question about lady datejust, manual winding?

[smirnoff]

Just purchased a second hand lady datejust for my wife, I believe the ref number is 179174 (stainless steel & white gold). When I purchased the watch I noticed that they needed to be manually wound. I started doing research on the watch and they all seem to be "automatic". Can someone explain to me if these are worth less because they need to be manually wound? thanks ahead of time

[Tools]

Welcome to the Forum

No Datejust needs to be manually wound unless it has come to a complete stop or is not an authentic Rolex..

Some people are not active enough to activate the self-wind mechanism optimally, and so the watch is designed so that it can be manually wound as well... perhaps once every week or two for those folks..

If your watch must be wound all the time, it is in need of attention..

[Rockrolex]

You need to post pics, but from your description, you may have bought a fake. The number you posted is not a model number. Also, I don't think DJ's have any white gold. Also, even vintage DJs are automatic (or self-winding). Others may know more than me, and I may stand corrected, but pictures would be very helpful here.

[smirnoff]

Originally Posted by Tools

Welcome to the Forum

No Datejust needs to be manually wound unless it has come to a complete stop or is not an authentic Rolex..

Some people are not active enough to activate the self-wind mechanism optimally, and so the watch is designed so that it can be manually wound as well... perhaps once every week or two for those folks..

If your watch must be wound all the time, it is in need of attention..

Hi, thanks for the reply.

I should have been more specific:

when i purchased the watch, because they had been sitting for so long, they needed to be wound. Ive never owned a rolex so I didnt think much of it but once I started doing research i noticed that all the ladies datejusts are "automatic". from your response and doing more research im assuming its a "prepetual movement" where the movement needs to be wound once especially if its been sitting and then with everyday wear and movement it will work on its own energy. If the watch isnt worn daily it will die down and need to be wound up again unless its put on a watch winder which will keep it moving while youre not wearing it.

[smirnoff]

These are all the pictures I had the chance to take before my battery died, will take a few more once its charged

[smirnoff]

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

You need to post pics, but from your description, you may have bought a fake. The number you posted is not a model number. Also, I don't think DJ's have any white gold. Also, even vintage DJs are automatic (or self-winding). Others may know more than me, and I may stand corrected, but pictures would be very helpful here.

Thanks for the reply,

ive went ahead and posted a few pictures, i will put up a few more later

i got the reference number from the rolex website, under the regular lady- datejust (26mm).

i took a screenshot of the watch on the rolex website (posted below), the bracelet on mine is different (im guessing circa 2005? I havent checked the serial number on it to try and date it) and the face is white not blue, but it has a fluted bezel so i assume this is the same model, ofcourse i could be wrong.

when putting in rolex 179174 on ebay i come across a few rolex's which look to be identical, same size (26mm), same face in white with roman numerals, same bracelet, same fluted bezel and they claim that theyre stainless steel / white gold.

as im not really into watches and bought them as a gift i didnt know that automatic watches need to be wound if not worn for long periods of time. im going to get them checked out by a professional just to be 100% sure.

[themast]

I do not have the right expertise to contribute but I would like to know the opinion of the experts here...

[rdschreiner]

This doesn't appear to be current model, based on the Jubilee bracelet style with the clasp and what appears to be non-polished lugs. Probably 79174 which is from 2005 or earlier.

[smirnoff]

Originally Posted by rdschreiner

This doesn't appear to be current model, based on the Jubilee bracelet style with the clasp and what appears to be non-polished lugs. Probably 79174 which is from 2005 or earlier.

rdschreiner, you are very good.

I had the bracelet taken off and the ref number on the watch is 79174 and the serial number starts with F so based on the production dates by serial number chart i found its a 2003.

the jubilee bracelet has allot of stretch to it so it was probably worn allot by the previous owner / owners but overall its a nice watch. I had it checked out by a watch guy who opened it up and confirmed the mechanism is real, it does need maintence though since its been neglected.