"You're not letting your watch winder enjoy the watch, you're letting yourself enjoy the watch" Love that statement. Well said!
@MrZZooh4 жыл бұрын
I love the professionalism and seriousness with which Mr. Michaels talks about watches. He's another level. He's a watch doctor.
@macoyupadoodle5 жыл бұрын
Hahahahahahaha the dog ate my Rolex
@michaelmichaels4715 жыл бұрын
Marc Yaptinchay True story 🐕
@macoyupadoodle5 жыл бұрын
Michael Michaels . Hahahahahahaha i believe it . My dog ate my homework once and my teacher did not believe me ........ until i gave her what was left
@nightknight94154 жыл бұрын
Holy crap, this dog shits Rolex!
@ttgsct Жыл бұрын
I can confirmed the advice is solid. I've been applying most of these tips on my Rolex Datejust I've got since 2011 (12 years ago). Just got it checked with the machine yesterday and the guy at the shop said It's in great condition (rate: +5 s/d, amplitude: 299, error: 0.0ms). No winders. Cleaned with hand soap and a soft toothbrush every few months. Wear it at least every 2-3 months (sometimes the whole month straight, sometimes once every few months). Never I dropped it once in 12 years. Only wear it in the office or on light-activity days, no crazy adventures (it's a dress watch for my anyway). The only thing I have not done is doing the Rolex service (I'm saving up for that now, better late than never).
@outtagoodnamesdangit4 жыл бұрын
The dog ate a Rolex watch and pooped it out? Well, that's one way to pass the time!
@the1916company4 жыл бұрын
Oof! 😂
@bubbab77925 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial Mike Michaels. I always learn something from his vids. No self-winders for me or leaving my Rolex lying around for my dog to eat. Dayum! Mike is day bomb! 👍👍👍
@the1916company5 жыл бұрын
Mike is one of the most knowledgeable and genuine people we know! We're beyond glad to have him on our team! Thanks for watching Bubba! - WatchBox Team
@imranchowdhury49725 жыл бұрын
Just need to clarify two points: How about cleaning the watch in an ultrasonic cleaning machine for the watches having 100m water resistance and second how often can you wind out automatic watch if you are using multiple automatics at the same time. I like to thank you for saving my money on watch wider I was planning to buy, a very well explanation how it harms your watches. Thanks for your good suggestion.
@deannoble6735 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Essential viewing for any watch enthusiast. Nice job.
@the1916company5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind words Dean! - WatchBox Team
@nootka2133 ай бұрын
Wow, what a great posting! This was my first exposure to the channel - I’ll have to find the webpage url to get caught up on other tips.
@Stephenberry05 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another informative video. I appreciate when you’re the one hosting.
@gregbe22695 жыл бұрын
I rarely add comments, but this was an excellent video. Keep up the good work!
@the1916company5 жыл бұрын
Glad our video moved you to leave us some kind words! Thank you so much! - WatchBox Team
@gilliebrand5 жыл бұрын
Great advice, I was going to buy a watch winder. Excellent video!
@claudioterjanian44275 жыл бұрын
The greatest American watchmaker, putting on a clinic 🙌 Hate winders too, it’s like keeping your car constantly running on neutral. Save money, buy more watches.
@dougm6595 жыл бұрын
hmm, that's two watchmakers now who have advised strongly against watch winders...seems I have been doing the WRONG thing keeping my expensive toys running constantly...just switched them both off, so they're now rather expensive....er...boxes!
@the1916company5 жыл бұрын
Glad we could shine a light for you! Now you know! Thanks for watching! - WatchBox Team
@jeremykydd21494 ай бұрын
Hi from New Zealand 🇳🇿 Fantastic bunch of tips Thanks so much I've just subscribed as well
@UXXV5 жыл бұрын
Excellent- this is the video I send to folks who keep asking about winders
@michaelmichaels4715 жыл бұрын
UXXV 🙏
@dialttante Жыл бұрын
Excellent advice, all watch owners should see this!
@ksjdhg5 жыл бұрын
The date "quick set" procedure is just a good habit to get into, despite some calibers not requiring it.
@Samhawk883 жыл бұрын
Straight to the points.
@PhilipWing5 жыл бұрын
The production of these WatchBox videos are the fucking bomb. Keep it up guys, this stuff is sick. Love Mike too!!
@the1916company5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your support Philip! Glad you love our content! Stay tuned for more! - WatchBox Team
@kevorknourian54425 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the valuable information
@amenhotep77046 ай бұрын
"I saw a Rolex that got eaten by a Dog" lmfaooo😂😂🤣😭
@almoscola86845 жыл бұрын
Awesome video and very informative, thank you for taking the time to put it together!!!
