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JMK01 · 3 February 2017, 01:55 AM

So Ive read a few articles lately about laying your watch in certain positions like crown side down, opposite side down or flat will cause the timing of the watch to change.

So my question, Will the watch eventually return back to the previous state before you placed the watch in this certain position? Am I missing something?

It seems that this trick is only a band-aid for a watch that needs to be regulated..

watchwatcher · 3 February 2017, 02:00 AM

Positioning will only have minor effects on your timing, especially with the newer references. I would rather take into account the watch's tendencies when setting, i.e., if it runs a little fast than set it a little behind, and vice versa, then mess with putting it in a certain position.

I like to place the watch crown up, so however that affects the timing, so be it.

Mystro · 3 February 2017, 02:03 AM

This is from Rolex but not all watches respond exactly like this so you have to try different positions yourself.

capote · 3 February 2017, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

This is from Rolex but not all watches respond exactly like this so you have to try different positions yourself.

Rolex of all watch companies calls the crown "winding button"

yannis · 3 February 2017, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by capote

Rolex of all watch companies calls the crown "winding button"

Kwechman · 3 February 2017, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by capote

Rolex of all watch companies calls the crown "winding button"

I think given Rolex' history and reputation, if they called it a "little windy thing" who am I to question them?

ptxl · 3 February 2017, 03:35 AM

i have to ask my wife

hambone1983 · 3 February 2017, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kwechman

I think given Rolex' history and reputation, if they called it a "little windy thing" who am I to question them?

wait, my Rolex doesn't have a battery?

osamu · 3 February 2017, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Kwechman

I think given Rolex' history and reputation, if they called it a "little windy thing" who am I to question them?

to be fair, if they did call it a crown, someone would probably get all confused since there are Rolex crowns all over the watch. Some guy would probably put the bracelet crown up, and wonder why it wasn't regulating like they said.

keithl · 4 February 2017, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

This is from Rolex but not all watches respond exactly like this so you have to try different positions yourself.

This reads like a bad translation.

Iloreyix · 4 February 2017, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

This is from Rolex but not all watches respond exactly like this so you have to try different positions yourself.

Remarkable, I just lay mine on it's crown, so that the case doesn't acquire marks. It runs perfectly, seems to keep perfect time.
Now I know that's because it may be running a bit fast!
Thank you! I would never have read all the instructions

Anthon · 4 February 2017, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Positioning will only have minor effects on your timing, especially with the newer references. I would rather take into account the watch's tendencies when setting, i.e., if it runs a little fast than set it a little behind, and vice versa, then mess with putting it in a certain position.

I like to place the watch crown up, so however that affects the timing, so be it.

I have the newest movements in my Explorer and SubC. Positioning is a great way to keep my watches running almost perfectly on time. I can go on for months and months without setting my watch, keeping it within 3 seconds of atomic time just by positioning (mostly crown up to compensate for the daytime gain).

capote · 3 February 2017, 02:02 AM

Crown side down. Why? I don't know.

tifosi · 3 February 2017, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JMK01

So Ive read a few articles lately about laying your watch in certain positions like crown side down, opposite side down or flat will cause the timing of the watch to change.

So my question, Will the watch eventually return back to the previous state before you placed the watch in this certain position? Am I missing something?

It seems that this trick is only a band-aid for a watch that needs to be regulated..

Yes the rate will only change while the watch is in that position. It is just a trick to change the timing a bit. Although I don't think it is as effective on the latest movements.

Still, my watch runs -2 sec.day and I keep it dial up at night just so it'll run a little faster. Even if only in my head.

RMC12 · 3 February 2017, 02:11 AM

However it lands on the dresser! Usually face up I guess.

Onikage · 3 February 2017, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RMC12

However it lands on the dresser! Usually face up I guess.

What if it misses the dresser?

RMC12 · 3 February 2017, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Onikage

What if it misses the dresser?

However it lands on the floor!

Tri-Tip · 3 February 2017, 02:44 AM

How do I lay my watch?

First I buy it a nice dinner, bring it home, light some candles, pour some wine...

Oh, you mean my watch?!?

LuminousMaximus · 3 February 2017, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-Tip

How do I lay my watch?

First I buy it a nice dinner, bring it home, light some candles, pour some wine...

Oh, you mean my watch?!?

Hehe, I got a chuckle out of that one...

Oh! and mine doesn't come off my wrist unless I'm changing watches...

saskmh · 4 February 2017, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-Tip

How do I lay my watch?

First I buy it a nice dinner, bring it home, light some candles, pour some wine...

