Good Value: The Sparta Series we refer to as the "Easy Winder" (since you will not need to look up the winding needs for your watch; just set and forget!) The Sparta winds all watches on the market! The Sparta Series of Watch Winder made by Orbita Corporation are a very good value for the money. These watch winders are not cheap but they deliver a ton of value and are moderately programmable with great wooden cases available for the style conscious buyer. The Patented RotorWind system basically senses your watches winding requirements through the use of a pendulum swinging movement. The Sparta RotorWind system more closely simulates a watch worn on a human wrist. The new Lithium batteries inside these winders, which are factory pre-installed as of 2008, make it environmentally friendly and maintenance free!
Good Value: (Expensive but most programmable and high end finishes) Orbita Watch Winders: Most notably the Siena and Monaco Series. These wind every watch and fit very well. Most people will be impressed with the look and feel of this Luxury Level Watch Winder. Key points: Superior Quiet Motor, extremely dependable, affordable, and fully programmable for TPD (Turns Per Day) and Directions.
You can set your Orbita Automatic Watch Winder for the exact winding requirements.
These winders are expensive and may not be for every collector. If you are very concerned with price then this is may not be the best value for you.
These are made in USA and with a North Carolina based warranty and service center.
Best Value: The Eilux Watch Winders. By Far Consumers Rate this watch winder the Best Value in Winders! They wind every watch, have a decent fit and finish, and most people will be satisfied with the look and feel of this quality affordable winder. Key points: Eilux Watch Winders are Quiet, dependable, affordable, and programmable for winding directions. You can program them for clockwise, counterclockwise, and bi-directional winding. This is the best value if money is tight! Made in Hong Kong with US based warranty and service center.
The single best watch winder for a collector. The Sparta Prestige 3 Watch Winder is, in my view, the best high end luxury watch watch winder made. Keep in mind that we are retailers. If those cheaper winders out there were any good we would sell them. If we do not sell it you should not buy it online!