Posts Tagged ‘automatic watch winder’

The Appeal of Modern Watch Winders

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

For the person who has invested money in a quality watch or perhaps has a time piece with great sentimental value, well then it only makes sense that you would have invested also in a watch winder to maintain your watch.

One issue that some may encounter is finding a watch winder that effectively compliments the interior of their home or office.  You most likely would not want your watch winder to clash with the ambiance of your space which you had already spent much time and money to perfect.  The most common way this can happen is with homes that have a modern themed interior.

Often watch winder designs reflect an antique, rustic, or craftsman style.  It is somewhat rarer to find a watch winder to suit a modern interior.  SwissT Gallery is one such place where you will be able to find a style of watch winder to match any interior.  Of course, as important as the aesthetic of your watch winder is its quality.  Just  because it looks great does not mean that it has all the features you desire to adequately maintain you time piece investment.  Be sure to take quality into consideration along with the watch winders design.

Watch Winder Online

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Buying a watch winder online can be a simple and rewarding labor. That is, if you know where to look and what you are looking for. You can certainly google “watch winder online” and turn up hundreds if not thousands of sites purportedly selling the devices. Not to mention that you can hop on ebay and find one for next to nothing.

Yes, there are tons of ways to waste money online. You see, buying a cheap watch winder online is like buying a cheap watch. If you picked up your watch at a gas station then you probably do not need to go online and buy a quality watch winder.

If you spent good money for a good time piece then you absolutely need a quality watch winder that will help maintain and protect your investment. Swiss T Gallery is one such site where a person can trust that the watch winder selection will be both high-quality and reasonably priced.

The Elegance of Wooden Watch Winders

Monday, August 24th, 2009

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There are many different types of watch winders out there, and while they have different looks and different styles, one thing is certain: they almost always look very elegant and sleek. This is because most watch winders are made out of wood. Yes, there are some that are made from metal or other materials, but the ones made out of pure wood are some of the finest watch winders you’ll ever see. Just imagine how great a wooden watch winder will look among the paneled walls of your library, study, or office.

Wooden watch winders come in a variety of forms. There are the small one and two sized watch winders that sit on tables or desks, and then there are the large 12 or 16 piece watch winders that you can hang on the wall. There are even some huge 24 piece wooden watch winders that can display huge watch collections and keep them in perfect running order.

What does a wooden watch winder have that other types of watch winders don’t? The main difference is in the look. Wooden watch winders have that old time, quality look about them that is sure to fit in with any décor. The fact that you can find wooden watch winders made from various woods, including ash, oak, and cherry, means that you can find one to match your room. It also makes it very easy to find two or three different watch winders that match, something you may need to do if you expand your watch collection at some point.

Buying Watch Winders Online

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

If you need to purchase your first watch winder or expand your current collection of watch winders, there are a number of places you can go to purchase them. You can find a specialty shop that deals in watch winders, or you may even be able to find a watch winder or two at a department store. Garage sales, second hand shops, antique shops, and estate sales are all places you can look, too, if you don’t mind a used watch winder. Of course, there is one other place you can shop: online stores.

Buying watch winders online is very popular these days. This is because it can be hard to find stores that carry watch winders. The hobby is not one that is really wide spread, and while many people do collect watches, most do not purchase watch winders on a regular basis. Because of this, few stores carry a large selection of them, and it may be hard to find a store that carries any watch winders at all unless you live in a large city. To that end, it’s often much easier to shop online for your watch winders than it is to try to find a store that carries them.

Some people do not like shopping online because they can’t inspect the merchandise. However, watch winder sites generally provide a number of different images of the watch winder and information such as its dimensions and how it winds the watch. If you have any questions, you can always email the store. Most of them are very willing to answer all of your questions and provide you with as much information as they can in relation their watch winders. Many sites also offer sales from time to time or promotional offers such as free shipping.

Collecting Watches and Protecting Them with an Automatic Watch Winder

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

Have you ever wondered how some people get into collecting things? Take, for example, watches. How does one start collecting watches? Do they simply wake up one morning and decide to start? Generally, the answer is no. Most people get started collecting watches when they come into a few unique watches.

Some find these neat little watches at garage sales, flea markets, or even auctions. They purchase the watch or watches not because they collect them but because they find them interesting. After examining the watches, they may decide that they need more of them. They may also decide to purchase an automatic watch winder to store their collection in. Sometimes, these people become casual collectors—they will continue to look for neat watches at garage sales and other places, but they won’t go out of their way to buy an expensive watch for their collection.

Others inherit watches. To them, collecting watches isn’t really the point. The point is to protect the watches that their father, grandfather, or other relative had. These watches have great sentimental value, and they want to make certain they’re preserved so that they can pass them down to their children. For them, buying an automatic watch winder is a way of guaranteeing that the watches won’t get damaged. Sometimes, these collectors will purchase the cheapest automatic watch winder they can because they don’t really want nor need something fancy, but others will look for the absolute top of the line model because they want to provide every type of protection for their watches.

