While watch winders are celebrated for their convenience and functionality, some individuals remain uncertain about their necessity, citing potential disadvantages. Let's address these concerns and offer a balanced view.
Possible Concerns About Watch Winders:
1. Limited Collections and Manual Maintenance Preference
For those with a smaller selection of automatic watches, who wear them regularly, or find manual winding a simple task, the utility of a watch winder might not seem as compelling. Especially if the joy of manually winding and setting their cherished timepieces is part of the ownership experience, the need for a watch winder could be minimal.
2. Concerns About Over-Winding and Wear
There's a cautionary note that fully winding an automatic watch manually could potentially strain the mechanism, as these watches are designed to be wound by the rotor's movement. Gentle, partial manual winding, supplemented by natural wrist movement, is advised to avoid undue stress on the watch's internal components.
3. Wear and Tear from Continuous Movement
Some worry that continuous operation in a winder could accelerate wear on the watch's parts and lubricants. However, the wear from regular use or winder operation is minor with moderate movement. Regardless of movement, internal components will naturally degrade over time, and neglecting regular servicing can lead to friction and damage. Periodic professional maintenance is essential to replenish oils and inspect parts, irrespective of a watch's activity level.
4. Optimal Operation: Continuous Movement vs. Rest
The debate between keeping a watch constantly moving for smooth operation versus resting it to minimize wear remains unresolved. From our perspective, machinery, including watches, tends to perform better and last longer with regular but not excessive use. Like high-end cars, watches showcase their value and functionality through use, suggesting that a balance of activity and rest maintains optimal condition.
5. Magnetic Interference Concerns
The potential for magnetic interference with the watch's operation is a concern for some. Quality watch winders usually incorporate measures to mitigate magnetic effects, such as distancing the motor's magnets from the watch and selecting materials that reduce magnetic transmission. When choosing a winder, consider models with proven anti-magnetic features to protect sensitive timepieces.
6. Durability and Repairability Issues
There's a common perception that watch winders are prone to breakdowns and may not be repairable, leading to frustration for owners who have invested in these devices to care for their valuable watches.
Introducing T’z Products: Durable and Repairable Watch Winders
Acknowledging the concern over watch winders' fragility, T’z Products has dedicated efforts to crafting durable, easily repairable models. Born from a request by a major department store two decades ago, our mission was to create a robust winder that wouldn't easily break and could be serviced. Leveraging years of precision engineering experience in metal and plastic parts, we've achieved a high-quality, handcrafted, domestically produced winder. Our skilled technicians ensure any necessary repairs are handled with utmost responsibility.
Pride in our craftsmanship and the satisfaction expressed by our customers, many of whom are repeat buyers over twenty years, affirm the quality and reliability of our winders. For those concerned about the fragility of watch winders, we invite you to experience the durability and quality of T’z Products firsthand.
