Cars and Wristwatches - Page 10 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

omegabenz · #**136** 02-23-2004, 02:54 AM

Speaking of watch winders, who has one? What is a really good one to get for the money? I usually wear my watch everyday, but on the weekends if I am working on electrical stuff or welding, I obviously take it off. So I am looking for something to put it on to keep it wound.

I dont plan on having more than two watches any time soon. I have the Omega, a Rusty (surfboard company watch), and a timex that I got when I was 5. I can use the Rusty watch to keep a 2 watch system balanced.

What do you guys think?

ke6dcj · #**137** 02-23-2004, 08:36 AM

I use a Cyclotest 6 from Superior Watch ( http://www.superiorwatch.com ), esp at the price of $315, and it does 6-watches out of the box (it's not "pretty" though, I keep mine in a cabinet).

Moreover, it can grow with high-density arms (4-per arm) for a total of 24-watches!

MapleLeaf: are you sure your other watch isn't an IWC Schaufhaussen (sp?)

:-) neil
1988 360TE AMG
1993 500E

From Superior Watch (an IWC authorized service center):

The Cyclotest 6, a wall-mounted machine, will keep up to six watches fully wound. It measures 10.5" wide and 4" high. Watches are rotated and revolved in all directions. Hardware is supplied with the machine for mounting it on a wall to enable simultaneous 360 degree rotations in every direction to wind all automatic watches. 110 volt AC only (not battery operated); includes electronic appliance-timer to custom program daily winding. This product is guaranteed by our company for one year and is highly recommended for serious watch collectors having more than two automatic watches. The Cyclotest 6 is $315 plus $10 shipping (within the continental US) and applicable sales tax for NY residents.

Flash Gordon · #**138** 02-23-2004, 08:41 AM

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Originally posted by Jim B+
which was a case design of the '40s and '50s. Cases where steel and gold were mixed have been common since the brand began.

To ID your watch, I'd check out some vintage watch trader sites like finertimes.com, which carry a large inventory of Rolexes. Another site is timezone.com, which has an excellent Rolex forum moderated by James Dowling, maybe the leading Rolex expert and author of an exhaustive book on the subject.

Earlier Rolexes are getting hard to find parts for, but they were the first really waterproof, self-winding watches. Nice machines before they became big time status symbols. Sounds like you have nice one.

Many thanks! I will go to the forum on this topic

vincec · #**139** 02-23-2004, 09:55 AM

Austin, altho I do not have one, there are 2 individuals in my office who owns Orbitas. Supposedly, they are the most recognized brand out there for winders, but they are also pricey. If you check out Ebay, under watch winders, you can find all winders in all price ranges.......

Flash Gordon · #**140** 02-23-2004, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jim B+
which was a case design of the '40s and '50s. Cases where steel and gold were mixed have been common since the brand began.

To ID your watch, I'd check out some vintage watch trader sites like finertimes.com, which carry a large inventory of Rolexes. Another site is timezone.com, which has an excellent Rolex forum moderated by James Dowling, maybe the leading Rolex expert and author of an exhaustive book on the subject.

Earlier Rolexes are getting hard to find parts for, but they were the first really waterproof, self-winding watches. Nice machines before they became big time status symbols. Sounds like you have nice one.

Thank you very much for your help. I will follow your advice to do the search

omegabenz · #**141** 02-23-2004, 09:59 PM

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Originally posted by MapleLeaf
omegabenz, I'd wear a Timex too, but my wife won't let me. (Whip sound!)

I haven't worn the timex since grade school. I got the omega my senior year of high school around chistmas. I have worn it ever since.

moruzzi · #**142** 02-24-2004, 12:56 PM

If you are into watches you should try the timezone watch school. You will learn to disassemble and reassemble mechanical watches. if you take the second course you will learn cleaning and lubrication as well. And you will wind up with a watch or two that you assembled yourself. I'm wearing a manual wind Fontainemelom ST97 movement watch that I assembled, and at home I have a ETA 2836-2 automatic day date I need to clean lube and reassemble. You wind up with a whole new line of tools to buy

I have been facinated by mechanical watches for years. If you want to see the limits of mechanical complexity and precision check out some of the "Grand Complications" which usually include perpetual calinders, minute repeaters, stopwatch functions, and sometimes toubullions all done mechanically in a wristwatch. Its really a challenge to the watchmakers to see what they can pack in there.

A few points about high end watches in general;
The finishing on a high end movement is truely spectacular especally when you realize the size of the parts. Add to this that the majority of the owners never see the finish of the movement (unless the watch has a cristal back), the level of craftsmanship is truely amazing.
Rolex has a nice nich in reputation but they do make about 400K watches a year. Other high end brands, Patek, Lange, Audemars Piguet, IWC etc. make 10% or less of Rolex's output. I would like to own any of these watches including Rolex but its kind of like comparing custom coachbuilders work with factory production, AMG to regular model, or maybe a S class to a Maybach.

One final item on repair costs. Someone in the thread stated $1000 to replace the saphire cristal on a Rolex. If that was the only repair involved - get a new watch repair shop - since and original rolex saphire cristal is about $150 quantity 1. Now a correct service of a watch includes complete disassembly, cleaning, inspection and replacement of any worn parts, and lubrication and reassembly (some manufacturers even repolish the case) I believe IWC charged about $450 for this a couple years ago, considering the amount of precise hand work involved I dont think I'll go into this as anything but a hobby

omegabenz · #**143** 02-24-2004, 01:55 PM

Do you know of more information on the time zone course? I would like to attend.

#**144** 02-24-2004, 02:00 PM

Log on to www.timezone.com. Information about the course, materials needed, "tuition", etc. is easy to find.

moruzzi · #**145** 02-24-2004, 02:42 PM

Yup follow the link posted by Jim B+ the course cost is $50 and you need to spend about $200 on tools/materials. The course is on line with very clear instructions, sign up anytime and work at your own pace. There is an on line forum where you can ask questions etc. I liked it.

The tools/materials consist of jewlers loops, precision swiss screwdrivers, movement, movement holder, tweezers etc. The majority of work is carried out only with tweezers and screwdrivers. Then there are lots of specalized tools to add to your collection as you go

Paul

need2speed · #**146** 03-04-2004, 11:02 AM

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Originally posted by moruzzi
A few points about high end watches in general;
The finishing on a high end movement is truely spectacular especally when you realize the size of the parts. Add to this that the majority of the owners never see the finish of the movement (unless the watch has a cristal back), the level of craftsmanship is truely amazing.

It really is a shame that many beautiful movements are hidden inside the watch case....but you can usually find a picture somewhere. Here is the Girard Perregaux movement inside my new Vacheron, adjusted to chronometer specs and decorated to their high standards:

Gilly · #**147** 03-04-2004, 11:39 AM

That there would be a post on this thread. I just got off the phone, I ordered it! (this)http://www.omegawatches.com/omega/co_watch?ID=1302&line=117&gen=G

Gilly

Bryan Harter · #**148** 03-04-2004, 12:54 PM

http://www.omegawatches.com/omega/co_watch?ID=1229&line=116&gen=G&sublineID=360

omegabenz · #**149** 03-04-2004, 02:12 PM

Both watches are really cool. Nice choices. I wouldn't mind having each of those myself to add to my collection.

Bryan Harter · #**150** 03-04-2004, 02:20 PM

I can't afford a collection of these things, but a couple for different occasions are nice. I find some of the larger watches are uncomfortable for me to wear with dress shirts.

I had admired the Omega's for a long time and was really looking to find a titanium watch both for the finish color and the lighter weight. The omega is also much lower profile than some of the others I have owned.