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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.

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.

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.

Purchasing a Wooden Watch Winder

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

One of the most beautiful types of watch winders out there are wooden watch winders.  While some watch winders are encased in metal or even a type of plastic, these watch winders are sometimes cheaper looking and oftentimes not very high quality at all.  However, automatic watch winders made out of wood not only look amazing but they’re usually very good quality as well.

Watch winders can be made out of any type of wood, of course, but some of the most popular are cherry and oak.  Just like any type of product, of course, you do want to be careful when you’re selecting a wooden watch winder.  Some simply have a fake wood finish, and while they may look nearly the same, they won’t be of the same quality as a watch winder that’s made from 100 percent wood.  If you’re buying your watch winder online, inquire as to what wood is used if the site doesn’t say.  Some may say something like “made from natural wood,” but they won’t give you the actual wood name.  Find out before you buy.

Because wooden watch winders come in a variety of woods and finishes, you may want to take a little time in selecting one.  You want your wooden watch winder to compliment the room you put it in.  If it’s going to be hung on the wall near some wooden bookshelves, you may want to try to match the color of the shelves and the winder.  Likewise, if you decide you need to purchase an additional watch winder later, you may want to buy one that is made from the same wood and finished in a similar finish to the one you already have so the two make a very nice display.