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tschiemer · 29 May 2011, 01:25 AM

i bought one of the new Wolf Winders which an adjustable setting of RPD. I am running it bi-directional. What is the setting you guys are using? The default is 600. The salesperson thought 600 was adequate, but I think I read somewhere Rolexes should have 850 or more.

My watches are new ceramic Submariner and GMT watches.

I have set it on 12 hour cycles, just as on my earlier Wolf non-programable winder.

Robert

AJMarcus · 29 May 2011, 01:36 AM

I have the same winder as you (two watches) and love it. Way better then my temperamental Orbita it replaced. Anyway, I have had my SS Sub C and GMT pepsi on it since buying it in December last year and have had no issues whatsoever. I use it bidirectional for the Rolexes. Great winder, Enjoy.

nauticajoe · 29 May 2011, 02:31 AM

I set mine at 650 bi-directional unless its the Daytona whereby I use 850 clockwise turn.

evanvito · 29 May 2011, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by nauticajoe

I set mine at 650 bi-directional unless its the Daytona whereby I use 850 clockwise turn.

Cool info. Any reason for the difference? Thanks

nauticajoe · 29 May 2011, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by evanvito

Cool info. Any reason for the difference? Thanks

I would guess its due to the chrono complication.

padi56 · 29 May 2011, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tschiemer

i bought one of the new Wolf Winders which an adjustable setting of RPD. I am running it bi-directional. What is the setting you guys are using? The default is 600. The salesperson thought 600 was adequate, but I think I read somewhere Rolexes should have 850 or more.

My watches are new ceramic Submariner and GMT watches.

I have set it on 12 hour cycles, just as on my earlier Wolf non-programable winder.

Robert

It does not really matter what you set it on as you cannot overwind it and Rolex winds both ways.But 600 bi-directional would just keep the power reserve topped up if it was fully wound first to start with.But without doubt the best winder is your own wrist and not a machine while wearing the winding rotor would swing in a average 10 hour day far more than on any machine.

TDS · 26 June 2011, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

It does not really matter what you set it on as you cannot overwind it and Rolex winds both ways.

Pad, thanks for the info and a Q for you....What do you mean "you can't overwind it" ?

Is it possible to overwind some automatics? Why can't a Rolex be overwound?

I'm not a techie as far as movements are concerned so thanks is advance for the help.

thanks !

sleddog · 26 June 2011, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TDS

Pad, thanks for the info and a Q for you....What do you mean "you can't overwind it" ?

Is it possible to overwind some automatics? Why can't a Rolex be overwound?

I'm not a techie as far as movements are concerned so thanks is advance for the help.

thanks !

All modern Rolex watches have a clutch system to avoid an overwinding of the mainspring. Once full tension is reached on the spring, further winding has no affect.

IMO, save your money on the winder on put it towards another watch in the future...
Winding your watch manually is half the fun of owning the watch!

DolphinV8 · 29 May 2011, 03:41 AM

http://www.orbita.net/NEW/Database-R.htm

MortgageGuy · 29 May 2011, 12:16 PM

I also have been using a winder for a few years, 650 is the TBD I use and bi-directional... Also used this setting for the Daytona and it worked fine, I have never had any issues whatsoever

mlotus95 · 26 June 2011, 04:18 AM

so far the factory setting has worked for me.

TDS · 26 June 2011, 06:55 AM

Sled, that makes sense! Thanks for the info.

Watch Professor · 26 June 2011, 07:00 AM

650 bi-directional

Rigsby1 · 26 June 2011, 07:07 AM

I set my wrist to do it?

29 May 2011, 01:25 AM	#1
tschiemer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tschiemer Location: arkansas Watch: GMT 1675 PCG 1962 Posts: 279	winder setting (RPD) for Rolex Sports? i bought one of the new Wolf Winders which an adjustable setting of RPD. I am running it bi-directional. What is the setting you guys are using? The default is 600. The salesperson thought 600 was adequate, but I think I read somewhere Rolexes should have 850 or more. My watches are new ceramic Submariner and GMT watches. I have set it on 12 hour cycles, just as on my earlier Wolf non-programable winder. Robert

29 May 2011, 12:16 PM	#10
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I also have been using a winder for a few years, 650 is the TBD I use and bi-directional... Also used this setting for the Daytona and it worked fine, I have never had any issues whatsoever __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

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Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	650 bi-directional __________________

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29 May 2011, 01:36 AM	#2
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	I have the same winder as you (two watches) and love it. Way better then my temperamental Orbita it replaced. Anyway, I have had my SS Sub C and GMT pepsi on it since buying it in December last year and have had no issues whatsoever. I use it bidirectional for the Rolexes. Great winder, Enjoy.

29 May 2011, 02:31 AM	#3
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	I set mine at 650 bi-directional unless its the Daytona whereby I use 850 clockwise turn.

29 May 2011, 03:41 AM	#9
DolphinV8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Earth Watch: 16610LV Posts: 949	http://www.orbita.net/NEW/Database-R.htm

26 June 2011, 04:18 AM	#11
mlotus95 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: pa Watch: GMT master II Posts: 600	so far the factory setting has worked for me.

26 June 2011, 06:55 AM	#12
TDS "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: U.S. Posts: 77	Sled, that makes sense! Thanks for the info.

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Rigsby1 Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Darren Location: England Posts: 401	I set my wrist to do it?

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