Subject: RE: Panerai Luminor: Viaweb Form Submission
User_Name: Tark
Question:Thx Don...I was on vacation...meant to say that I was NOT going to look at another winder website...wanted to depend on your expertise...am willing to pay for that!
Just to make sure I understand....on your website you mention that the Orbita Sparta Open Winder could be challenged by some of the bigger, heavier watches like Panerai. So if I go with the Orbita Sparta Deluxe Winders instead, you do not believe this is an issue?
The watch is a 44mm and is heaveee.
Thanks..I'll make the purchase based upon your reply...the real issue is whether or not the Eilux Winder is better suited for the heavier watch.
thx!!!
Tark
Answer:Orbita makes many models of winders.The
Sparta Line is one model with its own unique movement and there are 2 configurations of the winder boxed and unboxed. Plus they also make it with different power configurations. Battery or AC adapter.
The two choices of boxed Sparta winders are 1. Sparta Deluxe boxed winder, this is a large wood box and plenty roomy, the other is a leather compact box and is not good for larger watches. Tight fit.
The
Open Winder and
Compact Winderhttp://www.watchcases.com/rolexwinder.html
has a bit of a "design flaw"...they can not wind realy heavy watches.(Or as you say "heaveee!")
Why the "design flaw"?
Well they (Orbita) were asked to make a low profile compact watch winder for safes and dresser drawers, taller winders do not fit inside small spaces as easy and hence the compact design. The shortness of the winder forces a steeper angle and this affects the winder efficiency.
I will have to re-read my notes, I hope I did not say that about the Sparta in general and only said it about the Compact model and Open Model...The Deluxe Models of Sparta Winders can wind any watch. (At least so far!)
The Orbita Sparta Deluxe Winder in the Mahoganyhttp://www.watchcases.com/orsp1decama.html
is a good pick, in fact it has wound an Ernest Benz 47 mm watch with ease! One thing you should do is place the watch on the pillow off center and a little low on the pillow to create more momentum when it swings around. Not absolutely critical, but it gives the best result.
Orbita also make other winders with more robust movements and programmable features for heavier watches. They cost more however and I think the Sparta is a great choice.
Donald
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