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marfaboy · 6 November 2009, 01:17 AM

I hate to ask this newbie-ish question, but my search didn't turn up the information I need.

How do I manually wind my 16800? Does it feel like it's actually winding (that is, a slight clicking)? And, is it the same technique for my wife's 1978 DJ?

Thanks!

padi56 · 6 November 2009, 01:25 AM

The same as any other Rolex a full manual wind just clockwise around 40 crown turns for a full wind.There should be very little resistance but when fully wound you may feel it winding a bit coarser you cannot overwind.

marfaboy · 6 November 2009, 01:39 AM

Okay, thanks - I was just a little unsure about what position I had to pull the crown out to, and whether or not it there would be any resistance felt while I was winding. Apparently, from what I did find during my search, there is no danger of overwinding, correct?

SLS · 6 November 2009, 01:44 AM

You can not over wind your watch, however if there is a lot of resistance when winding, it may be a sign that your Sub is in need of a service.
Scott

marfaboy · 6 November 2009, 01:51 AM

Good information, and I thank you all.....

Speed · 6 November 2009, 02:11 AM

Thanks Padi... A vintage Sub may be my next purchase

6 November 2009, 01:17 AM	#1
marfaboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Austin, Texas Watch: Submariner 16800 Posts: 105	How to Manually Wind a Vintage Submariner? I hate to ask this newbie-ish question, but my search didn't turn up the information I need. How do I manually wind my 16800? Does it feel like it's actually winding (that is, a slight clicking)? And, is it the same technique for my wife's 1978 DJ? Thanks!

6 November 2009, 01:25 AM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	The same as any other Rolex a full manual wind just clockwise around 40 crown turns for a full wind.There should be very little resistance but when fully wound you may feel it winding a bit coarser you cannot overwind. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

6 November 2009, 01:44 AM	#4
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	You can not over wind your watch, however if there is a lot of resistance when winding, it may be a sign that your Sub is in need of a service. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

6 November 2009, 01:39 AM	#3
marfaboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Austin, Texas Watch: Submariner 16800 Posts: 105	Okay, thanks - I was just a little unsure about what position I had to pull the crown out to, and whether or not it there would be any resistance felt while I was winding. Apparently, from what I did find during my search, there is no danger of overwinding, correct?

6 November 2009, 01:51 AM	#5
marfaboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Austin, Texas Watch: Submariner 16800 Posts: 105	Good information, and I thank you all.....

6 November 2009, 02:11 AM	#6
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Thanks Padi... A vintage Sub may be my next purchase

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