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(110 customer reviews) 36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Great winder for the money - and display, to boot!,
July 7, 2009 Robert Ross "iinsic" (Florida USA) - See all my reviews
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I have a number of automatic watches and multi-winders in which they're stored when not worn. However, my prize is the Rolex Datejust SS & Gold watch my late father wore. While it is too precious to wear except on very special occasions, I did not want it locked away in a big cabinet with all of the others. This handy winder with the viewport was the perfect answer.
It sits proudly on my credenza in my study, so that I can see the watch whenever I want - and the wonderful memories it evokes. True, it does make a slight sound when rotating. However, for me it is a reminder to let my gaze wonder over to the watch, so the "noise" - such as it is - is a bonus.
The slow speed of the winder and the automatic "1-hour-on-and-3-hours-off" helps guard against overwinding. The choice of "clockwise" or "anti-clockwise" rotation is important - some automatics will not wind but one direction. Check your watch manual, your jeweler or the manufacturer to be sure.
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Works, until it doesn't. If you can solder... it's a keeper.,
August 27, 2009 Dustin P. Paddock (Altadena, CA USA) - See all my reviews
Had this winder for about two years. It stopped working after about a year, and I thought that was it - get what you pay for. But I refused to buy a 2nd one, or a more expensive one. So I opened it up (to seemingly find nothing wrong), smacked it around and left it in the garage ("dog house") for a month, and it started working again... for a few months, then it didn't, again. Finally, I thought I had nothing else to lose, so I opened it up again. This time I saw the problem. The control chip had one of the wires that were soldered to it that was gradually coming off. This time, it had completely broken off, and wasn't connected to the solder point. The wires are flimsy, but whatever. I re-stripped the wire, soldered it back on, and now it's working like new again. Until, I imagine, the internal movements cause something else to wear down.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
GREAT BUY,
December 24, 2010 65gone - See all my reviews
This review is from: Diplomat Single Black Watch Winder with Built In IC Timer (Watch)
I own six diplomat winders including this little gem. It spins a 270 gram watch with no difficulty. I have had mine for four months and keep it near my bed. The movement is soundless and runs like a champ. I have had good success with the diplomat brand of winders as oppossed to the problems some have had with the more expensive brands. A great piece of furniture this is not. It just does the job of keeping your watches wound. Watches with a max band width of 26mm and 50mm case width should fit.