@RealExpertsPro2 жыл бұрын
Wow so many things I've never thought of. Thanks.
@surfside754 жыл бұрын
I'm new to collecting automatic watches '18+ .. I've felt that just letting the watches wind down was better than keeping it on a winder. I feel ok with this decision now. I have 10 autos 5 are doubles.. I will wind them up every 6months and feel fine about storing them.
@m.p.24825 жыл бұрын
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CROWN IS SCREWED DOWN AT ALL TIMES!!! I'm surprised he did not stress this point seeing that unscrewed crowns may be the #1 cause of water penetration for watches with crowns that pull out.
@TheLezwoymn Жыл бұрын
Yes, I'm surprised as well.
@nigelsingleton66015 жыл бұрын
Much needed to know for us collectors
@the1916company5 жыл бұрын
Glad we could help you Nigel! Thanks for watching! - WatchBox Team
@oxysoxos5 жыл бұрын
Every video with Mike Michael is very educating. Keep them coming, please. ;-)
@carlomarzot96545 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice. Thx
@kgrasi5 жыл бұрын
Love these informative videos! Any plan to have a quick note about the watch being worn in the videos, just for us geeks?
@lapizza72065 жыл бұрын
The first tip is pretty bs if you have a quality watch and it breaks from working correctly?
@OttawaInHD5 жыл бұрын
Very organized and great information.
@simplyhack76833 жыл бұрын
nice explanation man
@slackdaddy1912 Жыл бұрын
Best way to keep your watch looking like new, buy I, store it for twenty years, pull it out and have it serviced, go ahead and wear it.
@phillipleety Жыл бұрын
Wow. Thank you. Great advice
@jjannon5 жыл бұрын
Very very useful!
@the1916company5 жыл бұрын
Glad we could help you Peter! - WatchBox Team
@isoSw1fty2 жыл бұрын
So on a flat top grill a mechanical watch could have its lubricants dried out?
@wills91424 жыл бұрын
What he said kinda makes sense about winders, I don’t have a huge collection of watches ( only 4 ) and I wear each one after winding and setting for a week but when I was putting them in the winder it was still off just alittle bit as we all know non quartz watches don’t keep perfect time and I realized why put undue wear on a watch when not wearing so now I store them in a safe and just wind and set before wearing and I realized that’s part of the allure of these types of watches is the swinging and setting part
@alexanderkamerbeek96933 жыл бұрын
I have a watch which does not have quickset day adjustment and my winder does not bring the watch to full main spring tension because it stops winding for 6 min and only winds for 1. If I stop my winder the watch has stopped in a couple of hours at most. I doe agree it gives a bit more wear on the components because it's running more or less all the time
@halebopp53325 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sensei, good stuff.
@ericweis97714 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@jeremiahdagcutan77593 жыл бұрын
is it better always wind the watch on mechanical watch even if its not used or should i leave it not running and just set the time if ill use it?
@rarts20005 жыл бұрын
Great Advises, Thanks Mike, keep it up
@batmanarkham51205 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the extremely informative video 🙏
@the1916company5 жыл бұрын
Thank *YOU* for your support! - WatchBox Team
@gammondog5 жыл бұрын
I've always been doubtful about the watch winders. Not only from the standpoint of wear but mostly out of concern about spring fatigue. Nature always wants to return to a lower energy state. And if you keep a spring under tension those atomic bonds are going to break and rearange themselves to the nearest atoms rendering the strained orientation into a relaxed one. Come to think of it, how difficult is it to change the date and day on most watches. I say let it run down and when you want to wear it, slap it on and reset it after it starts up. We all have mobile devices on us to use to reset the watch when it gets going through natural wrist motion. It ain't rocket surgury! ;-}.
@BORN2LOSE13 Жыл бұрын
I don’t understand what he meant by setting the date and putting a strain. So how do i set the date safely
@Niro_Hero3 жыл бұрын
If you buy an co axial omega you don’t need to worry about magnets. Their not anti magnetic, the a magnetic. It means that you can literally get an MRI while wearing it.
@TheLezwoymn Жыл бұрын
Yes, but no MRI tech will allow you to wear it when getting an MRI.
@ivanfrangugic83552 жыл бұрын
i always set the date at 6 am
@andrebudiman45065 жыл бұрын
Hello, iam very curious if you are vaping does the vape will broke the material or movement over time?
@TheLezwoymn Жыл бұрын
Very informative
@WuBloodKin095 жыл бұрын
Very informative, thanks!
@ulysses264 жыл бұрын
Can you recommend a way of finding a reliable watchmaker? Is there a certification I should be looking for or a professional organization that maintains a database?
