Wristwatch collectors out there? - Page 25

02-08-2010, 10:03 AM

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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 · 02-08-2010, 10:59 AM

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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

wayner123 · 02-08-2010, 11:01 AM

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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?

ir13 · 02-08-2010, 11:05 AM

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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"

e-man67 · 02-08-2010, 11:06 AM

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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.

s15driftking · 02-08-2010, 03:46 PM

So often we criticize people for buying cheap chinese humidors and cheap chinese watches... why buy a cheap chinese watch winder?

s15driftking · 02-08-2010, 03:47 PM

get it while it's hot...

http://www.qliqo.com/

LOL

Wolfgang · 02-08-2010, 04:51 PM

Because the thing what winds your watch doesn't need to cost more than one.

Cheap motors? it inst too hard to replace a motor for less than a dollar. I personally will make my own before I spend $100 on a watch winder.

02-08-2010, 06:01 PM

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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 · 02-08-2010, 07:07 PM

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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.

Wolfgang · 02-08-2010, 10:02 PM

Im looking for a watch that has second minute and hour disks that spin with the time showing the time with a line in the glass.

Like this Only without the digital part and classier.

What would this style be called?

spizz · 02-08-2010, 11:37 PM

Love Panerai's. My dream is to own one someday

wayner123 · 02-09-2010, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolfgang

Im looking for a watch that has second minute and hour disks that spin with the time showing the time with a line in the glass.

Like this Only without the digital part and classier.

What would this style be called?

That would be either a skeleton or tourbillion type watch. Search for both items and see what comes up. Most likely what you are looking for is a chronograph skeleton watch.

wayner123 · 02-09-2010, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

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

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Originally Posted by Thrak

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.

Thrak is right on here. You don't really NEED one. To me they are a luxury, which I can do without especially given the cost of a decent one, I can have another watch (or two).

s15driftking · 02-09-2010, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by wayner123

That would be either a skeleton or tourbillion type watch. Search for both items and see what comes up. Most likely what you are looking for is a chronograph skeleton watch.

I dontthink he's looking for a skeleton/openheart.

I believe he's looking (from what i gather with hsi description) for a multi plane (rotating) dial. Read his original post. I believe he's looking for something very unique and I've see it before. Oh hell, now i'm gonna spend hours searching...

wayner123 · 02-09-2010, 09:52 AM

Spinning chrono disks are on very few watches. And those watches are extremely expensive.

The cheapest one I can find is the Tag Heuer Grand Carrera Chronograph Calibre Mens Watch.

I believe Concord makes one as well.

s15driftking · 02-09-2010, 09:55 AM

A few of these are very affordable

Hey wolfgang, are you looking for

something like this???

This?

s15driftking · 02-09-2010, 09:59 AM

Wolfgang, check out Watchismo's website, they have a ton of crazy unconventional watches there. Some are quite affordable.

wayner123 · 02-09-2010, 10:00 AM

Those are closer to what wolfgang may be looking for. However those aren't true chronographs.

s15driftking · 02-09-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by wayner123

Those are closer to what wolfgang may be looking for. However those aren't true chronographs.

They might be a little closer i agree. My point was to to clarify.

There was one that looked identical to the one he described and posted (but what he wanted)... i have searched but to no avail. I will keep looking.

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02-08-2010, 04:51 PM	#488
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Because the thing what winds your watch doesn't need to cost more than one. Cheap motors? it inst too hard to replace a motor for less than a dollar. I personally will make my own before I spend $100 on a watch winder. __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

02-08-2010, 10:02 PM	#491
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Im looking for a watch that has second minute and hour disks that spin with the time showing the time with a line in the glass. Like this Only without the digital part and classier. What would this style be called? __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

02-08-2010, 11:37 PM	#492
spizz Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 51 Trading: (0)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Love Panerai's. My dream is to own one someday

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wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Spinning chrono disks are on very few watches. And those watches are extremely expensive. The cheapest one I can find is the Tag Heuer Grand Carrera Chronograph Calibre Mens Watch. I believe Concord makes one as well. __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

02-09-2010, 09:55 AM	#497
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? A few of these are very affordable Hey wolfgang, are you looking for something like this??? This? This? This? __________________ diamonds/guns Last edited by s15driftking; 02-09-2010 at 10:01 AM.

02-09-2010, 09:59 AM	#498
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02-09-2010, 10:00 AM	#499
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? Those are closer to what wolfgang may be looking for. However those aren't true chronographs. __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'