Sparta 2-Watch (Black Leatherette) - Orbita Sparta ($338) 2-Watch Winder, Open...

Orbita Sparta ($338) 2-Watch Winder, Open Model, Silver Leatherette View all 2-watch winders The Orbita Sparta is the blue-collar, two-watch winder that can wind virtually any automatic watch. Unlike other watch winders that rotate watches in order to wind them, the affordable Sparta watch winder from Orbita gently swings the watches instead. This also makes the Sparta ideal for kinetic-type watches. Every 10 minutes (standard program) or 15 minutes (extended program) throughout the day, the internal micro-processor activates the drive motors, causing the watches to swing back and forth for several oscillations just as it would if they were being worn on the wrist. Extended Program: The 15-minute program was designed for automatic watches optimized for bi-directional winding (Rolex and many others). These watches remain fully wound while extending battery life by 35 percent or more. The oscillating winding action of the Sparta watch winder is totally self-regulating and there is absolutely no chance of damaging an expensive watch by over-winding. A semi-circular rotor, attached to the back of the mounting cup, is the heart of the patented Rotorwind system. Made from a dense, non-magnetic iron material, it is supported by two, free-turning precision ball bearings, thus enabling the heavy mass of the rotor to produce the back and forth motion when the cup is raised and then released from the 12 oclock position. This Sparta winder features a black, textured, leather-like cover. Its rubber feet prevent sliding or damage to delicate surfaces. More information about Sparta winders, including battery life. Dimensions: 4.20 x 9.50 x 5.80 (inches) Weight: 3.30 lbs. Also available in silver leatherette finish.