What is a Watch Winderand what is anOrbita Watch Winder?

Posted by johnssmith00 on July 2nd, 2013

Automatic watches are those types of watches that do not need batteries in order to function because they have a mechanism that allows them to self-wind. In order for the watch so wind itself properly, it needs to be worn constantly or it may cause the watch to run down. If you do not wear your watch constantly, then maybe you will need a watch winder. This device can hold from one up to several watches at a time and rotates then in order to mimic human motion. If you are a collector, you will probably like to buy anOrbita watch winder.

But first, let us explain the mechanics behind the automatic watch. This type of watch has a mechanical weight inside it that helps it wind itself, but in order to this, the watch has to be worn almost all the time. When you wear a watch, your hand move back and forth and upwards and downwards, making the weight inside it to move also and thus, making the watch wind itself. If the watch is not worn constantly, then the mechanism will start to fail. That is why it is recommended that if you are not the type of person to wear a watch constantly,but you like the automatic watch a lot, that you invest in a watch winder.

If you happen to be a collector of these types of watches, then you will surely need at least aOrbita watch winder. This type of winder has three different rotating cups because as most of us know, the average collector has at least three watches: a collectible, a sport wear watch and a formal wear one. Of course, if you are a really serious collector you will probably have even more than three watches, which is why companies that manufacture winders have also build cases that can hold up to forty watches. If you are not that crazy about watches, then the Orbita watch winder will be enough for you.

Many experts say that if you have only one mechanical watch that you almost never wear, then there is no sense in you buying a winder and you should just wind the watch every few weeks and let it run down. If you have a watch that you wear quite often, but not all the time, then maybe it is best you invest in a watch winder, so that you can be sure that anytime you want to wear your special watch you can do so and have it working accurately and smoothly.

A collector of mechanical watches will probably already have a triple Orbita watch winder in his house somewhere or at least is saving up money to buy one. If you have just one watch that you wear often, then the best thing for you is to buy a single watch winder, so that you know your special arm piece is always working properly.

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