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deedee8 · 1 November 2009, 12:59 AM

i just bought a brand new ladies datejust last week from an AD...since then i have been wearing it every day and love it..however, after taking it off at night..when i go to put it on in the morning it has either stopped completely or the second hand is still going but the time is off by anywhere from 2-4.5 hrs....i was just wondering if anyone knows what could be causing this??...
i have a call in to the store again...when i first called they told me it was never wound enough in the first place...but as an example,this last time, i wore the watch all day thurs...took it off at night...fri i put it on at about 2pm, it still had the right time...wore it the rest of fri...took it off at night...this morning it was stopped and off by 4hrs and 20 min...

meloncap78 · 1 November 2009, 01:01 AM

Has the watch gotten a full 40 turn wind yet?

deedee8 · 1 November 2009, 01:02 AM

no...they just told me how to set the time and date when i got it...she said something about having to put it in a machine at the store...is that what that is for?

Numismatist · 1 November 2009, 01:05 AM

Give it a full 40 winds and try it again - that should do the trick.

deedee8 · 1 November 2009, 01:08 AM

can i do that now or do i have to wait til it stops again?

Prince · 1 November 2009, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by deedee8

...she said something about having to put it in a machine at the store...

LOL!!!

I have never heard such foolishness! What planet do some of these people come from, anyway!

As others have appropriately pointed out, you just pull the winding stem out to the first position and turn the stem clockwise about 40 times and you're good to go.

meloncap78 · 1 November 2009, 01:11 AM

Some AD reps are like bulls in a china shop at times lol. I believe the full winding should take care of your issue.

deedee8 · 1 November 2009, 01:11 AM

doing it now thanks everyone :)

mrh1797 · 1 November 2009, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by deedee8

can i do that now or do i have to wait til it stops again?

Absolutely, do it now..just make sure the crown is in the proper winding position. That would be the first click you feel when it is unscrewed and you pull it out.

Some Pair · 1 November 2009, 01:19 AM

"Ditto"....congrats & enjoy yor "DJ, DeeDee"

submariner16610 · 1 November 2009, 01:36 AM

you need to wind the watch good. 40 turns... the watch is not just wind properly...

Prince · 1 November 2009, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by submariner16610

you need to wind the watch good. 40 turns... the watch is not just wind properly...

A Rolex cannot be overwound. Actually though, 40 turns is more than sufficient.

Numismatist · 1 November 2009, 01:41 AM

Also, read the manual...

sea-dweller · 1 November 2009, 01:57 AM

Yup, wind it 40 times and let us know what happens...

deserted · 1 November 2009, 02:00 AM

40 turns sould do it ........If not less.

Speed · 1 November 2009, 02:49 AM

If you throw it down on the floor and chant over the watch, that should do it.

Taffi Abernathy · 1 November 2009, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by masugu

If you throw it down on the floor and chant over the watch, that should do it.

I'm not so sure this is sound advice . . . My parents threw me on the floor and chanted after I was born, and yet somehow, I'm still unwound.

Prince · 1 November 2009, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

I'm not so sure this is sound advice . . . My parents threw me on the floor and chanted after I was born, and yet somehow, I'm still unwound.

Your mother's name isn't Rosemary by any chance, is it Faith?

JJ Irani · 1 November 2009, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

I'm not so sure this is sound advice . . . My parents threw me on the floor and chanted after I was born, and yet somehow, I'm still unwound.

BarkMaster · 1 November 2009, 05:31 AM

My wife hates to ever have to wind her TT DJ (something to do with "nails"), so she puts it in the winder whether it needs it or not.

nektar · 1 November 2009, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 777

My wife hates to ever have to wind her TT DJ (something to do with "nails"), so she puts it in the winder whether it needs it or not.

these are women!!

daveathall · 1 November 2009, 06:23 AM

I gave my wife my TT DJ, she is amazed that it cannot tell the difference between a 30 and 31 day month.

JBat · 1 November 2009, 06:26 AM

I'm just amazed that people that sell these expensive watches don't even know something as basic as how to properly wind a mechanical watch. Unbelievable.

And to the OP, yes, by all means

JBat · 1 November 2009, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

I gave my wife my TT DJ, she is amazed that it cannot tell the difference between a 30 and 31 day month.

BarkMaster · 1 November 2009, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveathall

I gave my wife my TT DJ, she is amazed that it cannot tell the difference between a 30 and 31 day month.

It is ironic.