@amintaslneto5 жыл бұрын
Great tips Mike. Thx!!
@the1916company5 жыл бұрын
Glad Mike was able to give you guidance Amintas! Thanks for watching! - WatchBox Team
@amintaslneto5 жыл бұрын
@@the1916companyMike is the man!!
@Runoratsu5 жыл бұрын
How about a watch winder that's swiched on only a few hours every day (with a timer, etc.) to juuust not net the watch run down completely, e.g. for watches with moonphases and/or complex date complications that take some time to set again? Still problematic?
@giulioairaga11655 жыл бұрын
With regard to mechanical pieces. Giving the parts a rest makes sense for ware. What about; how long should you let your Auto rest for before recharging it? If the watch is left for too long without its parts moving does that effective the watch negatively in anyway?
@salvadorcano44945 жыл бұрын
Great information. Will stop using my watch winder
@the1916company5 жыл бұрын
Glad our content was of value to you! Thanks for watching Salvador! - WatchBox Team
@salvadorcano44945 жыл бұрын
Also thanks for the advice regarding adjusting the date on the quickset, Will definitely keep those issues in mind.
@VicksWezaleff2 жыл бұрын
Is it safe to use soap and running water on a vintage watch that's not waterproof?
@Mark-sd7fc5 жыл бұрын
Ok how about a watch going through the mail in a box that goes across the country being scanned at several post offices and airports , can that magnetize it ?
@nicosanjaya47594 жыл бұрын
Is it better to let mechanical watch turn off by itself or is it better to pull out the crown to stop it if I don't wear it daily?
@markgisi18385 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@alter3go4115 жыл бұрын
Do modern rolexes also have this date set issue that it is best to avoid setting the dear between 10:00 and 14:00 ?
@seltenfotog31154 жыл бұрын
Wait, so to be clear, run a 3atm under a faucet is ok too?
@dailjr37214 жыл бұрын
Subscribed 👍🏻
@daniellennard65255 жыл бұрын
great video. what watch are you wearing?
@michaelmichaels4715 жыл бұрын
daniel lennard My own creation, thank you!
@daniellennard65255 жыл бұрын
Its beautiful. really caught my eye. congrats! @@michaelmichaels471
@nerminsalkic63603 жыл бұрын
Automatic winders can you overwind a watch
@johngentile68145 жыл бұрын
good info. Watch winders are always a cause for debate. Someone put their watch in the disherwasher?! What's next - the microwave?
@simoncrawford3505 жыл бұрын
Hope she didn’t have dishes in that dishwasher at the same time (& ran it through some cleaning cycles, before using it again) 🤔😂👍 Some great tips, thanks for sharing 👍🍻
@freddycz37325 жыл бұрын
I don't agree with what he said about watch winder, its not keeping the watch in fully wound but rather at half wind since the watch winder has the feature to rest for some times before start circling again, I know this because I use 2 watch winders for my watches and none of them keeping my watches at fully wound since when I take off the watch from winder and manually wind it, it still take some wind like around 20 wind before it fully wound. I put my datejust 16234 on watch winder most of the time for last 1 year and up to now it still run around -0.7 to -1 second per day.
@EverDayBest4 жыл бұрын
Freddy freddy either way it's unnecessary wear and watch winders are still a cookie cutter item in 99% of cases. If it has to be used for a complex watch, so be it but I certainly wont be picking one up any time soon...
@edwardb78113 жыл бұрын
There are different kinds of watch winders. Some run continuously; others, more expensive, can stop occasionally to give the watch a rest. More importantly, if you don't have a watch winder, save your money and don't buy one for the reasons mentioned in the video There is no problem letting a watch go awhile without wearing or winding it. If you eventually need to wind it,set the time, or change some of the functions such as a date, view that as a way to bond with your watch and marvel at its existence.
@cavaliericorey5 жыл бұрын
How often should you change the gaskets on a watch you swim with?
@oxysoxos5 жыл бұрын
Every 3 to 4 years. In addition to that, have it checked by a qualified watchmaker every year if you really rely on the water resistence of your watch.
@macoyupadoodle5 жыл бұрын
oxysoxos damn , took mine diving past that (i was ignorant ) now i do not even take it swimming anymore
@oxysoxos5 жыл бұрын
@@macoyupadoodle I totally understand that. Yes, it's a diving watch. It's actually a tool made to use in the water. In good condition, it's perfectly capable of doing that. But in reality, we don't look at it as a tool anymore. We wear it as a piece of jewellery nowadays. We wan't it to look shiny, prestine and as perfect as possible. Chlorine or salt water just doesn't help with that in the long run.
