Orbita Sparta 1 Mini Winder Review

  Orbita is known for their high quality winders and extremely quite motors. Orbita  winders are also American made with a great reputation. The Sparta 1 Mini will not disappoint. Orbita has a wide range of prices on their winders, this one is very affordable. The best feature about the Sparta 1 Mini winder is the slow six revolutions per hour, equating to one revolution in 10 minutes! This slow and constant rotation will literally keep most any type of watch movement wound. Amazingly, this winder is powered by an AC adapter and able to maintain the slow revolution. Another advantage to this slow revolution is that it is virtual silent. Considering the technology, reliability, and quite motor, this is one of the best watch winders at this price point. A nice compact winder to keep on your nightstand!

  It should be noted there is a huge difference between a quality winder and cheap winder. Save your money and buy a nice winder first. Many people end up buying a higher quality winder after the cheap one fails, which cost more money in the long run.

Wolf Designs Module 2.0 Winder Review

  Wolf Designs is another very well respected watch winder manufacturer. The Wolf Module 2.0 has a watch winder and storage for two additional watches. This rock solid winder winds in 3 different setting choices. It will rotate clockwise, counter-clockwise, or bi-directionally. Giving the end user many options depending on what type of movement is in the watch. For example, a Valjoux 7750 needs to be wound clockwise. In a 24 hour span, the winder will run on and off for 7 hours and then rest for 17 hours. One of the best options on the Module 2.0 is a 12 hour delay switch, the winder will begin the initial cycle 12 hours later. This is a nice feature when the watch is already fully wound.

  This is a stylish, yet practical winder option. Especially, for those with more than one watch, the storage comes in handy. If there is a vacant spot in the top storage it can be a nice place to keep extra straps as well. All this makes the Module 2.0 one of the best winders on the market.

Wolf Viceroy Module 2.7 Double Watch Winder Review

  Wolf Designs has crafted a small master piece with the Viceroy Module 2.7 Double Watch Winder. The winder has a lot of great new features to keep your favorite timepieces wound to your liking. It can be set from 300 TPD’s (turns per day) up to 1,200 TPD in increments of 50. It has independent directional control for each winder, A = clockwise, B = counterclockwise, and C = bi-directional. Unlike some previous modules with a 12 hour start delay, the Viceroy 2.7 has a delayed start that can be set from 6-72 hours.

  A great new feature is the backlit LCD display that powers on for 10 seconds if a nob is turned or the chrome plate is touched. The LCD displays how many rotations are remaining for the daily cycle. How cool is that?! The new “snug fit” cuffs connect inside the drum. This new feature will help keep watches from working themselves out of the drum and keeps larger watches from moving. There is storage on top level for up to three additional watches, technically four if one was put in the removable travel case.

  There is no shortage of watch collectors that initially buy an “inexpensive” winder to save money. Only to end up buying a quality winder there after. Ultimately, spending more money than just buying a good reputable winder to start with. This Wolf 2.7 Module and the new features make it one of the best winders at this price point.