use 1 of those constant motion winders that continually wind the watch 24/7 without pauses), but this & most of the better winders provide 3 winding settings as I described above. If you are still uncomfortable, simply use the winder's lowest setting (after giving the watch a full manual wind of 40 turns) & if the watch stops in a week or 2, you know you need to bump the setting up to the next speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_brian_ Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 (edited) Thanks for the post, great info! Sometimes it is not easy to find a really good - and affordable - watch winder or watch box. I was always wondering why collectors do not offer quality boxes at a good price... Edited July 12, 2008 by _brian_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maulermacall@hotmail.com Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 Just what I have been looking for - an affordable dual winder, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 Nice info Freddy, gonna have to snap one up. My cheapy $40 model works like a champ but is so loud it wakes me up at times when running at night and that's in a closet with a closed door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cue003 Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 I have the 4 place winder and it has been doing well. I have noticed that I must put it on the highest setting to keep my PAM going so far. What setting are you using and are you noticing that the time is staying current? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 I have the 4 place winder and it has been doing well. I have noticed that I must put it on the highest setting to keep my PAM going so far. What setting are you using and are you noticing that the time is staying current? I use the middle setting (850/day) for 2 vintage DJs (1570 & 3055 movements). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted July 13, 2008 Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 Great buy freddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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