@macoyupadoodle5 жыл бұрын
oxysoxos , the watch i took scuba was my 8 year (at that time )old Explorer 2 , hahahahahahahaha stupid me . I really use my watches , i don't intend to sell them (pass on to my kids ) . But i do understand the price of watches now makes you want to keep it in a safe. Im not as carefree with them as before though .
@frankbruce68894 жыл бұрын
How do you find a good local watchmaker to service your automatic watch? Can't find anyone in salt lake city area that actually does the service.
@Obama11201025 жыл бұрын
Great Video, all was good and dandy until he said "Dog eating the Rolex and Pooping it out" WTF 🤣🤣😂😂
@jokervile4423 Жыл бұрын
Not even gonna worry about the date it’s wrong most of the time haven’t changed mine in minute for sure
@johnporras96475 жыл бұрын
What about a winder that pauses for some amount of time? That would be almost like wearing it.
@jonathanlloyd23062 жыл бұрын
Some watches have a clasp magnet on the box they come in!
@hellotabasco5 жыл бұрын
Interesting video! So, how many times should we wind an automatic and a manual watch?
@michaelmichaels4715 жыл бұрын
Santos Wind a manual timepiece till you feel resistance and depending on the number of barrels (or power reserve) you can wind an automatic forever and a day as the mainspring will “slip” along the inside of the barrel due to the incorporation of the bridal attachment. I’ll have to address this in a later episode 👍🏻
@hellotabasco5 жыл бұрын
@@michaelmichaels471 thanks Michael for replying! keep the good work, all the best! cheers!!!
@batmanarkham51205 жыл бұрын
Can you please do a video on signs of a defective automatic movement
@dubstepah5 жыл бұрын
well I now know what to do if my watch becomes a doggy treat.........Great advice !
@the1916company5 жыл бұрын
Glad we could be of assistance! - WatchBox Team
@BenTramer5 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have a couple of questions: 1) What is the minimum height that constitutes a drop? 2) Would you "jump" into a pool with a watch with 100m water resistance? 3) What service interval do you recommend? It seems some brands suggest 2 years, others up to 5 years. Thank you! Best, Mark
@vivekv279905 жыл бұрын
For your service interval query, it is usually 4-5 years if the watch is new and 2-3 years if it is vintage.
@michaelmichaels4715 жыл бұрын
I wear vintage watches that I regularly maintain and have no issues diving into a pool or using them to actually dive.
@JMNTN3 жыл бұрын
I don't know what's dumber, putting a rolex in a dish washer or putting an object that your dog pooped out in your dishwasher. Either way this woman did both.
@CrimFerret5 жыл бұрын
One thing that's becoming more and more common, do not put your mechanical watch down on or near an induction recharging pad. What's good for your phone and Apple Watch is not so good for your mechanical watch. Being eaten by the dog was probably less potentially harmful than the dishwasher treatment after.
@the1916company5 жыл бұрын
Good advice! Thanks for adding one to the list! --Team WatchBox
@batmanarkham51205 жыл бұрын
What about laptops, should we be careful when dealing with laptops
@Emilioh8882 жыл бұрын
Yeah I’m keeping it far from my wireless charger. It’s too bad because it’s on my bed table but what can you do. I wonder if handling an iPad or iPhone affects the watch too..
@eugeneescoiii37524 жыл бұрын
I have an automatic winding watch that I use every week or every other week my question is is it bad for the watch to be left Unwound and stopped for a couple of weeks even if I have it stored in a dry cool place?
@EverDayBest4 жыл бұрын
No that's fine. You can leave it for much longer than that
@eugeneescoiii37524 жыл бұрын
@@EverDayBest Thank you for your reply. I appreciate it very much!
@ariyas64813 жыл бұрын
what is his watch?
@derekshearer90495 жыл бұрын
Very nice, base on a true story with quite a bit of opinion thrown in for filler. The video is a little to dark as well.
@vickyalexandersieto5 жыл бұрын
Many cal doesn’t have prob with changing date between 2-10 anymore.
@michaelmichaels4715 жыл бұрын
Vicky Sieto true, however there are literally millions of 7750’s out there that do have an issue so be careful!
@freddycz37325 жыл бұрын
and also ETA bro
@Mark-kj4xd5 жыл бұрын
More watches then not are susceptible to failure if the date is adjusted between 10 PM and 2 AM. There are exceptions such as the Breitling B01 or any derivative thereof as well as NOMOSs in house movements to name just two. There are more of course, but if you aren't sure, play it safe and adjust the date between 10 and 2.
