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| Author: | BroncoSport [ Sat Jul 26, 2008 8:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | I need a source for watch winder parts |
I am shocked at what a quality quad winder is running these days and so I have enbarked to find the parts nessasary to make my own winder. If anyone knows a site/source that sells low RPM motors and adjustable voltage timers, ect... Please let me know. I would really like to have a quad (although I only have use for a dual ..... at the moment!) I would need the ability to go both directions and have rest periods after winding. I might be just wishing that I can find thses parts, but thought I would ask. Anyway, share you ideas on finding the parts and such. I am pretty good at woodworking so the "box" would be made of wood. Scott |
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| Author: | BroncoSport [ Sat Jul 26, 2008 8:27 pm ] |
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Basically I would like to buy the "guts" of an Orbita Quattro (or similar) and build my own box. I got to get the cost down, cause I would rather spend my money on another watch than a darn winder. Scott |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Sun Jul 27, 2008 2:03 am ] |
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You could try this place - http://www.watch-tool.de/shop.php I found this place a few days ago and quite liked the idea of building a cabinet myself. Still not cheap, but better than some of the boxes out there.... |
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| Author: | aleister [ Sun Jul 27, 2008 10:46 pm ] |
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I guess the question always will be - do you trust your DIY capability and save a few lousy bucks to create something that will take care of your precious watch? (And just in case that sounded patronizing, the answer for myself would be... Yes, I trust my DIY techniques.  )
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| Author: | BroncoSport [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 8:41 am ] |
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Not only do I trust my DIY capibilities, but I cant fathom paying $1500+ for a good quad winder. (rock and a hard place) I am basically researching this because I would assume that the majority of the price of these winders is because of the craftmanship of the "box". When time allows I am going to look over that site and see what is included in the "kit". Then I can construct a real nice curly maple or quarter sawn oak or black walnut box to house the mechinism. Scott Heck if its possible to buy the "guts" that are of good quality at a really discounted price....hmmm maybe I will make several for sale. We will see how the 1st one turns out, if it even gets built! |
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| Author: | Breitling Bloke [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:33 am ] |
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Don't know if this floats your boat or not. Interesting anyway: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/See-video-Automat ... dZViewItem Maybe you could do something with it! |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:00 am ] |
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Breitling Bloke wrote: Don't know if this floats your boat or not.
Interesting anyway: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/See-video-Automat ... dZViewItem Maybe you could do something with it! That thing looks dangerous!! Depending on how 'rustic' you want to go in your construction all you really need is an electric motor with a timer and some kind of gearing mechanism (chain and cogs?). May get slightly more complex if you need to wind some clockwise and others anti clockwise, but gear wheels can solve that. |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:42 am ] |
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I could just imagine a watch flying off one of those dodgy looking arms!  There's budget and there's BUDGET!!!
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| Author: | Breitling Bloke [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:23 pm ] |
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So what are you saying here - you don't think Mrs BB would like that thing spinning round on the sideboard? Looked fine to me..........and only 30dB flat out! |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:30 pm ] |
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Breitling Bloke wrote: So what are you saying here - you don't think Mrs BB would like that thing spinning round on the sideboard?
Looked fine to me..........and only 30dB flat out! I don't need the image of you, that, Mrs. BB & a sideboard
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| Author: | Breitling Bloke [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:43 pm ] |
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Roffensian wrote: Breitling Bloke wrote: So what are you saying here - you don't think Mrs BB would like that thing spinning round on the sideboard? Looked fine to me..........and only 30dB flat out! I don't need the image of you, that, Mrs. BB & a sideboard Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm........................ .................got me thinking now! Right, time for a bit of research - www.google.co.uk "attachments" "egg whisk" |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:44 pm ] |
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Breitling Bloke wrote: Roffensian wrote: Breitling Bloke wrote: So what are you saying here - you don't think Mrs BB would like that thing spinning round on the sideboard? Looked fine to me..........and only 30dB flat out! I don't need the image of you, that, Mrs. BB & a sideboard Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm........................ .................got me thinking now! Right, time for a bit of research - www.google.co.uk "attachments" "egg whisk" Errrr....... OK, now you're scaring me BB!
 
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| Author: | aleister [ Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:59 pm ] |
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I'm using Underwood winders and I'm certainly not paying for a fancy outside - it just isn't there... I beleive (and hope) what I'm paying for is the electronics/mechanics inside and the relaiability of the winder. |
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| Author: | In2Deep [ Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:18 am ] |
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Hit Rey up, he has a plan
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| Author: | El Rey [ Sun Aug 10, 2008 3:41 am ] |
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Have you looked into these? http://www.orbita.com/pages/12160.htm I'm thinking about using one of these motors for my prototype, but an employee at my AD had referred another model. I'll have to do more research into the other motor. Rey |
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