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dddrees · 5 August 2011, 11:59 AM

I recently purchased a pre-loved SS GMT-II 16710 (E-series). Typically when I wind any of my other Rolex watches from a full stop the second hand will start moving anywhere from the 5th to the 10th turn. However with this particular watch the second hand usually doesn't start moving until somewhere after the 30th turn.

The watch seems to be keeping good time and when I put it away it appears to run for a couple of days on it's own.

It just seems odd that when winding it from a stop it takes so long before the second hand moves. Is this a potential issue or is this normal for some movements?

Megalobyte · 5 August 2011, 12:13 PM

Wouldn't worry, my 3 month old Sub C does the same, seems to be very common. After 15, very gently tap the case, or give the watch a gentle shake, it'll probably start ticking.

chiko323 · 5 August 2011, 12:18 PM

Im no watchmaker, but it probably depends not the sensitivity of the balance wheel. If you hold it very still while winding, it may need a little bit of movement to give it enough momentum to start ticking.

Mockingbird · 5 August 2011, 12:23 PM

All my watches are different, my IWC starts up on the 8th wind, my Habring on the 5th, my GO on the 4th.

My Jaeger, well, it's been a year and that baby still hasn't stopped.

dddrees · 5 August 2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mockingbird

All my watches are different, my IWC starts up on the 8th wind, my Habring on the 5th, my GO on the 4th.

My Jaeger, well, it's been a year and that baby still hasn't stopped.

I can understand a difference, it just seemed a bit odd that it takes more than 30 turns.

belk7 · 5 August 2011, 12:28 PM

Hi, Dan. I have a 16750 made in 1981 and it has a very similar personality - it will start running somewhere between 25 and 30 tuns when it's been sitting at a complete stop. This watch is ridiculously accurate and holds power reserve as it should. Somebody else will undoubtedly give a better technical response, but I don't believe you have anything to be concerned about.

dddrees · 5 August 2011, 12:35 PM

I am glad I have nothing to worry about. It just seemed real weird considering the other ones I own don't come anywhere close to this.

I do kind of wonder what causes the difference though.

Thanks guys, I appreciate all of your responses.

5 August 2011, 11:59 AM	#1
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Winding and movement question I recently purchased a pre-loved SS GMT-II 16710 (E-series). Typically when I wind any of my other Rolex watches from a full stop the second hand will start moving anywhere from the 5th to the 10th turn. However with this particular watch the second hand usually doesn't start moving until somewhere after the 30th turn. The watch seems to be keeping good time and when I put it away it appears to run for a couple of days on it's own. It just seems odd that when winding it from a stop it takes so long before the second hand moves. Is this a potential issue or is this normal for some movements? __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

5 August 2011, 12:35 PM	#7
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I am glad I have nothing to worry about. It just seemed real weird considering the other ones I own don't come anywhere close to this. I do kind of wonder what causes the difference though. Thanks guys, I appreciate all of your responses. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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5 August 2011, 12:13 PM	#2
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	Wouldn't worry, my 3 month old Sub C does the same, seems to be very common. After 15, very gently tap the case, or give the watch a gentle shake, it'll probably start ticking.

5 August 2011, 12:18 PM	#3
chiko323 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 953	Im no watchmaker, but it probably depends not the sensitivity of the balance wheel. If you hold it very still while winding, it may need a little bit of movement to give it enough momentum to start ticking.

5 August 2011, 12:23 PM	#4
Mockingbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: -- Posts: 2,097	All my watches are different, my IWC starts up on the 8th wind, my Habring on the 5th, my GO on the 4th. My Jaeger, well, it's been a year and that baby still hasn't stopped.

5 August 2011, 12:28 PM	#6
belk7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 1,439	Hi, Dan. I have a 16750 made in 1981 and it has a very similar personality - it will start running somewhere between 25 and 30 tuns when it's been sitting at a complete stop. This watch is ridiculously accurate and holds power reserve as it should. Somebody else will undoubtedly give a better technical response, but I don't believe you have anything to be concerned about.

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