Watch Winder Online

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

Buying a watch winder online can be a simple and rewarding labor. That is, if you know where to look and what you are looking for. You can certainly google “watch winder online” and turn up hundreds if not thousands of sites purportedly selling the devices. Not to mention that you can hop on ebay and find one for next to nothing. Yes, there are tons of ways to waste money online. You see, buying a cheap watch winder online is like buying a cheap watch. If you picked up your watch at a gas station then you probably do not need to go online and buy a quality watch winder. However, if you spent good money for a good time piece then you absolutely need a quality watch winder that will help maintain and protect your investment. Swiss T Gallery is one such site where a person can trust that the watch winder selection will be both high-quality and reasonably priced.

What is a Watch Winder?

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

There are many people out there who do not know exactly what a watch winder is our how it works. Simply put a watch winder keeps your automatic or self-winding watches running smoothly. Most quality watch winders are made out of wood and handcrafted to be stylish and appealing. Some double as display cases for your watches and keep them free from dust while they are not being worn.

As for how a watch winder works, to really understand that you will need to know a little bit about how automatic or self-winding watches work. You see the internal parts of these watches are made to follow the pull of gravity. As you wear your watch the natural kinetic motion of your arm swings tiny weights that slowly wind your watch.

For those of us who own expensive, collectible, or otherwise precious watches it is wise to invest in a wooden watch winder. A watch winder will ensure that your time piece is kept accurate when you are not wearing it, extend the life of your watch by keeping everything in motion and lubricated, and also keep it safe from dust when it is not being worn.

There are many defining characteristics to a quality wooden watch winder. Some are battery powered and others or powered by and ac adapter, some can contain one watch and others can hold as many as eight. So I hope this post sheds some light on exactly what a wooden watch winder is and more importantly what one can do for you.

Wolf Designs: The History of an Automatic Watch Winder Company

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

One of the top companies to product the automatic watch winder was Wolf Designs.  Founded in 1834, the company is still owned by the same family today—the third generation of the family, in fact.  Wolf Designs is known for creating high quality display and storage cases for watches of all times, and while they’ve only recently started producing watch winders, they have applied their same dedication to quality to the winders they make.

One of the things Wolf Designs is known for is that they keep their products and their product designs as simple and as clean as they can.  They don’t put any sort of stamps or other markers on their products, so you don’t have to worry about anything other than displaying your watches in a sleek, classy looking watch winder.

Their new 2.0 automatic watch winder has several different settings.  You can decide if it winds the watches clockwise, counter-clockwise, bi-directionally, or even set it to not wind at all during certain times, such as while you’re sleeping.  In fact, each setting defaults to winding for a certain amount of time and then going into sleep mode so that it doesn’t over-wind the watches.  In fact, the Watch Winder 2.0 was designed to simulate wearing a watch, so your watches will be wound in the best way possible.  Some cheaper watch winders run all the time, but that’s certainly not good for your collectibles.  Don’t go for the cheaper option—buy a quality automatic watch winder so your watches will never get damaged.

Watch Winders for Women

Friday, April 17th, 2009

Many people think that collecting watches is a man’s hobby, and for the most part, they would be correct.  More men collect wrist watches than women, but that doesn’t mean there are no women who are into the hobby.  In fact, there are.  Some women, though, don’t actively collect watches, but they do own a watch that needs winding.  For these women, there are some specially made watch winders that look a bit more feminine.

Serious female wrist watch collectors will, of course, want the more professional, serious looking watch winders.  They will probably need the larger watch winders, too, which are usually only made in one style.  These smaller, more feminine watch winders often only hold one or two watches since they’re aimed at the amateur who isn’t looking to expand her collection.

What makes these watch winders look more feminine?  Well, they’re generally available in colors, for one.  They’re not just the standard wooden watch winders.  Instead, they’re often covered in fabric.  This fabric can be anywhere from white, black, or brown to brighter colors like red, blue, and even pink.  Some also look softer—they’re not as boxy or have as many edges.

Just because these watch winders don’t look the same as standard watch winders doesn’t mean they don’t work as well.  These watch winders work just as well as any other watch winder you’ll find.  They’re guaranteed to keep your own watches wound up or protect those precious family heirloom watches that you want to keep in perfect condition.

Features of an Automatic Watch Winder

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

When it comes to purchasing an automatic watch winder, there are several things you need to pay attention to. The size of the watch winder, while important, is not the only factor in deciding which one to purchase. There are other things you should take into consideration.

The first is the motor. Many watch winders feature a loud motor that you can hear whenever you’re in the room. This can be especially disruptive if you keep your watch collection in your home office or library. The constant noise can be enough to drive you crazy. These loud motors are a sign of an inefficient, cheaply built watch winder. If you’re OK with this loud noise, then you can save a bit of money and buy a cheap winder. However, if you’re a true collector, you want a watch winder that is well-built, and that includes a quiet motor. This will mean paying a bit more, of course, but the silence may be well worth it.

Some watch winder motors also only move in one direction. This means the motion is somewhat repetitive, and this repetitive motion can actually cause extra wear on a watch’s winding mechanism. If you’ll be constantly keeping a watch in the winder (which you shouldn’t do-you should wear a watch at least once a week), you’ll want a watch winder that includes a variable direction motor.

You may also want to purchase a watch winder with a timer. This allows you to set the watch winder to only operate for an hour or so, then stop for several hours. This insures that your watches will not be over-wound. You can also purchase watch winders that run off of alternative power sources-some can run on both batteries and on AC power. Keep all of these features in mind when you’re looking to purchase a watch winder and you won’t be disappointed.