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....

[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 :(

[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.

[Exclusivewatches]

Once last thing, how do i wound it correct? Shall i screw the crown towards me (since it wont work in any other way) and then screw 50 times? Ive treyd it now but never comes to any grind... maybe its not correct? I cant put it out more cause then theres date and clock adjustment i suppose..

[Idle Swede]

Originally Posted by Lrossa

Once last thing, how do i wound it correct? Shall i screw the crown towards me (since it wont work in any other way) and then screw 50 times? Ive treyd it now but never comes to any grind... maybe its not correct? I cant put it out more cause then theres date and clock adjustment i suppose..

You have to pull the crown out ALL the way until the watch stops and then turn the crown forward, (not against you).

There's the reason your watch stops.

[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.

[Idle Swede]

Originally Posted by Lrossa

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... :(

No, you screw/wind it the other way.

Just wiggle/help the crown a little bit when it pops out after you unscrew it.

[Idle Swede]

Originally Posted by 777

This goes back to milk being better than vodka.

Never.

[Exclusivewatches]

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

No, you screw it the other way.

Just wiggle/help the crown a little bit when it pops out after you unscrew it.

ok hm ill try it later, cause it didnt work when i tryed the first time.. it stuck in some way. when i pull the crown out a bit more it works, but it never becomes any grindy...

[BarkMaster]

Originally Posted by Lrossa

ok hm ill try it later, cause it didnt work when i tryed the first time.. it stuck in some way. when i pull the crown out a bit more it works, but it never becomes any grindy...

It very subtle. The 40-50 turns are FULL turns.

Don't worry - you can't overwind an auto.

[Exclusivewatches]

k it has been going for 10 minutes.. if this wont work, ill go to AD and then maybe sell it..this never happen to my breitling

[Idle Swede]

Originally Posted by Lrossa

k it has been going for 10 minutes.. if this wont work, ill go to AD and then maybe sell it..this never happen to my breitling

Sure it does if you don't wind it.

If you wind your Sub "the correct way" it will work flawlessly and give you decades of enjoyment.

[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.

[Exclusivewatches]

ill go to my AD tomorrow anyways whether this works or not (it has been going since my last message) and get a decent instruction in how to wind a rolex.

[BarkMaster]

Originally Posted by Lrossa

ill go to my AD tomorrow anyways whether this works or not (it has been going since my last message) and get a decent instruction in how to wind a rolex.

Good deal.

[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

[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...

[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

[Exclusivewatches]

Originally Posted by TempoKing

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

lol, hilarious

[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.