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Marvy · 18 September 2009, 08:01 AM

Hi,

I just received a vintage gold ladies Cartier watch. So far, it's keeping excellent time--very pleased with that. How often should I wind it? I want to be careful not to over-wind.

Thanks very much!

sakuraba · 18 September 2009, 10:02 AM

A Rolex in good shape has a reserve of about 48 hours. I would do the "40 turns" before then.

gaopa · 18 September 2009, 11:12 AM

I wind my Omega Speedmaster Professional, the moon watch, nightly. Cheers, Bill P.

JJ Irani · 18 September 2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvy

Hi,

I just received a vintage gold ladies Cartier watch. So far, it's keeping excellent time--very pleased with that. How often should I wind it? I want to be careful not to over-wind.

Thanks very much!

Welcome to the forum, Marvy!!

Unlike modern mechanical automatic watches which have a slipping clutch mechanism to prevent over-winding, a vintage watch such as the one you've described would be hand-wound - NOT automatic.....so you do need to be careful.

Do a mental count on how many turns of the crown it takes to get in a FULL wind, then the next time reduce those turns by 2 or so in order to prevent over-winding.

Good luck - JJ

lorsban · 18 September 2009, 04:42 PM

I wind my watches about 10-15 times at the crown if they've stopped working. Rolex and some other models can take more winds but I find that number sufficient.

Marvy · 18 September 2009, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Welcome to the forum, Marvy!!

Unlike modern mechanical automatic watches which have a slipping clutch mechanism to prevent over-winding, a vintage watch such as the one you've described would be hand-wound - NOT automatic.....so you do need to be careful.

Do a mental count on how many turns of the crown it takes to get in a FULL wind, then the next time reduce those turns by 2 or so in order to prevent over-winding.

Good luck - JJ

I'm going to try what you recommend-appreciate the advice.

I love that this watch has a mechanical movement with such a lovely design. I've been reading a bit on this forum, and now I want a Rolex too--doh!

Thanks for the tips guys!

18 September 2009, 08:01 AM	#1
Marvy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Posts: 2	How often do you wind a mechanical watch? Hi, I just received a vintage gold ladies Cartier watch. So far, it's keeping excellent time--very pleased with that. How often should I wind it? I want to be careful not to over-wind. Thanks very much!

18 September 2009, 04:42 PM	#5
lorsban "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,199	I wind my watches about 10-15 times at the crown if they've stopped working. Rolex and some other models can take more winds but I find that number sufficient. __________________ Rolex TT Datejust, Panerai PAM 312, Omega Connie C-Shape, Anonimo D-Date II, Squale 20 Atmos Blue Ray, Concord Impresario Triple Date Chrono Seiko SKX007, Monster Tuna

18 September 2009, 10:02 AM	#2
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	A Rolex in good shape has a reserve of about 48 hours. I would do the "40 turns" before then.

18 September 2009, 11:12 AM	#3
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: .. Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	I wind my Omega Speedmaster Professional, the moon watch, nightly. Cheers, Bill P.

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