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[taxico]

I was winding my SD for the very first time this morning. I unscrewed the crown (anti-clockwise) but I noticed it never fully pop-up until I turned it clockwise (about one turn).

Is this normal? Any of you experienced this before?

probably just be a spring that isn't so springy anymore... your SD been around a while?

no biggie IMO, as the crown/tube are replaceable parts.

[wjunkie]

I was winding my SD for the very first time this morning. I unscrewed the crown (anti-clockwise) but I noticed it never fully pop-up until I turned it clockwise (about one turn).

Is this normal? Any of you experienced this before?

[newbie09]

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[dennistwc]

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[tripflare]

thanks guys, you've all been a great help in this!

[taxico]

Winding your Rolex while wearing it on your wrist should be avoided.

you are right. i had left this part out as i assume if the watch is not moving, it would not be on the wrist.

winding it on the wrist may damage the stem.

[taxico]

Meaning to say doesnt really matter whether clockwise or counterclockwise? i've been looking at this winder with the following modes:

Mode 4: positive rotation for 2 minutes, stop for 6 minutes, reversal rotation for 2 minutes, stop for 6 minutes, cycling.
Mode 5: positive rotation for 5 minutes, reversal rotation for 5 minutes, lasting for 3 hours, stop for 9 hours, cycling.

i think orbita implies that the watch should be rotated in both directions...

as i don't have a winder, i cannot answer which is the best option... however if i had your winder, i would probably choose mode 5... and if it's not enough (watch still stops), i will use mode 4.

they both wind the watch in both directions.

[wjunkie]

Winding Your Rolex

Thanks Taxico, your instructions are crystal clear to me.

I found the below on the internet and just wanted to share with everyone.

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Winding Your Rolex

Rolex watches (except Oysterquartz) have perpetual movement which means they are self-winding. On average, Rolex watches have a power reserve of 48 hours. If not wound after 48 hours, your Rolex will stop running and appear "dead." Is this situation, however, you can manually wind your watch. Simply unscrew the crown to position 2 and wind it about 30 to 40 times; once you have done this, simply screw the crown back down and continue to use your watch as normal. A few points to consider while winding your watch include the following:

Winding your Rolex while wearing it on your wrist should be avoided.
If found "dead" or in a non-functioning mode, do not shake your watch.
Even after you have wound it, do not shake the watch if it does not start working. Simply rotate your wrist gently, which will allow the watch to rotate as well and may give the rotor inside the “kick start” it needs.
If the watch still does not start, rather than shaking and possibly damaging your Rolex, simply put the watch aside and allow it to start on its own.
Never worry about over-winding your watch as every Rolex has a built-in protection mechanism which prevents the movement from being over-wound.

[tripflare]

Meaning to say doesnt really matter whether clockwise or counterclockwise? i've been looking at this winder with the following modes:
Mode 1: stop
Mode 2: positive rotation for 2 minutes, stop for 6 minutes, cycling.
Mode 3: reversal rotation for 2 minutes, stop for 6 minutes, cycling.
Mode 4: positive rotation for 2 minutes, stop for 6 minutes, reversal rotation for 2 minutes, stop for 6 minutes, cycling.
Mode 5: positive rotation for 5 minutes, reversal rotation for 5 minutes, lasting for 3 hours, stop for 9 hours, cycling.

then i saw a disclaimer saying to check with watch manufacturer recommended winding pattern in order not to damage the watch

apologies for all the nooby questions haha!

[taxico]

Thanks very much Taxico! got any instructions if we were to put it on an auto winder? should the winder be rotating clockwise or anti-clockwise?

IIRC... most rolex perpetuals require 650 turns per day bi-directionally (the rolex rotor winds in both directions due to a reversal wheel).

modern daytonas require 800-950 turns in a clockwise direction (zenith/4130).

[tripflare]

note position of coronet on crown.

unscrew crown (anti-clockwise) - after a few turns the crown will "pop out" from the tube with a soft thud.

push the crown in and make sure it's "springy" (not in the date adjustment mode).

also feel free to clean any dust/dirt off the stem...

now turn the crown clock-wise. <- this is the actual winding

you will hear the watch going "Grrrrreak... grrrreeeak... greaaakk..." (normal sound, don't panic)

once you're happy with your winding, push the crown in and screw it back into the tube.

do it slowly and gently... you might have to try it a few times to engage the thread.

when it gets near the "end" of the thread, finger tighten back to original position... (refer to first step for position of crown if you're unsure)

i hope my instructions are clear enough.

Thanks very much Taxico! got any instructions if we were to put it on an auto winder? should the winder be rotating clockwise or anti-clockwise?

[taxico]

Just a simple (and stupid) question here...how to wind a rolex watch? Understand that we should wind it to kick start it if it stopped. Never do it before since I'm wearing it everyday.

note position of coronet on crown.

unscrew crown (anti-clockwise) - after a few turns the crown will "pop out" from the tube with a soft thud.

push the crown in and make sure it's "springy" (not in the date adjustment mode).

also feel free to clean any dust/dirt off the stem...

now turn the crown clock-wise. <- this is the actual winding

you will hear the watch going "Grrrrreak... grrrreeeak... greaaakk..." (normal sound, don't panic)

once you're happy with your winding, push the crown in and screw it back into the tube.

do it slowly and gently... you might have to try it a few times to engage the thread.

when it gets near the "end" of the thread, finger tighten back to original position... (refer to first step for position of crown if you're unsure)

i hope my instructions are clear enough.

[rolexwant]

depends on your relationship with the AD.

anyone got good relationship with AD? how much can the discount be? i very interested!