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Old 02-09-2010, 06:23 AM   #494
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Default Re: Wristwatch collectors out there?

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Originally Posted by Darrell View Post
Don't I need one for when I am not wearing the watch?
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Maybe, maybe not... if your watch has many comlications and is difficult to set (moon phase, perpetual analog calendar, etc) then a winder may be a good idea.

However, if all it shows is the time then it only takes a second to shake it a few times and get it going then set the time. Same if its a time/date...

Not to mention any decent automatic has a reserve, which should last about 40hrs or more.
Thrak is right on here. You don't really NEED one. To me they are a luxury, which I can do without especially given the cost of a decent one, I can have another watch (or two).
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