QuestionYour website states that this winder, Eilux2Winder, is preset at 900 TPD. According to my research, my watch needs about 650 TPD. (Rolex Yachtmaster).
Are users able to reset/reprogram the TPD in this unit to meet their specific needs, such as 650 rather than 900 TPD?
I have an old Seiko automatic from the early 1970s as well as an Omega Seamaster a professional from the 1990s, so a second motor head is desirable.
Is there a more appropriate winder brand or unit for my movement? I care less about glamorous, finished looks and more about reliability, functionality, good treatment of the watch movement.
Thanks.
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AnswerIndeed, the
Eilux2Winder is a very reliable product. It is, in fact, factory preset to 950 TPD (turns per day). You are able to program the direction of the turns, clockwise, counterclockwise or bidirectionally, and, you are able to program the direction of each individual Winder Head.
Over winding should not be a concern because today's automatic watches are almost all manufactured with a mechanism that would dis-engage the winding mechanism once the mainspring is fully wound up.
However, over stressing the watch is a problem.
In layman's term, over-stress is a result of placing an automatic watch in a winder that winds the watch non-stop, without any rest period in between. With this non-stop process, stress eventually builds up. Like any other mechanical parts, over-stress could eventually shorten the useful life of the moving mechanism of a watch.
Thankfully, the Eilux2Winder cycles on and off automatically and does not run continuously.
You do have quite a collection of fine automatic watches. If over winding is still a concern for your Rolex, Sieko and Omega you might want to look at a winder that provides more winding options.
There is definitely one winder that comes to mind. The Orbita Siena 2 can be programmed both directionally as well as TPDs, to meet the needs of your Rolex, Seico, and Omega automatic watches. You state that reliability and functionality are more important than the overall appearance of the winder. The
Orbita Siena 2 has both.
The 2 Winder allows for winding 2 watches of totally differing winding requirements. This Orbita Watch Winder has 12 different settings to encompass all different luxury watch requirements. 3 Directional settings:Bi-Directional winding, Clock Wise (CW) or CCW. 4 TPD settings or Turns Per Day. (TPD) can be set for 500, 650, 800 or 950. Setting the winder is simple. It is available in Black Lacquer, Maple Burl and Teakwood finishes. This winder is more expensive than the Eilux2 Winder that you were looking at but basically remember winders are mechanical devices and price directly relates to quality.
Labels: Automatic Watches, Eilux Winders, Orbita Winders, Rolex, Seiko, Siena Winder, Watch Winders
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The pop art of Andy Warhol is still popular even twenty years after his death. I remember when I went to the Museum of Modern Art a few years ago, there was a huge section dedicated just to his work. It's found in movies, television, clothing and even in watches.
Two years ago, the watch company
Seiko released a line of watches in Japan modeled after the art of Andy Warhol. The watch faces contain images of his famous paintings, such as the bright yellow banana.
The watch strap and bezel are made of plastic of many different colors, with Warhol's signature inscribed on the the bezel.
The watches are fun and colorful like most of Warhol's work.Unfortunately, it seems as if they were only available in Japan, but maybe Seiko will decide to release them here in the United States.
Until Next Time,
J.M.
Labels: J.M., Seiko, watch talk
by: WatchCases
User_Name: Gail W.Question:Hi, I need one watch winder for my son's Rolex GMT. I also need one for my two ladies Rolexes. I also have Seikos. Do I need separate watch winders for them? One is an automatic and the other is a kinetic automatic.
Gail
Answer:Hi Gail W.,
Thank you for your inquiry about
watchwinders for your kinetic watch. We have only found 2 watch winders to work for the Seiko Kinetic Watch.
Some of our kinetic watch owners have found success with the Cubic Everwell Single Watch Winder Travel Watch Winder with dust cover and digital clock. This Eilux watch winder winds most every automatic watch, all sizes. Battery powered or AC adapter available. http://www.watchcases.com/sicuwiduco.html
Also consider the Orbita Sparta Watch Winders. The Sparta Winder is the only Double Winder we know of which will wind the Seiko Kinetic Watch in addition to most all other automatic watches! http://www.watchcases.com/orspwawile.html
However, you must wind the Seiko as per instructions initially. No
watch winder will work if it is not wound at least to 80% capacity!
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact sales or customer service at 800-525-6456, Monday through Friday Eastern time.
Sincerely,
Joyce
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Labels: Automatic Watches, Joyce, Kinetic Watch, Rolex, Seiko, Travel
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