Wristwatch collectors out there?

Originally Posted by Lucky_Hippo

Hey Darrell,

I'd check ebay, and craigs list to try and catch a deal. From what little I know about watch winders, the cheaper models usually only have a single "speed" setting and tend to get kind of loud over time.

Just something to think about if you plan on placing one on your nightstand etc...

Thanks. What is a reasonable price for one? I don't need anything to fancy and frankly I don't care about how noisy it is, I keep my watches in my living room on my desk.

[Lucky_Hippo]

Originally Posted by Darrell

Thanks. What is a reasonable price for one? I don't need anything to fancy and frankly I don't care about how noisy it is, I keep my watches in my living room on my desk.

100 bucks is probably right around the average for a 2 watch winder. Although I found this one on Amazon for $65.

http://www.amazon.com/Diplomat-Doubl...5651723&sr=8-5

[ir13]

Originally Posted by Lucky_Hippo

100 bucks is probably right around the average for a 2 watch winder. Although I found this one on Amazon for $65.

http://www.amazon.com/Diplomat-Doubl...5651723&sr=8-5

WOW, says "SHIPS WITHIN 3-5 WEEKS"

[wayner123]

Originally Posted by Darrell

Thanks. What is a reasonable price for one? I don't need anything to fancy and frankly I don't care about how noisy it is, I keep my watches in my living room on my desk.

May I ask why you want a watch winder?

Originally Posted by wayner123

May I ask why you want a watch winder?

Don't I need one for when I am not wearing the watch?

[Thrak]

Originally Posted by Darrell

Don't I need one for when I am not wearing the watch?

Maybe, maybe not... if your watch has many comlications and is difficult to set (moon phase, perpetual analog calendar, etc) then a winder may be a good idea.

However, if all it shows is the time then it only takes a second to shake it a few times and get it going then set the time. Same if its a time/date...

Not to mention any decent automatic has a reserve, which should last about 40hrs or more.

[e-man67]

Originally Posted by Darrell

Thanks. What is a reasonable price for one? I don't need anything to fancy and frankly I don't care about how noisy it is, I keep my watches in my living room on my desk.

I have a 4 watch winder and my wife has a 2 I bought off ebay...problem is that if you buy the ebay ones for the $50-$100 they will crap out after 1-2 years. They look nice but have the cheapest chinese motors...and they get very loud too.