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hammet · 21 May 2007, 01:15 AM

have a sub about 7 yrs old. When the watch stops from not being worn, I need to knock it with my knuckles a few times after winding to get it ticking again. is this normal?

diablojota · 21 May 2007, 01:19 AM

How long does it take to stop after not being worn? At about 7 years, it probably could use a servicing. The oils are probably not doing their job any more.

Tools · 21 May 2007, 01:30 AM

I will second Franks conclusion.

Of course if you always wear it you won't have that problem.

Alcan · 21 May 2007, 02:38 AM

Hi Hammet, welcome aboard!

The problem you're having starting your Rolex is probably due to you rapping it with your knuckles. Most horologists agree that the specialized equipment shown below is much more effective for re-starting the watch. It also comes with attachments to adapt it to various watch brands, as most require their own starting technique:

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Prince · 21 May 2007, 02:39 AM

LOL - you can always count on TRF'ers to come up with the right tools for the job at hand!

Mr. K · 21 May 2007, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by hammet

have a sub about 7 yrs old. When the watch stops from not being worn, I need to knock it with my knuckles a few times after winding to get it ticking again. is this normal?

First off welcome!

Secondly, does it keep good time after it starts to run?

SPACE-DWELLER · 21 May 2007, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by hammet

have a sub about 7 yrs old. When the watch stops from not being worn, I need to knock it with my knuckles a few times after winding to get it ticking again. is this normal?

Don't worry!

That's quite normal with knock-offs

That's why they are called "knock-offs"......you have to knock them to get them started!

Rubenonfire · 21 May 2007, 03:58 AM

After seven years one solution immediately comes to mind and that is service. Rolex recommends a regulation of the watch every 5-7 years, and you're already on the high end of that range. You may need to have some basic work done on the watch...oils, maybe a gasket or two. Did you buy the watch new?
Do you wear it every day? Also, how long does it stay running when you take it off? Have you dropped it or banged it hard? Is it fully wound?

Welcome to the forum!

hammet · 21 May 2007, 04:30 AM

so am i right in assuming that it should just "restart" by winding? I should not have to shake it or "rap" it to get it ticking again?

ashu2289 · 21 May 2007, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Don't worry!

That's quite normal with knock-offs

That's why they are called "knock-offs"......you have to knock them to get them started!

roadcarver · 21 May 2007, 11:32 AM

Its best to give it 20 turns to give it a good wind. I was talking to Cayce of Timekeeper and recommends giving our Rollies a good 20 turn wind once or twice a year.

John Ireland · 21 May 2007, 11:44 AM

hasn't been serviced since 1998...keeping great time. Might take it in just to see if Rolex will give it one more service...but that's the only reason to. If it isn't broken, don't fix it. If it is...do.

Alcan · 21 May 2007, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by hammet

so am i right in assuming that it should just "restart" by winding? I should not have to shake it or "rap" it to get it ticking again?

After all the jokes are put aside, the watch should restart after running down and rewinding without having to jar it. As everybody has indicated, it's probably time to send it to a RSC for a service.

Erix · 21 May 2007, 07:12 PM

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Hi Hammet, welcome aboard!

The problem you're having starting your Rolex is probably due to you rapping it with your knuckles. Most horologists agree that the specialized equipment shown below is much more effective for re-starting the watch. It also comes with attachments to adapt it to various watch brands, as most require their own starting technique:

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Yeeezzz... where do you find all this fine-mechanical tools ?

Alex Stylianou · 22 May 2007, 03:46 AM

Welcome To TRF . I won't answer , everyones right , RSC Time

gregneedham · 22 May 2007, 03:48 AM

It is absolutely in need of service. Exact same thing happened to my sub. Had to "bump" it to restart, and eventually it just stopped working. Serviced and now it is perfect.

JJ Irani · 22 May 2007, 03:49 AM

Welcome to TRF!!

21 May 2007, 01:15 AM	#1
hammet "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: ny Posts: 3	sub problem (???) have a sub about 7 yrs old. When the watch stops from not being worn, I need to knock it with my knuckles a few times after winding to get it ticking again. is this normal?

21 May 2007, 01:19 AM	#2
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	How long does it take to stop after not being worn? At about 7 years, it probably could use a servicing. The oils are probably not doing their job any more. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

21 May 2007, 02:38 AM	#4
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Hi Hammet, welcome aboard! The problem you're having starting your Rolex is probably due to you rapping it with your knuckles. Most horologists agree that the specialized equipment shown below is much more effective for re-starting the watch. It also comes with attachments to adapt it to various watch brands, as most require their own starting technique: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attached Images __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

21 May 2007, 02:39 AM	#5
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	LOL - you can always count on TRF'ers to come up with the right tools for the job at hand! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

21 May 2007, 11:32 AM	#11
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Its best to give it 20 turns to give it a good wind. I was talking to Cayce of Timekeeper and recommends giving our Rollies a good 20 turn wind once or twice a year. __________________ I'm just a cook...

21 May 2007, 01:30 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I will second Franks conclusion. Of course if you always wear it you won't have that problem.

21 May 2007, 03:58 AM	#8
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	After seven years one solution immediately comes to mind and that is service. Rolex recommends a regulation of the watch every 5-7 years, and you're already on the high end of that range. You may need to have some basic work done on the watch...oils, maybe a gasket or two. Did you buy the watch new? Do you wear it every day? Also, how long does it stay running when you take it off? Have you dropped it or banged it hard? Is it fully wound? Welcome to the forum!

21 May 2007, 04:30 AM	#9
hammet "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: ny Posts: 3	so am i right in assuming that it should just "restart" by winding? I should not have to shake it or "rap" it to get it ticking again?

21 May 2007, 11:44 AM	#12
John Ireland "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 191	My late fifties (or early 60s) datejust hasn't been serviced since 1998...keeping great time. Might take it in just to see if Rolex will give it one more service...but that's the only reason to. If it isn't broken, don't fix it. If it is...do.

22 May 2007, 03:46 AM	#15
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	Welcome To TRF . I won't answer , everyones right , RSC Time

22 May 2007, 03:48 AM	#16
gregneedham Banned Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1	It is absolutely in need of service. Exact same thing happened to my sub. Had to "bump" it to restart, and eventually it just stopped working. Serviced and now it is perfect.

22 May 2007, 03:49 AM	#17
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Welcome to TRF!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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