Watch Winders

What is a Watch Winder?
A Watch Winder is a device specifically designed for Automatic Watches. Watches which wind the mainspring via the natural motion of the wearers arm. If the automatic watch is not worn for a couple days, the power reserve will be depleted, and the watch will stop. To prevent this from happening, the wearer can place his Automatic Watch on the Watch Winder. The Watch Winder holds the Watch and moves it in circular pattern mimicking that part of the human motion required to power the mainspring.

I have a battery-operated Quartz Watch. Do I need a Watch Winder?No. The Watch Winder has been specifically designed for the Automatic Watch; however the Watch Winder works for "batteryless" Quartz Watches for example the Omega-matic, Seiko Kinetic and other innovative watches. These watches use the same weight/rotor principle to generate electric power to run the quartz movement.























I have a manual wind mechanical watch. Can I purchase a Watch Winder too?
Most Watch Winders are specifically designed for mechanical Watches, and up until recently no Watch Winders were available for Manual Wound Luxury Watches; however in Basel 2000, Orbita unveiled a Watch Winder for Manual Wound Watches. Utilizing small collets that grasp the crown of the watch, the Orbita Sempre Winder winds the Watch just like you would wind it with your fingers.


I own one Automatic Watch. Do I need a Watch Winder?No! If you only own one Automatic Watch, and wear it fairly often, then chances are you do not need a Watch Winder, unless of course you get one as a gift from Uncle Henry, and then you may need to display a desperate need for one on account of family peace.

I am an avid Automatic Watch Collector. Do I need a Watch Winder?I would have to say yes, unless of course you desire to walk around with multiple watches on each arm.

Is it true that the oils can coagulate and clog the watch movements once the watch has stopped?
No! Most oils used today are less viscous than earlier oils, and thus are not prone to coagulation.

Why do I need a Watch Winder?a) If you almost never wear the watch in question, wind it up every couple of weeks and then let it run down; however, if you have an Automatic Watch you wear quite frequently but not continuously, and you usually have no time to keep reseting the time, then the Watch Winder may be a worthy investent.
b)Another instant in which a Watch Winders may be of use to you is if your watch has a perpetual calender (a complex complication that accounts for the differing lengths of months and leap years), and thus keeping it on the Watch Winder will save you quite a bit of time in resetting the date and time.

Why are Watch Winders quite expensive?
As I was shopping around for Watch Winders, I realized that for a simple rotating Watch holder, the prices range from anywhere between $200 and $8000.Aside from the companies emphasis on quality, precision and exceptional luxury watch care, a Watch Winder is an item that is produced in limited quantities. It is a specialty item that does not have sufficient demand to be mass produced. A Watch Winder is not like your toaster that is a fixture in all households.

1) Functional: These Winders wind one or more watches. The watches are held on the exterior of these gadgets. The more watches that are wound on this type of Winder greatly resemble a ferris wheel at your local County Fair. Watch Winders of this type are displayed on a table top or a high shelf.
2) Elegant: These Watch Winders are encased in wood or leather boxes, some come with tight fitting glass doors so that the collector can view his watches while knowing that his watches are protected in a dust free environment. Dust can do great harm to the watch mechanisms. Depending on the size, some of these Winders can be placed inside drawers.
3) Multi-functional: As with Luxury Watches where there is no limit to the amount of innovative possibilities possibilities, Watch Winders can be purchased with heaters that maintain body temperature, extra storage space, atomic clock synchronized time displays, Illumination, new innovative Watch Winding materials.

I found this really cheap "no-name" brand Watch Winder. Do I really need a quality Watch Winder?
Well here is food for thought before you make any rash decisions" A BAD WATCH WINDER IS WORSE THAN NO WINDER. A Watch Winder is specially designed to mimic the motion of the wearers arm. A cheap Watch Winder most probably creates a single repetitive motion that may be detrimental to the watch. In addition the coarse plastic and sharp edges used to create the cheap watches may damage the watch. In addition the noise of grinding gears may drive you bonkers. The more expensive Watch Winders have solved the noise issue, and have created near silent Watch Winders.

If you desire to purchase a Watch Winder, do your research and make sure that you are purchasing your Watch Winder form a credible company.

A Watch Winder is a wonderful investment in that it gives you the opportunity to enjoy all the automatic watches in your watch collection without the headache of constantly resetting the time. All the Automatic Watches in your collection will be readily available for wear.

Bvlgari Luxury watches. A touch of Italian.

