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Rolex watches aren’t just for timekeeping. For some, they’re a way of life, an expression of individual taste or a statement to be made. If you’ve achieved some measure of success in life, you’re likely to have considered investing in a Rolex watch. Moreover, you may own one or two Rolex watches by now.
If it’s the latter, then you’ll be more than familiar with carrying out regular maintenance on your automatic watches. You might take your mechanical watches for a service every couple of years, or you may change their bracelets.
And without a doubt, there will have been times when you’ve wanted to keep your automatic watches regulating at their best while you go on a business trip or stay over somewhere that they can’t accompany you to. Then what do you do? You keep them ticking over in a watch winder. But is it a good watch winder? And if not, what is the best watch winder for your Rolex?
We’ve compiled a shortlist of the top 10 best watch winders for Rolex watches, along with some pointers in our guide, to ensure you’re choosing the best product for your watch.
View The Best Watch Winder for Rolex Watches Below
1. WOLF 270002 Heritage Single Watch Winder
With a 10-second start delay and 900 turns per day, this product from Wolf is a great option for you if you own one Rolex for all your day-to-day needs. Intermittent rotation with pause and sleep phases can be pre-programmed, and it comes with the advantage of a 12-hour delay setting. This Wolf product from the heritage collection has been crafted from smooth black, vegan leather with a glass cover and a bi-directional rotating option that can double the TPD rate.
Pros:
+ 900 turns per day
+ Bi-directional rotating option
+ Heritage single winding model
+ Handmade design crafted from vegan leather
+ Chrome fittings and tempered glass front
Why We Like It – This product from Wolf can be powered on mains as well as a battery.
2. WOLF 457356 Roadster Triple Watch Winder
Again, Wolf impresses us with one product that will wind three of your Rolex watches at any one time. The design features aged wood dashboards, glove-soft leather, and a distinct motorsport-inspired design. With 5-piece storage, you can be sure all your favorite wristwatches are safe. Plus, the device also boasts up to 1200 TPD and has a bi-directional turning option.
Pros:
+ Ebony Macassar polished wood
+ Clockwise, counter-clockwise and bi-directional options
+ Counts the precise number of rotations
+ Mains and battery-powered option
+ 3 winding modules with 5-piece storage
Why We Like It – This is an ultra-luxurious product for any true Rolex collector, thanks to its extra storage facility.
3. Heiden Single Watch Winder
This device will power one automatic watch. It features a clear display, enabling you to admire its seamless performance. Its stylish aesthetic will look beautiful in any room, with an option to store your Rolex, as well as wind it.
This stunning watch winder is certainly geared towards the tastes of those who like traditional luxury products. It can be powered by mains or AC adapter, enabling you to take the device on your travels, keeping your Rolex in full working order no matter where you are.
Pros:
+ Single watch winder
+ Crafted from wood with walnut veneer finish
+ Battery-powered or AC adapter
+ Clockwise, counterclockwise, or bi-directional options
+ Interior crafted from beige velvet and matching pillow
Why We Like It – This indulgent product from Heiden is crafted from sumptuous materials that exude a sense of ultimate luxury in any home.
4. WOLF 270102 Heritage Double Watch Winder
This device will power two of your favorite Rolex watches while keeping them safe inside this beautifully crafted black leather casing. The winder has been classically designed and features a bi-directional rotating option that will double its 900 TPD.
It also offers an intermittent rotation and a pause and sleep phase that can be pre-set. A 12-hour delay setting is also provided, along with a battery option and storage compartment for up to three watches.
Pros:
+ Crafted from smooth black vegan leather
+ A winder for two watches
+ Clockwise, counter-clockwise and bi-directional options
+ 900 turns per day
+ Cuffs designed to fit bigger watches up to 52mm in width
Why We Like It – This product by Wolf can accommodate larger watches, such as your Sea-Dweller or your Yacht Master II.