Prince · 1 November 2009, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveathall

I gave my wife my TT DJ, she is amazed that it cannot tell the difference between a 30 and 31 day month.

Neither can I...

snow_rocks · 1 November 2009, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deedee8

took it off at night...fri i put it on at about 2pm, it still had the right time...wore it the rest of fri...took it off at night...this morning it was stopped and off by 4hrs and 20 min...

Your activity level (wrist movement thru activity) is not enough to wind the watch automatically.

safd09 · 1 November 2009, 10:43 AM

There's a video on another thread from a kid reviewing a "Submariner GMT". He says his stops too and that it probably needs a new battery. So if the 40 turns trick doesn't work, it's for sure the battery!

esm · 1 November 2009, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 777

My wife hates to ever have to wind her TT DJ (something to do with "nails"), so she puts it in the winder whether it needs it or not.

my wife is the same. Damn "oh it will damage my nails" excuse.
Lucky she wears her watch everyday so I don't have to check if her automatic watch is still running or not.....

lrpepin · 1 November 2009, 01:17 PM

but then again whats a woman do when she gets a new rolex hold out her arm god she
might have to rest for 24-48 hours just kidding

1 November 2009, 12:59 AM	#1
deedee8 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: florida Posts: 18	rolex keeps stopping..why? i just bought a brand new ladies datejust last week from an AD...since then i have been wearing it every day and love it..however, after taking it off at night..when i go to put it on in the morning it has either stopped completely or the second hand is still going but the time is off by anywhere from 2-4.5 hrs....i was just wondering if anyone knows what could be causing this??... i have a call in to the store again...when i first called they told me it was never wound enough in the first place...but as an example,this last time, i wore the watch all day thurs...took it off at night...fri i put it on at about 2pm, it still had the right time...wore it the rest of fri...took it off at night...this morning it was stopped and off by 4hrs and 20 min...

1 November 2009, 01:05 AM	#4
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Give it a full 40 winds and try it again - that should do the trick. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

1 November 2009, 01:41 AM	#13
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Also, read the manual... __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

1 November 2009, 01:57 AM	#14
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Yup, wind it 40 times and let us know what happens... __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

1 November 2009, 05:31 AM	#20
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	My wife hates to ever have to wind her TT DJ (something to do with "nails"), so she puts it in the winder whether it needs it or not. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

1 November 2009, 01:01 AM	#2
meloncap78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Joshua Location: Syracuse, NY Watch: LV C Posts: 2,204	Has the watch gotten a full 40 turn wind yet?

1 November 2009, 01:02 AM	#3
deedee8 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: florida Posts: 18	no...they just told me how to set the time and date when i got it...she said something about having to put it in a machine at the store...is that what that is for?

1 November 2009, 01:08 AM	#5
deedee8 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: florida Posts: 18	can i do that now or do i have to wait til it stops again?

1 November 2009, 01:11 AM	#7
meloncap78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Joshua Location: Syracuse, NY Watch: LV C Posts: 2,204	Some AD reps are like bulls in a china shop at times lol. I believe the full winding should take care of your issue.

1 November 2009, 01:19 AM	#10
Some Pair Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: seFl.byWayOfBklyn Watch: The Rollie's..... Posts: 609	"Ditto"....congrats & enjoy yor "DJ, DeeDee"

1 November 2009, 01:36 AM	#11
submariner16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: united states Watch: submariner,daytona Posts: 707	you need to wind the watch good. 40 turns... the watch is not just wind properly...

1 November 2009, 02:00 AM	#15
deserted Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne IN Watch: Patek 1909003 Posts: 2,176	40 turns sould do it ........If not less.

1 November 2009, 02:49 AM	#16
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	If you throw it down on the floor and chant over the watch, that should do it.

1 November 2009, 06:23 AM	#22
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	I gave my wife my TT DJ, she is amazed that it cannot tell the difference between a 30 and 31 day month. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

1 November 2009, 06:26 AM	#23
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	I'm just amazed that people that sell these expensive watches don't even know something as basic as how to properly wind a mechanical watch. Unbelievable. And to the OP, yes, by all means

1 November 2009, 10:43 AM	#28
safd09 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Shan Location: texas Posts: 18	There's a video on another thread from a kid reviewing a "Submariner GMT". He says his stops too and that it probably needs a new battery. So if the 40 turns trick doesn't work, it's for sure the battery!

1 November 2009, 01:17 PM	#30
lrpepin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: canada Posts: 178	but then again whats a woman do when she gets a new rolex hold out her arm god she might have to rest for 24-48 hours just kidding

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