With the Stocktronic patented electronic locking system and an integrated emergency alarm this new Stockinger Phoenix 70V watchwinder safe is state of the art. Produced in Germany under the best conditions by skilled craftsmen this new product from the Stockinger company is a piece of art. 

This version is in beige-gold exteriour, but Stockinger can produce customized according the preferences of the client. Very important is that this Stockinger Phoenix 70V safe is extremely well built to keep valuable watches safe. The watchwinder safe has a VDS security grade III. The weight is an impressive 860kg. The volume 353 liters. 

The body and door of the watchwinder safe are in high-gloss beige lacquer. The handle of the door , the facing and fittings are all made of gold! Of course it's important that the built-in watchwinders are of great quality, made by Beluwo. The LED light inside makes sure you have a perfect view at all rotating automatic watches. 

Are you already considering to buy one? First check your bank account...the retail price is 175.000 euro (net. ex works). We are sure the happy few with a passion for watches will consider this new Stockinger Phoenix 70V watchwinder safe as best friend for their watch collection. 

In september we wrote about the new Black Series of Benson Watchwinders. With the Smart-Tech series this Dutch brand already has a very successful line of watchwinders. The Black Series will be positioned above the Smart-Tech series as its more luxury and offers more functionalities. 

This week we received new photo material of the Black Series watchwinders. We have to admit that we like the modern look and functionalities that are presented. Funny was that after our article about these watchwinders we received e-mails from people all over the world asking when the Black Series will be available. We didn't know then, but we do know now; january 2016. 

Thereby we already may inform you about the specs of this new series. All Benson Black Series watchwinders can rotate clockwise, counter-clockwise and alternate. The TPD (turns per day) are adjustable and suitable for all automatic watches. Next to these basic functions the watchwinder also offers a "power wind" modus to wind an automatic watch in a short time. Also very nice to mention is the USB function, which enables you to power an other device as your smart-watch, mobile phone or tablet. 

All functions can be set by a modern touchscreen display, which you also can use to turn on/off the inside LED light. The watch holders are suitable for big and small watches, as they can be adjusted to the exact wrist size. Personally I like to extra storage compartment where you can store extra watches, to have all together at one place. 

Benson Watchwinders already promised us a Black Series watchwinder for a review. We are looking forward to see if the watchwinder can meet our expectations, which are quite high based on the information and photos we received:) 

Last week RDI watchwinders contacted us. We must be honest; we never heard from this watchwinder brand. But we are never to old to learn and asked RDI for an introduction and background info about this relatively unknown brand. The owner of RDI is Charles Kaeser, who leads a company which is 15 years active in the watch business. He noticed that there were not too many high end watchwinder brands offering perfect quality and an astonishing design for the real automatic watch lovers. After developing a very expensive watchwinder (150.000 CHF) RDI decided to launch a compact series which is more attractive in terms of price (+- 2.000 CHF).

This new series is powered by 2 AA batteries which last for around 2-3 years. The designs are quite special and reflect the special position RDI watchwinders wants to obtain in the field of watchwinder brands. 

At the moment we don't see many points of sale. When we check the internet we also don't see many reviews or people writing about their experience with RDI. The collection seems to be a bit small, but we are sure RDI will expand their collections soon. 

Will RDI watchwinders be a succes? It's too early to say they will be successful or not. There is fierce competition and except the design we don't see major differences with other brands in this price class regarding functions or materials. On the other hand, the designs are certainly attractive for watch adepts. Thereby, high quality always finds its customer....

Internet is growing and growing. Decades ago, almost nobody could have expected that internet would be of this influence on our lives nowadays. Consumers bought products in regular shops where they could touch, try and look at it, before buying it. Times change....nowadays online stores are getting more and more popular.

Next to the traditional jewellers there are now many good online stores for watches and watchwinders. Some jewellers do recognize what's going on and also started their own online store next to their regular shop. But many jewellers closed their doors the last five years as result of crises, but also as they refused to meet their customers demands of buying online. 

There are some great online stores for watchwinders, and they carry a lot of well known watchwinder brands. Nevertheless many high end brands are only sold in regular shops where consumers can visit and take a look at the watchwinders. The staff in the shop can advise them and inform them about all specs and functions. The problem is that not many shops do have these brands and therefore it's quite difficult for a consumer to find a good shop, go there and buy a beautiful watchwinder. 

The solution is offered by online stores. We did check some online store selling watchwinders. Most of them have a good mix of brands. Their websites provide all information, good photo material and their prices are the same or lower than at traditional jewellery shops. The advantage of these online stores is that you can compare products quite easily and also that most of them ship worldwide. These online stores also have a return policy, so if you're not satisfied you can return it. 

The question is when the high-end brands will start selling online. Due to the crisis and upcoming internet possibilities we know that some brands already consider to sell online by respectable partners in 2016. Other brands will start selling online by their own online store, but hopefully the bigger online stores specialized in watchwinders get this opportunity too. Why? As they can offer a great mix of brands which makes it very easy to compare for consumers. At the end, that's what we all want, right? Like a watchwinder, developed to make life more easy! 

Christmas is coming and this time of the year is very exciting for all watchwinder brands, as their sales increase big time compared to the other months of the year. For you, as consumer, it's an interesting time beacuse many watchwinder brands do offer spectacular discounts which makes it very attractive to buy a watchwinder. Not only for yourself, but also as Christmas gift for your partner, a good friend or family.

We selected the best watchwinders in different price segments. 

Entry level watchwinders (up to 300 euro)

In this segment there is a lot to choose, but to be honest there are only a few brands which really offer good quality watchwinders. As we pointed out in multiple articles on this blog, don't buy a watchwinder with Chinese motors. The first week you will be happy, but after that the watchwinder will start making more sound and eventually stops working. Spend a little more money for a good watchwinder. Brands as Rapport, Spin-R and definitely Benson offer value for money. But you can also think about a Swiss Kubik ABS. 

Middle segment watchwinders (from 300 to 1500 euro)

When you want to spend a little more money you can buy a beautiful watchwinder which will give you joy for many years. These watchwinders offer better materials, more functionalities and mostly a more attractive design. In the middle price segment we think of brands as Swiss Kubik, Heisse & Söhne, Jebely, Wolf and Paul Design. Especially the Paul Design watchwinders offer a beautiful design, solid technique and fair price.

But also don't forget the Benson Smart-Tech series. This popular series has a perfect combination of all aspects we prefer in a watchwinder. We are also looking forward for the new Benson Black Series. This new series offers affordable luxury for the real watch adept. 

High end watchwinders (from 1500 to ......)

When money is not a problem, you can buy yourself a beautiful watchwinder made of the best materials, with the best high-end technology and astonishing design. Many brands in this price segment also offer the posibility to customize your own watchwinder. The most brands in this class are produced in the European Union (mostly Germany or Switzerland), which guarantees a very high level of quality and finishing. We all know the masterpieces of Buben & Zörweg, Stockinger and Elma. But less known but also beautiful are the Bernard Favre watchwinders.

So if you plan to buy a new watchwinder, this is the time!