Watch winder for 4 watches

[Adam B]

Can anyone recommend one (2 or 4 if a modular system) that is reasonable quality and quiet.
Must be 4 individual winders not 2 pairs of double winders - been warned off those given size/weight of the watches in question.

max budget £400

Was thinking of something like this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Designhutte-Watch-Winder-S...

But then thinking something I can add too might be useful if I succumb to the inevitable and buy a 5th

These seem to re-badged versions of same model with laughable difference in price which has made me worry the above one is a rip off.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Designhütte-Designhue...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Time-Tutelary-Automatic-Ve...

Any thoughts or experiences would be very welcome

Thanks

Edited by Adam B on Wednesday 2nd October 12:33

[Jobbo]

I have the Time Tutelary one you've linked to. Bought it because it was cheap (it was £38.99 so it's gone down slightly in fact) and because I don't want to faff about setting my choice of watch, just put it on and go.

It's fairly plastic, the two winders share a motor and there's a friction/belt drive, and they don't fit even 40mm+ watches well because the inserts are quite big. But they're secure and it works and has been reliable for 6 months so far. Definitely not worth £99, though!

[Adam B]

hmmm, I have a 44mm IWC, 44mm Panerai and 40mm (so pretty big and heavy)

so sounds like the TT one is no good

Edited by Adam B on Wednesday 2nd October 13:48

[Jobbo]

Sorry, when I said it didn't fit, I mean the watch is too small really - the plate against which the watch sits bends my leather straps a bit because it's so big. I don't know what the upper limit for size would be, but quite big!

[Jobbo]

I've taken a couple of photos of the insert with my 42mm watch on it (that's measured without lugs or crown) to show what I meant:




Basically the insert plinth isn't shaped to allow the watch to sit comfortably on it; it's just a big flat plate with a piece of felt or similar on the front.

[bobbybee]

£250 ish Amazon
I have two of them

[Adam B]

Jobbo said:

I've taken a couple of photos of the insert with my 42mm watch on it (that's measured without lugs or crown) to show what I meant:




Basically the insert plinth isn't shaped to allow the watch to sit comfortably on it; it's just a big flat plate with a piece of felt or similar on the front.

thanks jobbo - I see what you mean, not a great design - could mark leather or stress/scratch bracelets

the one I had before which broke had slightly rounded cushions that went inside the watch

Edited by Adam B on Thursday 3rd October 10:04

[Adam B]

bobbybee said:

£250 ish Amazon
I have two of them

thanks Bobby - do you have a link? Hopefully they do that model but in black or other colours (I am not after a wood finsih which does limiti the choice)

[bobbybee]

Adam B said:

thanks Bobby - do you have a link? Hopefully they do that model but in black or other colours (I am not after a wood finsih which does limiti the choice)

Just google Rothenschild RS-324-4, they are available in either walnut or ebony veneers I think.
Currently 'unavailable' on Amazon though, but there are other resellers

[Jobbo]

Adam B said:

thanks jobbo - I see what you mean, not a great design - could mark leather or stress/scratch bracelets

the one I had before which broke had slightly rounded cushions that went inside the watch

You're absolutely right, and to be honest I should have done something myself to fix it - you've at least motivated me to do so Some sort of rounded cushion on each would be perfect.

[Adam B]

bobbybee said:

Just google Rothenschild RS-324-4, they are available in either walnut or ebony veneers I think.
Currently 'unavailable' on Amazon though, but there are other resellers

unfortunately doesnt look they make that model any more - shame

they make a 4 watch model on 2 x 2 mounts but I don't want one of those as two heavy watches could touch or strain the motor