Abest BoxyWatch Winder for Automatic Watch with Vertical Rotor Stop (with AC Adapter)

I researched watch winders quite a bit to find the perfect balance between price and quality...and I think this is it. You can spend less than $50 on a watch winder, or you can spend hundreds, or even thousands. In my opinion this is more than I intended to pay, but as low in price as I dare go to get quality. Go higher in price, and it's diminishing returns. I'm not sure what a high-end Wolf model can do for double the cost that the Boxy can't . The Wolf is made in Germany versus the. Boxy produced in Taiwan.The Boxy has a quality Japanese motor that's a must-have for these. I'm sensitive to noise when sleeping, and it's quiet. Some may hear the faintest of a whisper from a distance in a dead quiet room. But nothing that would disturb you - most will hear nothing. Ambient noise from outside your dwelling is louder. It offers 15 turns per day (TPD) settings via sliders on the bottom - more than I've seen from any competitor. A 16th sets it to move constantly, which is not recommended.You also get 3 direction settings: clockwise, counterclockwise, or both. These options will accommodate the winding needs of every automatic watch. It always returns the watch to the right side up position when stopped, which cheap models won't do. A power button on the front easily turns it on or off. Some have complained the indicator light is too bright, but I haven't found that to be the case. I can barely see it in my darkened bedroom. Another cool feature is these can be stacked with connectors that allow one cord to power several if you add to your collection.Overall, I'm happy with this purchase. The only question that remains to be seen is long-term durability. We'll see how that goes and I'll report back if there's a problem. They provide two spare belts for the motor, which appears to be the most common wear item. If there's one con, it's that I sprang for the faux leather surface and I find it's underwhelming compared to the plastic version. You can barely tell the difference. Skip it and save $10.

Well built, stackable and electric motor so quiet you won’t even notice it turning. Comes in different colors to match your preference. Will definitely add class to your watch!

I seldom, if ever, write reviews.I am, howeve,r liking this winder. It is small. It is silent. It looks great on my Ham Shack desk.It is designed to always stop in the same position. So it also doubles as a desk clock!Too bad I don't have a few more Rolex's so I could try the stacking feature.Michael T73

The Good:The modularity and expandability of these winders is where the product shines. Have one watch or many, no problem, just buy the number of winders you need and stack them like LEGOs and your good to go! Also, the fact you have full control over winds per hour and direction make these winders the most versatile out there. I also love the variety of color options available which makes keeping track of what wind settings are on which winders easier than having a multi-watch winder set where each winder looks the same.The Bad:The “feel” of these devices is cheap – the plastics, the internals, the cover – all cheap, low-quality plastic. Ordinarily I wouldn’t care about this, but at $135 per winder this reeks of huge markup on the part of Abest. The finish looks real good though, and so far no scratches, so the materials complain is a minor gripe.Another minor gripe which is the same for all 3rd party winders out there – would be nice if winder had speeds high enough for Seiko Kinetic watches, but no one offers that so really not a surprise.

I have been using this winder for around 5 months and it keeps my moon phase watch wound exactly as it needs to be.

Read all the reviews, compared product specs and features and finally decided to give this winder a try.I could not be happier with my decision as this winder is an absolute gem. Has worked flawlessly and near silentlysince it arrived. I'm 68 years old so MY ears may not be as keen as yours.My only, only negative comment is that the orange led on the front of the unit is quite bright, especially in a dark room. Simple enough to remedy with a piece of electrical tape.Stackable design is a plus for those needing multiple winders for their collectionWill be asking Santa to bring me another winder and an accessory base for Christmas.

Very easy to set up and multiple settings for rotations. Dead silent as well. Great product.

I didn’t think I have big wrists - my wrist measures 7.25 inches exactly. However with the cushion turned sideways to accommodate larger bands, my bands don’t clear the inside cylinder - which unlike other higher end units does not rotate. As such my leather band dragged against the hard plastic inside, which will surely ruin the band over time. Just too small in there. Cool unit, love the power switch on the front, the stacking with power through the feet is genius, but they need to be bigger and better made. Its very lightweight, slides around easily, and doesn’t feel very secure - it feels very cheap and looks it too (maybe the leather version is better in this regard?). Note it comes with extra drive belts in the rear and is meant to be user serviceable which is a nice touch (or does it means it uses low quality parts?). Looking at the instructions to replace the motor/belt doesn’t give one much comfort that there’s any EM shielding in there though - not sure if this unit will magnetize the hands over time? Returned it and went with the Barrington instead ($100 more but feels like $100 more too). Lots of potential, hopefully they improve it / beef it up or make a higher end unit because the concept is great!