Question
I'm looking to buy three watch winders to use with the following watches:
• Rolex Datejust
• Cartier Roadster XL Chrono (W62019X6)
• Cartier Santos 100 XL Chrono (W20090X8)
I'd like to have the option of battery or ac adaptor power and I will need something compact so I can store the watches in their winders in my safe. I was looking at the Orbita Bellino. Would this be a good winder for these watches? The Rolex is about 10 years old, but its a standard datejust. I wasn't able to determine the movement type for the Cartier watches, which are both chonographs. I'm not sure if that is a factor or not? Any help before I can place me order would be appreciated.
Answer
The Orbita BellinoItem# OR-BELLINO/W1is a wonderful winder choice that will meet all of your prized automatic watches needs. Because you want these luxurious watches to fit into a safe you need a compact winder and the Bellino is just that. Your Cartier Roadster and your Rolex Datejust seem to have the same winding requirements. I'm not sure of the specific requirements for the Cartier Santos but that should not be a problem at all. The Orbita Bellino is programmable both directionally and TPD (turns per day) It has 4 programmable settings of 500, 650, 800 and 950 TPD and direction settings: Counterclockwise or Clockwise and Auto-Reversible, for Bi-directional Watches like Rolex.
The Orbita Bellino is a Dual Powered Unit: Operates with adapter (included) or batteries (4 “C-cells” not incl.) Batteries will last up to 1 year and the signal light will indicate low power long before performance is affected.
Another less expensive and reliable option is either the "The Cubic" Watch Winder by Eilux
or the New 2008 Eilux 1 Cylinder Watch Winder . Like the Bellino, these winders are also directionally programmable, CW, CCW, and Bi. The TPD is set to 900 per day. This preset TPD is not a problem because most automatic watches have an internal mechanism that protects the watch from over winding.
A nice feature of The "The Cubic" Watch Winder by Eilux, is that it can lie flat in your safe and still wind your Rolex or Cartiers. You need to be careful not to rest "The Cubic" Watch Winder by Eilux completely upright on its battery compartment. The winder will not wind your watch if it is standing straight up and down.
Both of these winders are perfect for safe storage or travel. They are both super quiet and these winders are either battery or AC adapter operated.
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User_Name: Shawn Question:I have a Cartier Tank, with a deployment buckle will it fit inside a watch case?
Shawn
Answer:Thank you for your on line inquiry about a watch case for your
Cartier Tank watch. If your watch band is 7.5" or less in length,
the
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User_Name: M. Gonzalez
Message: Hi I want to buy a watch winder could you please help me choose the correct one for my watch. My watch is a SANTOS DE CARTIER GALBEE automatic movement and already read your points on choosing a winder but I just don't know the correct one for the watch.
Thanks,
M. Gonzalez
Answer: Thank you for your inquiry about the
best winder for your Cartier: Santo De Cartier Galbee automatic movement watch. Even though you did not give us or do not have
the specific model number and movement for your watch
(this information should be in your watch manual, or on the
back of the watch case), we recommend
Orbita's Siena 1 as the
best winder for this watch's needs:
http://watchcases.com/orbita-watch-winder-siena-1.htmlwith it's programmable features.
The next best winder for your watch is
Orbita's Sparta Single
Deluxe Winder which has a closed case* Is a Better Choice.
http://watchcases.com/orsp1decama.html*Orbita does not recommend their non boxed "open Sparta Winders" for any of the
Rolex multi-function diver's watches, or for any heavier multi function watches like yours.
Eilux's Single Cylinder (or Cubic) winder is a good winder:
http://www.watchcases.com/ev-ew-1360-gl-blk-w1.html
and it should keep your watch wound. Though we are not as positive on this choice.
Since we do not know the exact requirements for this particular watch we recommend you find the proper setting by Trial and Error. Starting with the highest TPD setting and working down to the lowest setting which keeps the watch wound. Most Automatic Watch owners enjoy this scientific experimentation, and if you are successful please send us the information, since many owners hate to try this and for those we strongly recommend the Orbita Sparta Watch Winder!
We recommend you set the winder on Bi-Directional Winding and 900 TPD (Turns Per Day). If the watch stays wound turn the TPD down to 650, if it stops return it to 900
and this is the proper setting. If the watch does not stay wound on the first setting, change it to Clock Wise Setting at 900 TPD. Repeat this process of trial and
error until you find the correct setting.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate
to contact customer service Monday through Friday between
10 and 4 Eastern time. We look forward to receiving your
order or hearing from you.
If you are interested in this watch you can find it at these stores....
Cartier Men's XL Santos Galbee Automatic ... $3,520.00-ShopAtHomeTV.com
Cartier Santos de Cartier Galbee XL Mens ... $4,395.00-TheWatchery.com
Cartier Santos de Cartier Galbee XL Mens ... $3,432.00-TheWatchery.com
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