The Adventures of MDawg (in progress)

[MisterV]

There are two reason to use a watch winder.

Yes, and one good reason NOT to.

I used to use watch winders for my Swiss automatic watches but then I stopped.

When I sent one off for cleaning / servicing by an authorized shop they suggested that I not use a WW unless I wore the watch regularly, which I stopped doing once I retired.

The reason is simple: it adds extra hours / use to the watch, causing it to incur faster wear and need servicing sooner.

Now when I wear one I set the time, put it on, turn / jiggle the wrist a few times til it starts running and voila...