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Pharaoh_83 · 28 November 2016, 01:59 AM

I have an incoming (actually its already at home but I'm traveling for work) explorer ii. It's BNIB.

Do I have to wind the crown or do I just start wearing it and let the wrist action take control? If I do have to wind it, do I wind or 20 or 40 times.

This is my first NEW one

swils8610 · 28 November 2016, 02:10 AM

Wind her up 40 times wear and enjoy!

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japenney · 28 November 2016, 02:12 AM

Wind it in the first position when the crown unscrews.. If you dont wear it enough you will have to wind it again.

Ragna · 28 November 2016, 02:16 AM

Wear it in good health!
And welcome to the club

Daryl · 28 November 2016, 02:22 AM

Congratulations!

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aekdb · 28 November 2016, 02:23 AM

Congrats!

watchwatcher · 28 November 2016, 02:46 AM

Great watch...congrats!

I would give it a full manual wind of about 40 turns or so. You'll be able to feel it when it's done. Tops off the power reserve.

Psmith · 28 November 2016, 03:41 AM

Congrats and enjoy

216570 arguably the nicest 'sporty' in the catalogue.

OhioMade · 28 November 2016, 03:48 AM

That's my grail watch. Beautiful!

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scombs263 · 28 November 2016, 03:58 AM

Nice choice.......

Pharaoh_83 · 28 November 2016, 04:07 AM

Thanks everyone! Can't wait to see it in person. I've had teaser pics sent through

Chewbacca · 28 November 2016, 04:20 AM

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Pharaoh_83 · 28 November 2016, 04:25 AM

I keep hearing and reading about how many times to turn a new watch...
No definitive answer on 20 or 40. Anything from rolex themselves on Winding the watch?

Psmith · 28 November 2016, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pharaoh_83

I keep hearing and reading about how many times to turn a new watch...
No definitive answer on 20 or 40. Anything from rolex themselves on Winding the watch?

40 winds from a dead stop should be plenty. You can't over-wind it in any case, so nothing to worry about.

Tools · 28 November 2016, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pharaoh_83

I keep hearing and reading about how many times to turn a new watch...
No definitive answer on 20 or 40. Anything from rolex themselves on Winding the watch?

How definitive do you want an answer to be ??

As has been said, many times, 40 complete turn fully winds it.

Rolex does pack a notice in their service boxes that suggests that you wind it 20 times before putting it on. This will put enough wind into it to be fully functional and they expect that you will be active enough to keep it wound above that.

Pharaoh_83 · 28 November 2016, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porschedude4

which way do you turn it??

Clockwise... So if the watch is in your left hand and you are Winding the crown with the right, wind it forward (away from You)

Pharaoh_83 · 28 November 2016, 04:32 AM

There She Is

Hairdude1 · 28 November 2016, 06:00 AM

Congrats! Give it a full 40

Brikev · 29 November 2016, 05:42 AM

Make sure you set it right - it can be a little tricky

KrismanX · 29 November 2016, 05:49 AM

I'm surprised "40 full turns" isn't a cut & paste answer... There should be a sticky for that list, btw.

Paul_81 · 29 November 2016, 06:13 AM

Place on wrist and take a picture many thanks may be 40 turns first lol

mmalek1 · 29 November 2016, 06:43 AM

I gave my blnr 40 turns or so when I bought 4/21/16 and I haven't wound it again. I did unscrew the crown to jump the hour hand without a second hand hack for the time change. After 8 months it is still going strong and a 1 second off atomic. I guess I stayed active enough even with some off time for various pieces.

Lordofrolex · 29 November 2016, 06:45 AM

It's oft 40 but it should start moving around the 7-10 turn.

adamlea · 29 November 2016, 12:39 PM

Great choice. Congrats!

NCD1979 · 29 November 2016, 12:42 PM

Congrats on a fantastic choice.

flv112 · 29 November 2016, 01:00 PM

I seriously want and need one! I'm turning 52 and to me, the 216570 with the black dial is the most legible.

GregBe · 30 November 2016, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flv112

I seriously want and need one! I'm turning 52 and to me, the 216570 with the black dial is the most legible.

I was actually the opposite. I had the black and sold it for the Polar because it was much more legible to my aging 46 year old eyes.

Both outstanding though.

dodober · 29 November 2016, 05:24 PM

Great watch. Excellent choice.
I always wind it a few times, set the time, and enjoy it.

sechsgang · 30 November 2016, 10:11 AM

I'm wearing the same one today, love it!

slowturbo · 30 November 2016, 10:26 AM

Welcome to the club!

