Automatic Watches..

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by bradders, Jan 12, 2019.

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  1. You fellas with omega and the like that have automatic mechanisms, what do you need to do it]f not wearing them for a while?

    I’m looking at a couple at the moment, and it’s likley one could be used very infrequently. So wondering how you maintain them.


    Ps I know I could google but it’s what I’d ask over a pint in the pub, so what I’m asking ;)
     
    #1 bradders, Jan 12, 2019
  2. They make rocker things that keep it moving. Or strap it to the dog.
     
    #2 camelfarmer, Jan 12, 2019
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  3. My Seamaster Aqua Terra for special occasions only gets wound for wearing. When I asked the retailer about storage, the answer was ‘no special requirements’. Andy
     
    #3 Android853sp, Jan 12, 2019
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  4. I have a winding machine for my watches when not wearing them.
     
    #4 Kingfixer, Jan 12, 2019
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  5. Get a watch winder if setting the time / date bothers you ... otherwise just wind it when you use it
     
    #5 m@tt, Jan 12, 2019
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  6. Have you not seen Pulp Fiction?
     
    #6 JoeC, Jan 12, 2019
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  7. #7 Android853sp, Jan 12, 2019
  8. A lot of collectors use winding machines, which is fine for automatics. My favorite is my Panerai 8 day but it's a manual wind up. As said, put it away until you need it. Then wind it up, set the date, jobs a good un.

    I'll send mine for service after 5 years. My 1st Rolex (Seadweller, circa 1994) was a shite timekeeper when I first got it. I sent it back and it's been remarkably accurate up to this day ever since. And it's had some right old whacks along the way.
     
    #8 Mary Hinge, Jan 12, 2019
  9. Yeah, he's lucky it wasn't one of those new Sea dwellers :eek: With box and papers :laughing:
     
    #9 Mary Hinge, Jan 12, 2019
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  11. Next they will be selling motorcycles that have to be ridden all year round or have battery problems, tut
     
    #11 noobie, Jan 12, 2019
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  12. #12 broke, Jan 12, 2019
  13. I alternate between my Rolex and Omega, one is simply stored away while the other is in use.
    No need for fancy winding what nots.
     
    #13 Carr01, Jan 12, 2019
  14. I’ve just got my Oris automatic back after 18 yrs. I’d sold it when I was skint. The new owner never used it and he died last year. I got first dibs on it. Wound it up and away it went. It’s never had a service.
     
    #14 Bluehawk, Jan 12, 2019
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  15. The wife?
     
    #15 bradders, Jan 12, 2019
  16. I did. I’m not asking about what to wear while being bummed...although buying an expensive watch is pretty similar experience
     
    #16 bradders, Jan 12, 2019
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  17. Looking at a couple of old watches. 1969 auto and 1969 winder. Kind of thing that goes with a suit
     
    #17 bradders, Jan 12, 2019
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  18. Any photos you’d like to share?
     
    #18 Carr01, Jan 12, 2019
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