In the late 19th century a family of silversmiths, The Bulgari's, moved from their tiny Greek Village Epirus to Rome. Sotirio, the family founder. opened his first store in via Sistina Rome. In the early 20th century, his two sons Giorgio and Constantino, became fascinated with precious stones, watches and jewelry. Though they were remarkably skilled in creating jewerly masterpieces, they were still operating within the confined rules of theFrench Goldsmith School. In the mid 50's Bvlgari moved away from these strict French Goldsmith rules, and began creating exceptionally unique styles.
The inspiration was drawn from the very air they breathed and from the land they had descendant, from Greek and Roman classicism, Italian Renaissance and the19th Century Roman School of Goldsmiths.
In the 70's Bvlgari opened a store in New York, Geneva, Monte Carlo and Paris. Then in the 80's, Bvlari introduced the "Bvlgari Bvlgari Watch" an instant success and a pivotal m0ment in Bvlgari's place in Horology. Bvlgari Watches are a perfect blend of Italian design and Swiss craftsmanship.

Bvlgari incorporates a vast amount of knowledge and skill to develop the movement of each watch. The Watches with Grand Complications may take up to 10,000 hours for development and an additional 1000 hours for production, finishing and setting. As with the Blue Quadrato Ladies Watch, Bvlgari believes that the key element, of the case, is to convey the Italian style and design. Every single aspect of manufacturing a Bvlgari Luxury Watch ,from an idea to completion, is meticulously carried out with the tiniest detail in mind.

Breathtaking Ebel Luxury Watches

Ebel, a company capable of crafting a watch with the perfect balance of feminity and elegance. In July 1911, Eugene Blum and Alice Levy, husband and wife stepped into the world of Horology by registering their new company. The name they chose is the acronym for their names: Eugene Blum Et Levy and thus nestled in the hills of La Chaux de Fonds, became the Capital of Ebel.

Just one year later, in 1912, Ebel presented its first wristwatches. In 1914 Ebel won a gold medal at the Swiss National Exhibition for patented ring watches with pallet escapement and a hidden time setting. In 1929 Charles-Eugene, son of Eugene and Alice joined the company, and together with watchmaker Marcel Reuche, he organized a flawless production control system, which guaranteed unsurpassed quality. From 1939-1945 Ebel went into production for the British Royal Air Force. Through the years Ebel has received many awards for their innovative cutting-edge ideas.
In 1975 Eugene and Alice's son, Pierre-Alain Blum, gained full control over Ebel. Ebel catapulted into a new dimension of watch manufacturing, making Ebel what it is today: One of the top five Luxury Watch Brands on the market.

Concord's slim and delicate Delirium.

A century ago, in Bienne, Switzerland, two young swills craftsman had an ambition to create watches with thin sleek proportions... and so Concord was born.
Concord has been a pioneer in the watch industry. In 1915, Concord produced the first private-label luxury watches with diamonds and precious metals. Concord watches was once the official gift of U.S. Presidents to visiting heads of state. In 1979, Concord made leap in watch history when Concord unveiled its ultra-flat Swiss quartz movement with the Delirium. The Delirium was a mere 1.98 mm thin. The next year Concord broke its own record by the introduction of the Delirium IV with a remarkable reduction of just under 1mm. Concord still holds the record for the thinnest watch in the world.

In 2004 Concord commemorated the silver anniversary of the Original Delirium, and unveiled the new Delirium XXV Collection. This collection includes diamond encrusted 18K gold quartz as well as limited edition hand-winding mechanical timepieces.

The new Concord Delirium Collection is vast, catering to a wide range of unique tastes. The Concord Delirium Manual Wind is a watch with deliberate taste and style. The mechanical movements are mesmerizing as they can be viewed through the see through dial.

The new Concord Delirium includes this glittering Diamond encrusted Watch. Every diamond is carefully chosen to enhance the clear delicate beauty of the watch. This watch will compliment a woman on her evening out, mirroring her radiance.

Cartier's Luxury Watches intertwined in History.

Cartier was founded in 1847 by Louis-Franois ,an apprentice in the jewelry workshop of his master, Adolphe Pickard. Louis had an eye for style, elegance and pristine craftsmanship. In time he took over the business located in Paris at 29 Montorgueil. As troubles in Paris subside, people want equisite well-crafted jewelry. Louis' workshop increases in size and soon he draws his own clientèle. Cartier is booming and a new venue is required. Cartier moves to 9 boulevard des Italians in the midst of the Parisian hustle and bustle.
Cartier becomes the master jeweler to Europe's Crowned heads. Opening jewelry stores in Great Britain and New York (1917), Cartier prestige grew.

Cartier (New York) moved into 653 Fifth Avenue in 1917 purchased from Mr Plant for $100 and a pearl necklace valued at One Million Dollars. Today this mansion has been given the title of NYC Landmark and the corner renamed "Place de Cartier"


In 1904 Cartier introduced it first true wristwatch, designed by Louis and named for Alberto Santos Dumont, a Brazilian aviator. In 1906 Cartier began to place jewels on the wristwatch blurring the lines between a piece of jewelry and a watch.
True to his brilliant innovative mind, in 1910 Louis created and patented the deployment folding clasp, still used by many watchmakers today.

