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wolfman25 · 13 September 2010, 03:44 AM

hello this is my first post. I just bought my first Rolex, a new ss gmt master ii ceramic from my AD three weeks ago. and i love it. Yesterday i tried to wind the watch using the crown and it dos not make the winding clicking sound that it normally does. Is this because its fully wound or is there a real problem. I know the watch is under warranty but i don't like the idea of having to send it in so soon. Has anyone else had or herd of this thanks.

Gerardus · 13 September 2010, 03:48 AM

Never heard this before, sorry and good luck!

Speed · 13 September 2010, 03:55 AM

Clicking sound???

wolfman25 · 13 September 2010, 04:17 AM

yeah it normally quietly clicks when u wind it. well at least it used to now i does nothing just spins

sleddog · 13 September 2010, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by wolfman25

yeah it normally quietly clicks when u wind it. well at least it used to now i does nothing just spins

Give it a wiggle in and out as it may have not engaged the gears properly...
See if that helps.....

SLS · 13 September 2010, 04:24 AM

push the crown all the way back in, then light pull the crown back out. My guess is that the crown did not come out all the way.
Scott

wolfman25 · 13 September 2010, 04:42 AM

OK i tried pulling it in and out a bunch of times still no luck. So i assume there is a problem. Should i send it in for service or try to have the whole watch replaced because its only three weeks old.

sleddog · 13 September 2010, 04:46 AM

I suspect its a quick simple fix possibly even taken care of at your AD of purchase...
See what they say first....
Are you able to advance the hands and or date??

wolfman25 · 13 September 2010, 04:49 AM

yes i can adjust the hands and hack the movement using the crown but not wind the watch

Frogman4me · 13 September 2010, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by wolfman25

yes i can adjust the hands and hack the movement using the crown but not wind the watch

Are you sure you pulled it out to the 1st position? Just unscrew the crown and let it pop out on its own, do not pull it out any further and try winding it.

sleddog · 13 September 2010, 05:06 AM

That was my first thought as well!!
Sometimes when you release from the threads,the crown will not pop out to the 1st position...It gets hungup so to speak.Although with a little back and forth on the crown it will always go into position...The OP said he has tried this and still no luck!?!?

It will have to be looked at and possibly sent out to be corrected,if the AD you purchased from doesn't have an inhouse tech..
Good luck...

wolfman25 · 13 September 2010, 05:35 AM

Thanks for the help . I will just have to bring the watch in.

DRAWTOOL · 13 September 2010, 06:03 AM

Sounds to me like you were trying to wind a fully wound watch and were hearing (feeling) the clutch slip. My EXP-II has a 3185 movement that does this.

Speed · 13 September 2010, 06:05 AM

Maybe set it down / let it wind down all the way. Then, try again from the beginning?

cornerstore · 13 September 2010, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by wolfman25

OK i tried pulling it in and out a bunch of times still no luck. So i assume there is a problem. Should i send it in for service or try to have the whole watch replaced because its only three weeks old.

Do you use a watch winder? I had a similar problem with an Omega Co-Axil watch.

cajunron · 13 September 2010, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Maybe set it down / let it wind down all the way. Then, try again from the beginning?

This sounds like the best idea yet. Let it unwind on it's own and stop, then try to wind it. After winding it 40-45 turns, set it back down again and see how long it runs. Don't wear it so that the rotor doesn't wind it. This might take 3 or 4 days, but will save you from having to be at the mercy of the AD!

wolfman25 · 13 September 2010, 06:58 AM

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Maybe set it down / let it wind down all the way. Then, try again from the beginning?

maybe i will try this its gonna be hard, i have not taken the watch off since i got it

m@rk8 · 13 September 2010, 07:20 AM

Why wind it if its a daily wearer, I've had my Rolex for nearly 6 months and it was wound once in the shop when I got it. Hasn't stopped yet.

SLS · 13 September 2010, 07:30 AM

Just bring it in to your AD or call one of the Rolex Service Centers (RSC).
Scott

tomchicago · 13 September 2010, 09:24 AM

my guess is the crown hasn't popped out enough.

Givmeabrek · 13 September 2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by m@rk8

Why wind it if its a daily wearer, I've had my Rolex for nearly 6 months and it was wound once in the shop when I got it. Hasn't stopped yet.

Because it's a new watch and he thinks it's broken.

