IS A WINDING CASE USEFUL ON AN AUTOMATIC WATCH?
The self-winding Rolex movement, or perpetual, uses the movement of the wearer's wrist to stay wound and maintain an accurate reading.
The idea is that a Rolex that runs on an automatic movement will never need to be wound if worn regularly. If you don't wear your Rolex watch regularly, the movement will have used up its power reserve and stop. This can be annoying in that when you wear your watch again, you have to set it again. It can also, as some collectors believe, harm the movement if it is not wound for an extended period of time.
The idea behind this is that the material that keeps the parts lubricated will begin to harden and significantly affect the movement's ability to maintain an accurate reading. This claim is controversial, as many believe that modern lubricants do not harden and that the only real threat to your watch is the natural aging that occurs over time.
If you are one of those who believe that a stagnant movement can harm your Rolex, or if you own an older Rolex or even a vintage Rolex that likely uses some type of lubricant that can harden over time, one solution is to invest in a watch winder.
WATCH WINDERS ARE BOXES THAT GENTLY MOVE A WATCH WHEN IT IS NOT BEING WORN.
The watch winder keeps the rotor moving so the watch can be wound and maintain an accurate reading. Maintaining an accurate reading also means that watches with more complicated functions, such as a date or annual calendar, will remain set even when the watch is not being worn, rather than needing to be reset every time the watch is worn. This is very important to keep in mind so you don't have to put your watch on hold more often. Also, some functions are difficult to adjust.
Watch winders are also a great way to store your expensive watch as they protect it from being exposed to dust, moisture or sunlight.
If you decide to invest in a watch winder, there are many different options for every budget. Simple watch boxes can start as low as 40€ at Watch box store, and more expensive options have a price tag of over 10,000€ ( see Watch Winder Safes ).
Both options have their advantages, with the more expensive options offering quieter motors as well as the ability to adjust the number of revolutions per day to prevent excessive movement of the watch.
Here you can find some watch winders for automatic watches with perpetual motion:
Watch winder case
Watchwinder 2 Automatic Watches
Watchwinder design
WHY DO SOME THINK A WATCH WINDER IS NOT NECESSARY?
Some collectors claim that a watch winder is not necessary because it can potentially harm your watch by wearing out the parts faster instead of letting the movement rest. Those who agree with this theory claim that winding your Rolex every morning or moving it every now and then should be enough to keep the movement in proper working order. Moreover, regular servicing of your watch should also keep the movement in perfect condition and properly lubricated, regardless of how often you decide to wear your watch.
However, as mentioned earlier, if you choose the right watch winder, you can ensure that your watch stays wound without causing excessive wear to the movement over time.
If you decide against buying a watch winder, we recommend a high quality watch box to store and protect your watches, like :
Watch Box Store Collection Box
When arguing for or against buying a watch winder, it all boils down to a matter of convenience.
A watch winder saves the wearer from having to deal with setting complicated functions every time they wear their watch. If this is an important factor for you, then a watch winder can be an ideal investment. If you belong to the category of collectors who like to adjust the complications that go with their Rolex, a watch winder may not be necessary.
IN CONCLUSION: IS A WATCH WINDER MANDATORY FOR YOUR ROLEX?
No matter which option you choose, the most important thing you can learn from this article is that you should not forget to take care of your watch regularly and that you should consider investing in a high-quality storage solution to keep your Rolex in excellent condition when it is not being worn.
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