A watch winder is something that many people would not necessarily see as something they need. However, many watch collectors and enthusiasts have a special place on their desk for their watch winders. These come in different shapes and sizes and, of course, in different price.
We recently discovered Barrington, a UK brand that offers a collection of different types of watch winders and got to use and check out the Barrington Single Winder ourselves.
At a first glance, the Barrington Single Watch Winder is a rather good-looking piece: it is compact and shiny and makes a nice addition to an office or a shelf. Its fine polish makes it look quite precious, but it also needs to be carefully dusted and shined. In theory, a dark box would not make a great addition to a work desk, but its piano-like shine makes it feel warm and rather homely. The simple design makes it go with pretty much any type of décor, so it is not likely that it will be a misfit in your office or wherever you may keep it. It measures only 11.5 cm / 4.5 in x 12 cm / 4.7 in x 16 cm / 6.2 in, but it is very stable and strong. It uses a quiet Japanese motor (you won’t even notice it) and works either by two batteries or by a regular electricity supply. It can turn clockwise, counterclockwise or it can alternate between the two. The price of the winder is of £125 / $161 and they ship worldwide.
The main thing that is noticeable when using the watch winder is that it is a rather good, balanced product. Usually, watch winders are either highly expensive products, which is why not many people use them, or they are a rip-off. In this sense, Barrington did manage to create a product that combines a rather good quality and experience with an affordable price. Come to think about it, even a no-name watch winder that is hard to track back is usually a bit more expensive.
Moreover, the user experience is also quite good: the winder arrives very safely packed and can be easily installed in no time, which is great for those who are busy or who don’t like having to always learn how to use new products.
People who like to switch up their watches and are quite busy will find this winder to be of tremendous help.
The Barrington Single Winder works with pretty much any watch it has a spring mechanism that allows it to fit to watches of different sizes), which means that you don’t have to worry about that. Moreover, since it is quite a nice and versatile product, it also makes for a nice gift for someone who is a watch enthusiast.
In conclusion, the Barrington Single Winder is a winder that finds the middle point between affordability and quality. Ultimately, if you are to buy a watch winder, you don’t want to go for something cheap and easily breakable and, if you are a skeptic about it (as many are), you probably don’t want to overspend either.
Its compact size and subtle design make it for a nice addition to a desk or shelf, which is likely to go with any taste. It is strong, which means that it won’t break easily and it can be taken on travels.
If you are considering buying watch winder for yourself or for someone else, the Barrington Single Winder is a good option to consider.
Fraquoh and Franchomme
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