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OysterAbba · 29 May 2011, 08:37 PM

Hi. I have just purchased my brand new Oyster Pertpetual Date From Rolex in Switzerland.. I have noticed that if I open the triplock after a days use of the watch into position 1, when I try winding the watch clockwise or anti clockwise there is no winding noise, it is just turning, however, when I screw the triplock back in and take it back out to position 1 the watch then starts to wind.. I was wondering what the issue could be ( if it is an issue) as it is taking away my sleep..

Any comments would be much appreciated!

Tools · 30 May 2011, 06:29 AM

I don't think that an Oyster Perpetual Date would have a Triplock, but a Twinlock. Let us just say that you are likely just referring to the crown and stem...

I don't think that there is likely anything wrong with your watch.. It is a mechanical connection and when the stem is pulled out, the pinions and wheels need to physically move into proper position. It frequently takes a bit of a wiggle or a couple of tries to get it into the proper alignment..

OysterAbba · 30 May 2011, 09:05 PM

Thank you for your reply, I meant crown instead of triplock so thanks for correcting me!
You are right, it sometimes does take a wiggle to get it into proper alignment, there's nothing wrong with that is it?

The AD said that because its brand new it would take some time for everything to loosen up!

Also, does opening the crown on a daily basis damage the watch?

Rikki · 31 May 2011, 11:42 AM

If you are wearing the watch on a daily basis there shouldn't be a need to unscrew the crown. Rik

29 May 2011, 08:37 PM	#1
OysterAbba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 24	Oyster Manual Winding Hi. I have just purchased my brand new Oyster Pertpetual Date From Rolex in Switzerland.. I have noticed that if I open the triplock after a days use of the watch into position 1, when I try winding the watch clockwise or anti clockwise there is no winding noise, it is just turning, however, when I screw the triplock back in and take it back out to position 1 the watch then starts to wind.. I was wondering what the issue could be ( if it is an issue) as it is taking away my sleep.. Any comments would be much appreciated!

30 May 2011, 06:29 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I don't think that an Oyster Perpetual Date would have a Triplock, but a Twinlock. Let us just say that you are likely just referring to the crown and stem... I don't think that there is likely anything wrong with your watch.. It is a mechanical connection and when the stem is pulled out, the pinions and wheels need to physically move into proper position. It frequently takes a bit of a wiggle or a couple of tries to get it into the proper alignment.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

31 May 2011, 11:42 AM	#4
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	If you are wearing the watch on a daily basis there shouldn't be a need to unscrew the crown. Rik __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

30 May 2011, 09:05 PM	#3
OysterAbba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 24	Thank you for your reply, I meant crown instead of triplock so thanks for correcting me! You are right, it sometimes does take a wiggle to get it into proper alignment, there's nothing wrong with that is it? The AD said that because its brand new it would take some time for everything to loosen up! Also, does opening the crown on a daily basis damage the watch?

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