In 1917 Cartier introduced the Tank Watch, a popular collection till today. The Tank Watch derived its name in tribute to the Allied Tank Commanders who helped defend France in World War I.

In 1933, Pasha of Marrakech commisioned Cartier to make a watch he could wear while swimming, and so an early water resistance watch was created.

Cartier has reintroduced many of Louis Cartier's designs such as the Santos, the Panther, the Pasha, the Tonneau, the Diabolo and the Tank. (I will be discussing these watches in greater depth in the near blogging future.)

Louis Cartier's innovations and designs thought up over 100 years ago still shimmer beneath jewelers show cases,and are chosen year after year. The beauty of Cartier is in its close tie to its founder who not only founded the company, but imparted a wealth of design, style and elegance to keep its success for generations to come.

Go for the Gold in Luxury Mens Watches.

He who wears a bold gold luxury watch imparts a sense of style, stature, and self-confidence. Gold has been used in jewelry since man has recorded history, thus it is little wonder why a gold luxury watch is still the preferred choice. Since High Quality Gold Watches are abundant, and span almost every brand, the desire for the perfect gold watch becomes quite a challenge.

1. Know your spending limit. However keep in mind that the watch is an investment to your image. An obviously cheap watch will portray a cheap image. The best way to afford a luxury watch above your means and above your dreams, is to purchase the watch from a reputable Luxury Watch internet site. Your image and your pocket will remain intact.

2. Know yourself. Stand before a mirror fully clad in suit and tie. Envision the perfect watch to complete the look. I have no doubt a watch comes to mind. Now your search begins.

3. Color - Luxury Watches are crafted in its natural color - yellow gold, rose gold or white gold. Blue and green gold does exist; however I have yet to see that hue. Rose gold, gold molten with copper, has gained popularity in recent years. White gold is gold with at least one white metal added such as nickel. Yellow gold is traditional, bold and confident. Rose gold has a distinctive warmer look. White gold is hard core and serious , imparting a sense of power.

4. Brand - See what is the hot brand among your friends and social acquaintances. Individuality is great, but recognized individuality is even better.

5. Style and Display - Square, two-toned, sleek, bulky,boxy, with gems.

6. Mechanical versus Quartz. Mechanical is more expensive. The watch is powered by the mainspring which is either wound by turning the knob or automatically wound by the motion of your hand. Not as accurate as a quartz watch but certainly an investment.

7. Functions - Chronograph: Displaying intervals of time.

Automatic Winding: Mechanical watch which winds by the motion of the hand.

Minute Repeater: Striking Mechanism with hammers and gongs for signaling hours, quarter hours and minutes.

Perpetual Calender: Making allowances for different month lengths and and leap years.

Tachymeter: Provides the speed of a moving object.

Tourbillon - presumably compensates the interference of gravity on a watch.

Water Resistance - Most jewelry watches are resistant to 30 meters. Thus resistant to light splashes of water and rain.

... and many more.

5. Comfort - Unlike your cellphone, your watch hugs your wrist 18 hours a day. Comfort is of utmost important.

6. Do your research. A Luxury Watch is for life.

7. Once you have purchased your watch, constant care is of utmost importance to retain the appearance and the precise functioning of your watch.

Breitling is the Official Timekeeper of Red Bull Air Race World Championships.

In July 2007 Breitling became the Red Bull Air Race's official timekeeper. Breitling is renowned for its watches geared to the World of Flight. Red Bull Air Race World Championships features the best pilots in a competition based on incredible speed, precision maneuvers and skill. The pilots fly in lightweight, agile planes with speeds until 370 kilometers per hour, navigating a low-level aerial track comprised of air-filled pylons. In 2008, Red Bull is amazing thousands of spectators in 9 different cities across the globe. Each Red Bull race is unique with a spectacular back drop whether over a rolling landscape, water,natural wonders, land or in the heart of a city , this new innovative sports will quicken your pulse and raise your head. From, Abu Dhabi to San Diego to Rotterdam, London, Budapest and then onto Porto, Spain TBC and Perth.

All the while flying high with gut wrenching speed and mind blowing precision, pilots are individually timed, having to complete giddy ascents, tight turns and sharp dives through the pylon course , known as air gates. Breitling is timing the competition with definite precision. Breitling not only times the event but exhibits its colors with Nigel Lamb, a British pilot maneuvering his MX2.

The Red Bull Air Competition signifies Breitling's constant commitment to flight.