The watch that you choose to wear
speaks volumes, sometimes even without you noticing it. The type of
band, the size of the face, and the brand of the watch are all
important when you’re trying to make that very important first
impression. Because of this, your watch should be of good quality,
and should be cared for properly.
There are several different types of
quality watches on the market. These include manual watches, which
need to be wound in order for them to keep proper time; self-winding
watches, which use gravity and arm movements to keep them wound;
automatic watches, which use a quartz movement; and solar watches,
which, as the name implies, require a certain amount of daylight in
order to work properly. Most high-end watches fall into the
self-winding and automatic categories, which is why they – and in
turn, you – can benefit from a watch winder.
Watch Winder Basics
An Orbita watch winder takes care of
your watch while you aren’t wearing it. A watch winder has a tiny
mechanism that keeps the attached watch moving in a small lateral
circle, as if it were on your wrist. This keeps the quartz movement
of your watches, or its self-winding mechanism, constantly in motion
and in peak form. If you allow your quality watches to sit unused for
long periods of time, their mechanical innards can atrophy, and the
lubricant that keeps all of those tiny pieces moving can congeal. In
short, you’ll be left with a watch that doesn’t keep very good
time or one that doesn’t work at all.
Types of Watch Winders
When you go to purchase a watch winder,
you’ll find that there are several different types to choose from.
Some are battery powered, while others have a small cord that plugs
into a wall socket. When deciding between these two different types,
keep in mind the place that you’d like to keep your watch winder.
Is there an electric socket nearby, or will you need to use an
extension cord? If the answer is the latter, you might be better off
with a battery powered model.
Size matters as well. While most Orbita
watch winders are designed for nearly universal use, as far as
watches are concerned, take the time (no pun intended) to ensure that
your watches are compatible with it. You might also need a watch
winder that can care for more than one watch at a time. In this case,
you’ll need to find one that not only fits the décor in your
bedroom, but that can wind two or more watches at once.
Watch Winders and Cases
The style of watch winder that you
choose is just as important as the watch itself. Some winders have a
built in case or drawer that pulls open or slides out, allowing you
to store your watches in a dust-free place when they are not in use.
As you can see, a watch winder is very
important, especially when you have a series of quality watches that
you wear on a regular basis. You’ll need one in order to keep your
watches working properly.
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