winder setting (RPD) for Rolex Sports?

[tschiemer]

i bought one of the new Wolf Winders which an adjustable setting of RPD. I am running it bi-directional. What is the setting you guys are using? The default is 600. The salesperson thought 600 was adequate, but I think I read somewhere Rolexes should have 850 or more.

My watches are new ceramic Submariner and GMT watches.

I have set it on 12 hour cycles, just as on my earlier Wolf non-programable winder.

Robert

[AJMarcus]

I have the same winder as you (two watches) and love it. Way better then my temperamental Orbita it replaced. Anyway, I have had my SS Sub C and GMT pepsi on it since buying it in December last year and have had no issues whatsoever. I use it bidirectional for the Rolexes. Great winder, Enjoy.

[nauticajoe]

I set mine at 650 bi-directional unless its the Daytona whereby I use 850 clockwise turn.

[evanvito]

Originally Posted by nauticajoe

I set mine at 650 bi-directional unless its the Daytona whereby I use 850 clockwise turn.

Cool info. Any reason for the difference? Thanks

[nauticajoe]

Originally Posted by evanvito

Cool info. Any reason for the difference? Thanks

I would guess its due to the chrono complication.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by tschiemer

i bought one of the new Wolf Winders which an adjustable setting of RPD. I am running it bi-directional. What is the setting you guys are using? The default is 600. The salesperson thought 600 was adequate, but I think I read somewhere Rolexes should have 850 or more.

My watches are new ceramic Submariner and GMT watches.

I have set it on 12 hour cycles, just as on my earlier Wolf non-programable winder.

Robert

It does not really matter what you set it on as you cannot overwind it and Rolex winds both ways.But 600 bi-directional would just keep the power reserve topped up if it was fully wound first to start with.But without doubt the best winder is your own wrist and not a machine while wearing the winding rotor would swing in a average 10 hour day far more than on any machine.

[DolphinV8]

http://www.orbita.net/NEW/Database-R.htm

[MortgageGuy]

I also have been using a winder for a few years, 650 is the TBD I use and bi-directional... Also used this setting for the Daytona and it worked fine, I have never had any issues whatsoever

[TDS]

Originally Posted by padi56

It does not really matter what you set it on as you cannot overwind it and Rolex winds both ways.

Pad, thanks for the info and a Q for you....What do you mean "you can't overwind it" ?

Is it possible to overwind some automatics? Why can't a Rolex be overwound?

I'm not a techie as far as movements are concerned so thanks is advance for the help.

thanks !

[sleddog]

Originally Posted by TDS

Pad, thanks for the info and a Q for you....What do you mean "you can't overwind it" ?

Is it possible to overwind some automatics? Why can't a Rolex be overwound?

I'm not a techie as far as movements are concerned so thanks is advance for the help.

thanks !

All modern Rolex watches have a clutch system to avoid an overwinding of the mainspring. Once full tension is reached on the spring, further winding has no affect.

IMO, save your money on the winder on put it towards another watch in the future...
Winding your watch manually is half the fun of owning the watch!

[mlotus95]

so far the factory setting has worked for me.

[TDS]

Sled, that makes sense! Thanks for the info.

[Watch Professor]

650 bi-directional

[Rigsby1]

I set my wrist to do it?