The crown may not have popped into position. Let the dealer have a look at it. Winding can be a little tricky if you are not familiar with manual winding.

niseko · 13 September 2010, 07:17 PM

I had this problem on a recently serviced old DJ, the RSC said sometimes the oils take a little while to bed in. Pushing the crown in and out a bit until it engaged worked sporadically but lately it seems to just work consistently with no fiddling..

swatty · 13 September 2010, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by m@rk8

Why wind it if its a daily wearer, I've had my Rolex for nearly 6 months and it was wound once in the shop when I got it. Hasn't stopped yet.

, just wear it and enjoy

ps: I don't hear a clicking noise when winding mine

padi56 · 13 September 2010, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DRAWTOOL

Sounds to me like you were trying to wind a fully wound watch and were hearing (feeling) the clutch slip. My EXP-II has a 3185 movement that does this.

Yes I would agree like others have said take it of wrist if it runs for anything over 36 hours before it stops its fine.Then give it full wind around 40 full crown turns clockwise. If watch then runs and keeps good time you do not have a problem its that simple.

wolfman25 · 14 September 2010, 03:11 AM

It's off my wrist and unwinding. I will update when it runs out. Thanks for all the help.

13 September 2010, 03:44 AM	#1
wolfman25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: New York Watch: SS GMT ii c Posts: 36	help!! new gmt ii c crown broken? hello this is my first post. I just bought my first Rolex, a new ss gmt master ii ceramic from my AD three weeks ago. and i love it. Yesterday i tried to wind the watch using the crown and it dos not make the winding clicking sound that it normally does. Is this because its fully wound or is there a real problem. I know the watch is under warranty but i don't like the idea of having to send it in so soon. Has anyone else had or herd of this thanks.

13 September 2010, 03:48 AM	#2
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	Never heard this before, sorry and good luck! __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

13 September 2010, 04:24 AM	#6
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	push the crown all the way back in, then light pull the crown back out. My guess is that the crown did not come out all the way. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

13 September 2010, 04:46 AM	#8
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	I suspect its a quick simple fix possibly even taken care of at your AD of purchase... See what they say first.... Are you able to advance the hands and or date?? __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

13 September 2010, 05:06 AM	#11
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	That was my first thought as well!! Sometimes when you release from the threads,the crown will not pop out to the 1st position...It gets hungup so to speak.Although with a little back and forth on the crown it will always go into position...The OP said he has tried this and still no luck!?!? It will have to be looked at and possibly sent out to be corrected,if the AD you purchased from doesn't have an inhouse tech.. Good luck... __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

13 September 2010, 03:55 AM	#3
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Clicking sound???

13 September 2010, 04:17 AM	#4
wolfman25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: New York Watch: SS GMT ii c Posts: 36	yeah it normally quietly clicks when u wind it. well at least it used to now i does nothing just spins

13 September 2010, 04:42 AM	#7
wolfman25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: New York Watch: SS GMT ii c Posts: 36	OK i tried pulling it in and out a bunch of times still no luck. So i assume there is a problem. Should i send it in for service or try to have the whole watch replaced because its only three weeks old.

13 September 2010, 04:49 AM	#9
wolfman25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: New York Watch: SS GMT ii c Posts: 36	yes i can adjust the hands and hack the movement using the crown but not wind the watch

13 September 2010, 05:35 AM	#12
wolfman25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: New York Watch: SS GMT ii c Posts: 36	Thanks for the help . I will just have to bring the watch in.

13 September 2010, 06:05 AM	#14
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Maybe set it down / let it wind down all the way. Then, try again from the beginning?

13 September 2010, 07:20 AM	#18
m@rk8 Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Suffolk. UK Posts: 25	Why wind it if its a daily wearer, I've had my Rolex for nearly 6 months and it was wound once in the shop when I got it. Hasn't stopped yet.

13 September 2010, 07:30 AM	#19
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Just bring it in to your AD or call one of the Rolex Service Centers (RSC). Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

13 September 2010, 09:24 AM	#20
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	my guess is the crown hasn't popped out enough.

13 September 2010, 07:17 PM	#22
niseko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London Posts: 64	I had this problem on a recently serviced old DJ, the RSC said sometimes the oils take a little while to bed in. Pushing the crown in and out a bit until it engaged worked sporadically but lately it seems to just work consistently with no fiddling..

14 September 2010, 03:11 AM	#25
wolfman25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: New York Watch: SS GMT ii c Posts: 36	It's off my wrist and unwinding. I will update when it runs out. Thanks for all the help.

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