For those who use watch winders — is there a specific reason to go with WOLF?

It’s just going in a closet, so I’m curious if others use alternative brands or if there are concerns about cheaper winders potentially damaging the watches.

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I have a cheaper winder I got as a birthday gift years ago, and a Wolf I bought myself. I haven't noticed a difference in ability to keep the watch wound. The Wolf certainly looks nicer and is a lot quieter. To your point, if it's just going in a closet then it probably doesn't matter.

TY for the reply

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Rothwell seems to be a pretty good wolf dupe

In general, cheaper winders are noisy no matter what they advertise. If it's in a closet where it'll be dampened by a closet door and racks of clothes cheaper ones should be fine, but if it's e.g. in your bedroom cheap winders will drive you nuts

Other high end brands are also usually as good as Wolf

Wolf look like a nice packaging but still made in China. I always thought winders look cool but still it's like having your car engine running 24/7. Not worth it unless you have a perpetual that's a pain in the ass to set

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