5. WOLF Cub Automatic Watch Winder
Cub watch winders by Wolf are renowned for their simplicity and their compact design. This device is crafted from smooth vegan leather adorned in chrome finishes. It’s available in a myriad of colors, should black not be to your taste.
It will count a precise number of rotations for you and features a 10-second start delay. Similar to other options in our top 10 list, the winder can be powered by battery or AC adapter and features pre-programmable pause and sleep options.
Pros:
+ 10-second start delay
+ Crafted from smooth vegan leather in multiple color options
+ 900 turns per day with a bi-directional option
+ Pre-programmable pause and sleep setting
+ Battery and AC power options
Why We Like It – We love how you can travel with this compact and versatile design or enjoy it every day in the home.
6. Rapport Tetra Automatic Watch Winder
If an alternative finish to wood or leather grabs your attention, you’ll love this Rapport Tetra product, which features a brushed aluminum front cover and a leather top. The device also promises you flexible options in terms of attaching different straps to the module.
With its carbon fiber finish and a virtually silently-powered motor, fast wind, and timed motor options, combined with a simple and contemporary design, this winder does exactly what it promises.
Pros:
+ Virtually silent-powered motor
+ Aluminium front and black leather case
+ Powered by AC adapter with battery back-up
+ Fast wind and timed modes
+ Powers one wristwatch
Why We Like It – We love the modern and sleek appearance of this Rapport watch winder, perfect for complementing any contemporary interior.
7. Orbita Sparta Double Watch Winder
If you’re looking at budget winders for your Rolex, this entry-level winder is simple and understated. Its practical design delivers exactly what it should, powering your timepiece inside a beautiful powdered green casing. It can wind not one but two wristwatches on display. Or it can keep them powered in a safety box since it’s powered by long-life lithium D cell batteries.
The frame of the device is completed in a glossy black trim and features two turn-screw mounting cup rotors, accompanied by removable soft touch compressible cushions. If a 10-minute winding cycle isn’t enough, the winder also provides an additional 15 minutes battery saving option.
Pros:
+ Entry level product
+ 10-minute winding cycle
+ 15-minute or extended-winding cycle
+ Runs on Orbita Long-Lived Lithium D Cell Batteries
+ Stylish green finish
Why We Like It – We like the simple, low-key design of this product, developed solely for those who wish to keep two watches powered at the same time.
8. Volta 31-570061 Cambridge Winder
With its LCD screen, this premium Volta Cambridge winder will keep precision timing for six of your watches at any one time. Its sleek high gloss carbon fiber casing with a soft charcoal microfiber finish will sit proudly on any tabletop, exuding a modern and stylish finish. Each motor can be set to an independent number of TPD. Key locked for extra safety, the winder is powered by a quiet Japanese Mabuchi motor.
Pros:
+ 6-piece watch winder
+ Ultra-soft microfiber suede interior
+ Independent settings for each timepiece
+ Innovative LCD screen
+ Powered by a 110/240 V adapter
Why We Like It – You can opt for a clockwise setting, a counterclockwise setting, or a combination of both with this winder.
9. Orbita Sparta Bold Single Watch Winder
The Sparta Bold winder from Orbita is another entry-level product that is both compact and light. Its battery-powered design makes it convenient to take away on travels and will power your timepiece while locked in a safe since it won’t need to be plugged in. This practical and durable design is ideal for use every day, whether at home or away.
Pros:
+ Entry level single winder
+ Compact design
+ Lightweight for travel
+ 15-minute or extended-winding cycle options
+ Ideal for use in safes
Why We Like It – This single winder can power a wristwatch inside a safe, since it’s a battery-powered design.
10. Heiden Monaco Single
This Monaco Dual-powered winder keeps your wristwatch rotating inside a compact form. The criss-cross stitching on the surface of the leather creates a sleek and stylish look. A quiet motor powers the winder, and its pillow is compatible with small and large watches.
