I don't always wear my watch daily. Rather than getting a watch winder and wearing out movement, iwouldratherwind up watch and reset it.

However, if i have to unscrew crown on my Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 watch and wind it, up to three times a week will i:

1) Damage screw thread and seal when winding over time?
2) Will i over time compromise water resistance from constantly screwing in and out crown?

I plan to service watch every five years. The watch is new from AD.

 

There are plenty of threads on this forum offering all sorts of thoughts on the "will the winder wear it out or not" notion. I believe the later. I believe as well you stand a better chance of cross threading the crown threads or just beating it up (if you are indeed doing it 3x a week) than the winder has in "wearing out" the movement. Just a thought. It's not what I do for a living. Me? I would get a winder or start wearing the watch. Again though, it's not what I do. Nor is it my watch.

have fun
kfw

Edit...or start wearing the watch

 

I wonder what Mr Archer thinks?

 

Using a winder or using the crown are both going to add wear and tear, so if you are particularly rough with how you handle the crown, get winder. If you are very careful with the crown, wind it when needed. There's no magic sauce involved, so just make a choice and go with it.

Cheers, Al

 

Al, I send you a PM.

Thanks,

Keith

 

Much appreciated for your advice. I have ordered an Orbita Sparta 1 bold single unit for $295 or £229 in UK pounds. This is from a UK authorised seller on the Orbita website. I read in previous threads you like Orbita.