Oh, you mean my watch?!?

I was tempted to reply with something like this too.

yannis · 3 February 2017, 02:46 AM

On the side with crown up facing up.

beshannon · 3 February 2017, 03:39 AM

On a watch stand

natosub · 3 February 2017, 02:45 PM

Crown up

holmby · 3 February 2017, 03:18 PM

HogwldFLTR · 3 February 2017, 04:22 PM

Satin sheets after dinner and drinks.

Andad · 3 February 2017, 04:25 PM

a) Wear your watch in a normal wearing pattern for a few months.

b) Is it running fast or slow?

c) Check it on a Timegrapher to find the best corrective position based on b).

Use this position when you are not wearing it.

regnant · 3 February 2017, 08:24 PM

Let the crown �� luck or tightness. I screw in the crown until my finger no longer easily rotates it and leave it there. I have to say Rolex Daytona 116506 is the closest thing that is ever upright �� position while other watches have their crown sit at different angles to lock

subtona · 4 February 2017, 12:06 AM

Away from the edge.

amh · 4 February 2017, 12:29 AM

On the side - maybe I'm superstitious but my GMT keeps excellent time this way, total drift over two months was 10s. That's one minute per year, about as good as a quartz!

(And way better than my car)

My wife always puts hers either face down (right on the cyclops) or on the crown (on a tile surface.) Will either of these cause damage or wear?

guy369 · 4 February 2017, 01:03 AM

Crown up because then I can read the time from my bed without having to look at my cell phone to know the time.

3 February 2017, 01:55 AM	#1
JMK01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: John Location: Louisville, Ky Watch: Sub - 114060 Posts: 230	How do you lay your watch? So Ive read a few articles lately about laying your watch in certain positions like crown side down, opposite side down or flat will cause the timing of the watch to change. So my question, Will the watch eventually return back to the previous state before you placed the watch in this certain position? Am I missing something? It seems that this trick is only a band-aid for a watch that needs to be regulated..

3 February 2017, 02:03 AM	#3
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,510	This is from Rolex but not all watches respond exactly like this so you have to try different positions yourself. __________________

3 February 2017, 02:46 AM	#21
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	On the side with crown up facing up. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

3 February 2017, 03:39 AM	#22
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	On a watch stand __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

3 February 2017, 04:22 PM	#25
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,693	Satin sheets after dinner and drinks. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

3 February 2017, 02:00 AM	#2
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Positioning will only have minor effects on your timing, especially with the newer references. I would rather take into account the watch's tendencies when setting, i.e., if it runs a little fast than set it a little behind, and vice versa, then mess with putting it in a certain position. I like to place the watch crown up, so however that affects the timing, so be it.

3 February 2017, 03:35 AM	#7
ptxl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Amsterdam&Milano Posts: 237	i have to ask my wife

3 February 2017, 02:02 AM	#13
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Crown side down. Why? I don't know.

3 February 2017, 02:11 AM	#15
RMC12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680 Posts: 2,920	However it lands on the dresser! Usually face up I guess.

3 February 2017, 02:44 AM	#18
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,474	How do I lay my watch? First I buy it a nice dinner, bring it home, light some candles, pour some wine... Oh, you mean my watch?!?

3 February 2017, 02:45 PM	#23
natosub "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Watch: the tide roll in.. Posts: 1,138	Crown up

3 February 2017, 03:18 PM	#24
holmby "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: norway Posts: 7

3 February 2017, 04:25 PM	#26
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	a) Wear your watch in a normal wearing pattern for a few months. b) Is it running fast or slow? c) Check it on a Timegrapher to find the best corrective position based on b). Use this position when you are not wearing it. __________________ E

3 February 2017, 08:24 PM	#27
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	Let the crown �� luck or tightness. I screw in the crown until my finger no longer easily rotates it and leave it there. I have to say Rolex Daytona 116506 is the closest thing that is ever upright �� position while other watches have their crown sit at different angles to lock __________________

4 February 2017, 12:06 AM	#28
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,598	Away from the edge. __________________

4 February 2017, 12:29 AM	#29
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	On the side - maybe I'm superstitious but my GMT keeps excellent time this way, total drift over two months was 10s. That's one minute per year, about as good as a quartz! (And way better than my car) My wife always puts hers either face down (right on the cyclops) or on the crown (on a tile surface.) Will either of these cause damage or wear?

4 February 2017, 01:03 AM	#30
guy369 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Guy Location: Toronto Watch: 116610 Posts: 586	Crown up because then I can read the time from my bed without having to look at my cell phone to know the time.

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