Several settings per day, including 650, 950, 1250, and 1850 are available. The winder with a striking gearbox design also features a soft grey inner lining and provides you with 12 settings to suit every model.
Pros:
+ Single winder for small and large watches
+ Cross-cross stitched leather case
+ Various TPD settings: 650, 950, 1250, 1850
+ Clockwise, counter-clockwise, or bi-directional options
+ Power adapter and battery option
Why We Like It – This winder is powered by a Japanese Mabuchi motor, enabling you to wind your wristwatch in the night, ready for the next morning without being disturbed.
Watch Winder for Rolex Buyer’s Guide
What is a watch winder?
Watchwinders will keep your timepiece wound even when you aren’t wearing it. That may not be very often for some avid Rolex fans, nevertheless, there will be times when you want to alternate your everyday wristwatch with another model. On those occasions, a watch winder comes in very useful. It will rotate the watch to keep precision timekeeping, while also keeping the lubricant inside the instrument flowing freely.
Doing so will ensure that the oils in your Rolex won’t congeal. There are single watch winders, double watch winders, and multiple watch winding devices, so if you wanted two or more Rolex watches to be ready at any one time, they can be! Watch winders can be as standard or as luxurious as you like. Most Rolex fans, however, will match the beauty of their timepiece with a watch winder finished to the same standard.
Why do I need a watch winder for my Rolex?
If you’ve invested in a Rolex watch, then you’ll have taken great care in purchasing it. You would have looked at the spec of the watch, read into the history of the brand, researched the best features of the watch, and familiarised yourself in how best to care for it. And just like a car or a heating system for your home, everything that you’ve invested a considerable amount of money into needs servicing.
The care you take in your watch will determine what condition the watch is in when you either come to sell it or pass it down the family line to someone. It’s always a great idea to keep your luxury watch operating flawlessly even when you can’t be with it. Experienced watch collectors can’t take every watch with them wherever they go. A watch case to keep your timepiece safe in is better than nothing, but if you want to ensure you’re looking after your Rolex watch as thoroughly as possible, winders are the best solution.
You can be sure your watch won’t sustain the knocks, bumps, or scratches that it would, should you have to resort to taking it everywhere you go, even when you can’t wear it. Plus, it will run smoothly and regularly, keeping the correct time and date for when you want to be reunited with it on the wrist.
Something to think about: A Rolex watch is a lifetime investment for some. It’s not something you will use and throw out after time. And while there will always be some folk that invest in a Rolex watch purely to show it off, most collectors will invest in one because they appreciate the sheer meticulousness involved in the manufacture of one. The hand assembly of a mechanical in-house built movement at the heart of a Rolex watch is a work of art. To keep it working flawlessly it must be wound regularly.
What should I look for when purchasing a watch winder for my Rolex?
If you’ve never bought a watch winder before, make sure you invest in is a winder that operates with a quietly running motor. No one wants to listen to a noisy piece of technology whirring around and around all night. The rotor should also be capable of rotating long enough so that it keeps the watch running up to speed and performing smoothly as it would do if worn on the wrist.
The best watch winders enable you to set a specific number of turns per day, as well as one that turns in both directions. This ensures that no matter which model or brand of watch you put into the winder, it can be set to turn to the movement’s natural direction. Automatic watch winders that can be plugged in and work from a battery are a good idea – especially if you want the luxury of winding your watch while on-the-go.
Just like your Rolex watch itself, a single watch winder that you’ve spent a considerable amount of money on and have put a great deal of thought into before purchasing it is most definitely a thing of luxury.
The best watch winders will mirror the finesse and beauty of the watches they power. You wouldn’t buy a pair of designer sunglasses and throw them into the glove compartment of your car, would you?
Whether you’re looking at Orbita winders purely for practical reasons, or Wolf winders that simultaneously serve as a decorative purpose, your winder is a platform for the beauty of your Rolex watch to shine. With so many products to choose from on the luxury watch market, shopping for the best watch winders can be as fun as wearing your Rolex watch itself!