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Old 7 November 2010, 02:44 PM   #1
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Is the winding mechanism uni or bi directional?

I was wondering if the pengulim inside a Rolex movement winds in one direction or both directions? If it is one direction then which one?
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Old 7 November 2010, 02:49 PM   #2
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Both directions. They use these reverser gears to convert rotor movement into mainspring winding.
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Old 7 November 2010, 02:56 PM   #3
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Thats what i thought but wasn't sure.
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Old 8 November 2010, 03:38 AM   #4
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Neat pics Al, thanks!
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