@MountainStandardTime3 жыл бұрын
Placed a Rolex in a dishwasher!? Ugh! Glad everything "came out" ok
@stevetownsend13895 жыл бұрын
Very good video. Thanks for all the great info.
@the1916company5 жыл бұрын
Sure thing Steve, thanks for watching! - WatchBox Team
@ernie10605 жыл бұрын
What are the quick sets he's talking about??
@edwardb78113 жыл бұрын
Some watches change the date in seconds when the time reaches midnight. Other watches change the date over several minutes or more. The quick set feature is a complication found in more expensive watches
@yakumotatsuro48862 жыл бұрын
1 choose wich watch you want to wear that day 2 pop it in a watch winder for 10 minutes in the morning 3 set the watch time 4 wear it
@SHARPGFX-dc9gj2 жыл бұрын
I wear Casio digital watches.
@isfandyarsaeed75513 жыл бұрын
Hey everyone I really hope someone can answer this for me Does sweat damage your watch in any way? Thanks
@derky093 жыл бұрын
yes and no depending on the material of the watch. if you wear a watch everyday without cleaning it once and awhile then yes.
@vincentwiberg58622 жыл бұрын
Like what derky09 said, it's probably only an issue if you wear the watch a lot without cleaning it. I would say probably most wach cases are 316L stainless steel which has fairly good corrosion resistance all around, and personally I would be surprised to see any kind of damage from sweat alone. I hope this is helpful!
@JustRobHere5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you. Is there a rule of thumb for how long you should go before changing gaskets? Say on a Seiko dive watch or maybe a Hamilton field watch.
@barreltech89495 жыл бұрын
Rob i would do it every 2-3 years. It’s never a bad thing to get it done as often as possible to avoid the risk and to keep it lubricated. I know some people that do it every year in the summer when they go on vacation because of all the heat and moisture.
@JustRobHere5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the reply
@michaelmichaels4715 жыл бұрын
Rob agreed, somewhere in the 3 year range, but it’s also dependent on where you live and how much UV you are regularly subjecting the watch to. Plus it’s ALWAYS important to have your watch tested each and every time that it’s opened, I’ve seen this shipped and you’d be surprised what isn’t seated correctly.
@DMBVR45 жыл бұрын
I was hoping you'd get into properly cleaning a watch with little to no water resistance.
@michaelmichaels4715 жыл бұрын
Matt McLoughlin That’s just so difficult to answer without causing damage, however using a soft, DRY toothbrush will often do the trick when it comes to removing skin cheese and soap.
@crossbones89565 жыл бұрын
Winders are great. I love having the watch ready to go when I want to wear it. If the watch is dead, and I want to wear it that day, I don’t even bother setting the date, I set the time and go. I never use quick sets, it takes way too much to fiddle with that. So, the more complications a Watch has, if it does from not wearing it, I don’t bother resetting anything other than the date.
@michaelmichaels4715 жыл бұрын
Postwar Ocean just be careful if you keep you Watches on a winder for long durations as the components DO wear out much faster than if you let everything naturally relax.
@crossbones89565 жыл бұрын
Michael Michaels I usually put them in the winders the day before I plan to wear them. Not constantly running all the time, rather setting them up to wear in the next day or so. I’ll take them off, set in the wonder but not turn it on. I go mostly by the power reserve of each. So, if a watch has a 44 hour power reserve, I’ll let it run on its own for 36 of those 44 hours. I do let them “rest” from time to time, especially if I don’t plan on wearing them for quite a while.
@SGM8055 жыл бұрын
Also don’t put your watch near your mobile phone , if the phone rings it will magnetised the watch
@outtanyc28124 жыл бұрын
Just buy a Omega Co-Axal Seamaster with a Wolf winder.
@AtilioEscobar5 жыл бұрын
10pm to 2am?
@m.p.24825 жыл бұрын
Most of my manuals advise not to use the quick change date function between 10 and 3. I always set the date with the watch at the 6 o'clock position.
@JUSTPOOPOO5 жыл бұрын
That chair is friggin huge.
@dubstepah5 жыл бұрын
Its the MASTERMIND chair.
@the1916company5 жыл бұрын
Its comfy too...
@watchpanda80625 жыл бұрын
The poor dog must be crossing the rainbow bridge by now
@michaelmichaels4715 жыл бұрын
skykoh sky No doubt, it was some time ago!
@sebastiennovakovic50444 жыл бұрын
Adam Sandler from Uncut Gems is that you?
@Cyime5 жыл бұрын
That Rolex that came out the dog was a actual shitter.
@cashau29655 жыл бұрын
Mike we urgently need to know the address of that woman who put her dog poop dirty Rollie in her dishwasher just to be sure it's not the one who invited us for dinner....LOL