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GIA516 · 3 March 2013, 01:38 AM

And as soon as I start to wind it it starts right up . Has this happened to anyone else ? I notice with my dj2 that I have to wind it 30-40 times for it to start up , but the sub starts after 5-10 times of being wound . Just trying to get some feedback from all of you to see if I'm the only one this is happening with . Thanks everyone and have a great day !

VICI · 3 March 2013, 01:49 AM

Usually Rolexes start within 7-10 rotations.

Odd that you would need to wind up 30-40 times before it starts

Mystro · 3 March 2013, 01:54 AM

Both my PO and Sub start right up after 2-3 winds. Always wind it all the way up because a automatic is the most accurate when operating at the top 3/4 of its power.

Trouble15 · 3 March 2013, 01:55 AM

My DJ's starts closer to 10 rotations or so usually.

GEO_79 · 3 March 2013, 02:01 AM

my exp ll starts after 27-28

GIA516 · 3 March 2013, 02:05 AM

I'm gonna start my dj2 up in a few hours and see after how many rotations it starts to move . Maybe I am saying 30-40 just for the fact I am counting to 30 - 40 and when the number gets higher up that's when I really start watching the second hand . I also let the watches sit for about a week at a time , so they are completely stopped , maybe that has something to do with it ??

dcash0615 · 3 March 2013, 02:11 AM

I would not be to concerned about how many turns of the crown it takes when winding your watch for the hands to startling moving. As long as your watch has 40+ hours of power reserve after a full wind you are good to go.

sea-dweller · 3 March 2013, 02:53 AM

I usually shake it and then wind it and it starts right up!

LA_LEC · 3 March 2013, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by sea-dweller

I usually shake it and then wind it and it starts right up!

That's what I do also.

melons · 3 March 2013, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by sea-dweller

I usually shake it and then wind it and it starts right up!

Me too.

MonBK · 3 March 2013, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by sea-dweller

I usually shake it and then wind it and it starts right up!

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Originally Posted by LA_LEC

That's what I do also.

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Originally Posted by melons

Me too.

JJ used to do that and when Rolex heard about it they added this on the back side of the green tag.

Don't say you haven't been warned.

Andad · 3 March 2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

JJ used to do that and when Rolex heard about it they added this on the back side of the green tag.

Don't say you haven't been warned.

I kept telling him.

Armyguy03 · 3 March 2013, 03:33 AM

It's normal, I was worried and PMed Padi and he explained that it's all good. Mine, when received from a store took 30 winds and started up. Last week, after it sat for two weeks unmolested from my Rolex lovin' hands, same thing. However, when I set the time first, then wound, it kicked right at wind uno.

GIA516 · 3 March 2013, 03:23 PM

That's good!

HRV · 3 March 2013, 07:59 PM

Just started my DSSD with 16 winds

gpfps · 3 March 2013, 11:16 PM

Wind 5x then tap it starts her up.

3 March 2013, 01:38 AM	#1
GIA516 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 215	Submariner sitting for a week , And as soon as I start to wind it it starts right up . Has this happened to anyone else ? I notice with my dj2 that I have to wind it 30-40 times for it to start up , but the sub starts after 5-10 times of being wound . Just trying to get some feedback from all of you to see if I'm the only one this is happening with . Thanks everyone and have a great day !

3 March 2013, 01:54 AM	#3
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,514	Both my PO and Sub start right up after 2-3 winds. Always wind it all the way up because a automatic is the most accurate when operating at the top 3/4 of its power. __________________

3 March 2013, 03:33 AM	#13
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	It's normal, I was worried and PMed Padi and he explained that it's all good. Mine, when received from a store took 30 winds and started up. Last week, after it sat for two weeks unmolested from my Rolex lovin' hands, same thing. However, when I set the time first, then wound, it kicked right at wind uno. __________________ Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 March 2013, 01:49 AM	#2
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Usually Rolexes start within 7-10 rotations. Odd that you would need to wind up 30-40 times before it starts

3 March 2013, 01:55 AM	#4
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,884	My DJ's starts closer to 10 rotations or so usually.

3 March 2013, 02:01 AM	#5
GEO_79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Georgian Location: Constanta_Romania Watch: 216570 Polar Posts: 904	my exp ll starts after 27-28

3 March 2013, 02:05 AM	#6
GIA516 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 215	I'm gonna start my dj2 up in a few hours and see after how many rotations it starts to move . Maybe I am saying 30-40 just for the fact I am counting to 30 - 40 and when the number gets higher up that's when I really start watching the second hand . I also let the watches sit for about a week at a time , so they are completely stopped , maybe that has something to do with it ??

3 March 2013, 02:11 AM	#7
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,396	I would not be to concerned about how many turns of the crown it takes when winding your watch for the hands to startling moving. As long as your watch has 40+ hours of power reserve after a full wind you are good to go.

3 March 2013, 02:53 AM	#8
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I usually shake it and then wind it and it starts right up!

3 March 2013, 03:23 PM	#14
GIA516 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 215	That's good!

3 March 2013, 07:59 PM	#15
HRV "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: johannesburg Watch: ROLEX Posts: 4,407	Just started my DSSD with 16 winds

3 March 2013, 11:16 PM	#16
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	Wind 5x then tap it starts her up.

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