HELP ME, Rolex Gold 16613 problem

[Exclusivewatches]

Hi,

I "recently" purchased a rolex watch, in may to be specific.

I wear it everyday on a 8-9 hours basis, not regular on holidays, sometimes i do, sometimes i dont.

Although, it has become to stop from time to time on a non-regular basis... I called my AD nymans and they said i should wound it manually. So i did, but yet it stops from time to time. And when i wounded it for 20-25 times it worked for a time, maybe 1-2 hours then stops again.

What could be the problem? If this will become more often i will visit my AD but maybe you guys could help me out.

When i come home i just put the watch in my box and leave it there, i have no wind-system.

[SSD]

Not really sure what the problem could be, any number of things might be causing this. I would recommend sending it in for a service at an RSC, especially if it is still under warranty.

[Idle Swede]

Since it's an N series it's most likely not under warranty.

Wind it manually 40 turns then lay it down and check how long it runs.

If it still stops after a few Hr's then it's time for a service.

[ersnyder]

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

Since it's an N series it's most likely not under warranty.

Wind it manually 40 turns the lay it down and check how long it runs.

If it still stops after a few Hr's then it's time for a service.

Be sure and do the full 40 times!

[Exclusivewatches]

its not n-series, and its still under warranty since i bought it in stores in may.

I have written the wrong series in my profile, but you recomend a service? It has only belonged to me for 4 months....

[Idle Swede]

Originally Posted by Lrossa

its not n-series, and its still under warranty since i bought it in stores in may.

I have written the wrong series in my profile, but you recomend a service? It has only belonged to me for 4 months....

Sorry, I wrote that because you had it in your profile.

In that case bring it back to your AD and let them check it out.

[BarkMaster]

I've read that the automatic mechanism will not function correctly unless it is fully wound to being with.

Try winding it 40-50 times (until you feel the clutch grinding) and then wear it all day.

Let us know the results!

[Exclusivewatches]

i will do it once im home and let you know the outcome. hopefully it will be solved, otherwise i will pay a visit to my AD tomorrow.... hope the watch is ok, dont want it to go away on vacation for weeks :(

[Exclusivewatches]

i am a joke... i will try it when i get home, so much at work right now.. but seriously, if this is the problem.. i am a joke. Jesus.. here i blame rolex for giving me a bad watch when its me whos the problem lol. jesus christ

[Idle Swede]

Originally Posted by Lrossa

i am a joke... i will try it when i get home, so much at work right now.. but seriously, if this is the problem.. i am a joke. Jesus.. here i blame rolex for giving me a bad watch when its me whos the problem lol. jesus christ

No sweat Pal, I have a feeling you'll be fine.

[Exclusivewatches]

well, when i still have you on the line... if i pull the crown all the way out, will it cause problems with setting the time adjustment or date? Please give me a 1.2.3 FAQ how to do this wound-thing. Ill let you know the outcome once im home in 2-3 hours then. Thanks mate.

[Idle Swede]

Originally Posted by Lrossa

well, when i still have you on the line... if i pull the crown all the way out, will it cause problems with setting the time adjustment or date? Please give me a 1.2.3 FAQ how to do this wound-thing. Ill let you know the outcome once im home in 2-3 hours then. Thanks mate.

I'm sorry, I gave you the wrong instructions.

You only unscrew the crown and in THAT first position is where you wind the watch.

Don't know what I was thinking, too early and before breakfast.

[Exclusivewatches]

yeah, and thats what ive tryed. I screw it towards me since you cant do it in any other way.. I think i did it for 1 minute without any result..the watch stopped after about 15 minutes... :(

[BarkMaster]

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

I'm sorry, I gave you the wrong instructions.

You only unscrew the crown and in THAT first position is where you wind the watch.

Don't know what I was thinking, too early and before breakfast.

This goes back to milk being better than vodka.

[TempoKing]

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

I'm sorry, I gave you the wrong instructions.
Don't know what I was thinking, too early and before breakfast.

Leo
Can you imagine if this guy wanted driving directions..??
You'd probably send him from Boca Raton to New York...via Oklahoma...

[BarkMaster]

Try not to be frustrated. If that doesn't work, go to the AD and let them check it out.

In the end, you'll have an excellent watch.

[Johny]

do you have the little instruction booklet at home? it shows all the positions of the crown. i had to get the ad to show me what to do. johny

[Exclusivewatches]

Originally Posted by Johny

do you have the little instruction booklet at home? it shows all the positions of the crown. i had to get the ad to show me what to do. johny

yes i have everything that comes from the AD, including a keychain from patek philippe Ill check it once im home, and yes, the watch is still running... maybe i should embrace myself with a new suit, since im so good at this winding thing

[Johny]

Originally Posted by Lrossa

yes i have everything that comes from the AD, including a keychain from patek philippe Ill check it once im home, and yes, the watch is still running... maybe i should embrace myself with a new suit, since im so good at this winding thing

if we solve the problem i am buying myself another pair of lvc denims im watching on ebay.

[Exclusivewatches]

It stopped! But i can now officially say i succeeded to wind the rolex! I pull the crown out a bit by screwing it, then i screw it (not towards me) the rolex started to vibrate and make sounds. I screw until i couldnt do it anymore (i think about 3 laps). Then the watch started automaticly, i didnt shake it, it started by itself when i head back to my desk.

Maybe i succeeded.. i do not know... this thread has become more and more interesting..

[Idle Swede]

Originally Posted by Lrossa

It stopped! But i can now officially say i succeeded to wind the rolex! I pull the crown out a bit by screwing it, then i screw it (not towards me) the rolex started to vibrate and make sounds. I screw until i couldnt do it anymore (i think about 3 laps). Then the watch started automaticly, i didnt shake it, it started by itself when i head back to my desk.

Maybe i succeeded.. i do not know... this thread has become more and more interesting..

When it started to vibrate and make sound did the little cooko bird come out?

Seriously, what are the 3 laps you're talking about?

Didn't you wind it approx 40 turns?

[Exclusivewatches]

thanks to all of you.. I will give a TOTAL update tomorrow once ive been to the AD. See ya guys until then... hopefully this was the correct winding.. ima look in the book aswell later.

[Exclusivewatches]

i did exactly as you said, then i walked back to my desk and during the way back from silent room, the watch started... there was no need to try wake it up, it started by itself.. so i think i did something right anyways lol. Going to visit Ad tomorrow anyways, just to be sure

[Idle Swede]

How about an update?

It's been almost 2 Hr's, is the watch still running?

[sleddog]

This thread is the best....!

I need popcorn!

[Exclusivewatches]

it stopped!!!!! but it ran from that time to now!!! Its a record. And now its been in box for like 2 hours.

[sleddog]

On a full wind it should last around 48 hours give or take,and thats just sitting idle without wearing it......
From what I've read throught this thread,I'm not sure your winding it correctly....

Please bear with me..
Unscrew the crown to the first position.This means release it from the threads until it becomes free(This sometimes requires a little wiggle for it to pop out to its first position)...Now,Turn the crown away from yourself(12 o'clock direction) for 40 to 50 finger turns on the crown...Don't stop winding because it starts ticking after 10 to 15 turns...Keep winding until you count out 40!!
Screw the crown back in and let it sit undisturbed with the face in the upright position....

[Idle Swede]

Are you running out of popcorn Rob?

[sleddog]

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

Are you running out of popcorn Rob?

2 bags consumed already,but had a good chuckle in the meantime....

[Idle Swede]

Originally Posted by sleddog1000

2 bags consumed already,but had a good chuckle in the meantime....

Me too, let's see if Lrossa comes back and reports that all is fine now or if he's just playing a prank on us.