28 November 2016, 01:59 AM	#1
Pharaoh_83 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Toronto Posts: 280	New 216570 - how to get started? I have an incoming (actually its already at home but I'm traveling for work) explorer ii. It's BNIB. Do I have to wind the crown or do I just start wearing it and let the wrist action take control? If I do have to wind it, do I wind or 20 or 40 times. This is my first NEW one

28 November 2016, 02:22 AM	#5
Daryl 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Posts: 3,363	Congratulations! Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk __________________ 2FA-Enabled Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

28 November 2016, 03:41 AM	#8
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats and enjoy 216570 arguably the nicest 'sporty' in the catalogue. __________________

28 November 2016, 04:32 AM	#17
Pharaoh_83 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Toronto Posts: 280	There She Is Attached Images

28 November 2016, 06:00 AM	#18
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats! Give it a full 40 __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

28 November 2016, 02:10 AM	#2
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Wind her up 40 times wear and enjoy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

28 November 2016, 02:12 AM	#3
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	Wind it in the first position when the crown unscrews.. If you dont wear it enough you will have to wind it again.

28 November 2016, 02:16 AM	#4
Ragna Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: The Matrix Posts: 1,070	Wear it in good health! And welcome to the club

28 November 2016, 02:23 AM	#6
aekdb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Jason Location: MS Watch: Rolex, Tudor Posts: 1,315	Congrats!

28 November 2016, 02:46 AM	#7
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Great watch...congrats! I would give it a full manual wind of about 40 turns or so. You'll be able to feel it when it's done. Tops off the power reserve.

28 November 2016, 03:48 AM	#9
OhioMade "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Watch: OP 41 Posts: 76	That's my grail watch. Beautiful! Sent from my LG-H900 using Tapatalk

28 November 2016, 03:58 AM	#10
scombs263 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: COMBS#263 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Watch: Rolex SD43 Posts: 2,193	Nice choice.......

28 November 2016, 04:07 AM	#11
Pharaoh_83 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Toronto Posts: 280	Thanks everyone! Can't wait to see it in person. I've had teaser pics sent through

28 November 2016, 04:20 AM	#12
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	1 2 3 20

28 November 2016, 04:25 AM	#13
Pharaoh_83 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Toronto Posts: 280	I keep hearing and reading about how many times to turn a new watch... No definitive answer on 20 or 40. Anything from rolex themselves on Winding the watch?

29 November 2016, 05:42 AM	#19
Brikev "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 95	Make sure you set it right - it can be a little tricky

29 November 2016, 05:49 AM	#20
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	I'm surprised "40 full turns" isn't a cut & paste answer... There should be a sticky for that list, btw. __________________ No sticker left behind. "Better three hours too soon, than a minute too late." "All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." ref. 116520 Daytona - 10/2014

29 November 2016, 06:13 AM	#21
Paul_81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: England Watch: Exp 2 polar white Posts: 1,147	Place on wrist and take a picture many thanks may be 40 turns first lol

29 November 2016, 06:43 AM	#22
mmalek1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Virginia Watch: This one. Posts: 1,760	I gave my blnr 40 turns or so when I bought 4/21/16 and I haven't wound it again. I did unscrew the crown to jump the hour hand without a second hand hack for the time change. After 8 months it is still going strong and a 1 second off atomic. I guess I stayed active enough even with some off time for various pieces.

29 November 2016, 06:45 AM	#23
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	It's oft 40 but it should start moving around the 7-10 turn. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

29 November 2016, 12:39 PM	#24
adamlea "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Great Plains Watch: Exp II 216570 Blk Posts: 1,190	Great choice. Congrats!

29 November 2016, 12:42 PM	#25
NCD1979 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,044	Congrats on a fantastic choice.

29 November 2016, 01:00 PM	#26
flv112 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: flv Location: asia Posts: 241	I seriously want and need one! I'm turning 52 and to me, the 216570 with the black dial is the most legible.

29 November 2016, 05:24 PM	#28
dodober "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Madrid, Spain Watch: SUBc LV, BLNR Posts: 61	Great watch. Excellent choice. I always wind it a few times, set the time, and enjoy it. __________________ 116610 LV 116610 LN 116710 BLNR 16710 BLRO 116400 Z-Blue

30 November 2016, 10:11 AM	#29
sechsgang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,448	I'm wearing the same one today, love it!

30 November 2016, 10:26 AM	#30
slowturbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Alan Location: NoVA Watch: 42mm Polar Exp II Posts: 333	Welcome to the club! __________________ Rolex 326934 White Omega Speedmaster GSOTM Meteorite PAM 1314 IWC 3777-01 JLC Reverso Grand Taille

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