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Alcan · 20 October 2013, 11:10 AM

...a couple of days ago I took my 14060 Sub out of the box, unscrewed the crown, gave it 40 or so turns, set the time, and screwed the crown back down.

A couple of hours later I looked to se what time it was. What the heck? Its doing the same darned thing again. Not running after rewinding it. Usually when that happens I just unscrew the crown again, let it pop out, then screw it back in. The watch starts up and life is good.

This time around I decided to give it the JJ Irani "brandy snifter swirl" to spin the rotor and get it going, and it did.

Backwards.

The second hand started moving counterclockwise.

By the time I had the presence of mind to get my iPhone and turn it on to camera video, because nobody is ever going to believe this, especially Kendall in Customer Service at 50 St Clair Ave W (Rolex Canada) when I call them to let them know what's going on, , the darned thing had stopped. I tried a few more times with the wrist swirl and it would run backwards for maybe 3-4 seconds, then stop.

After unscrewing the crown to where it popped out again then winding it back in, it started running like a champion again.

It was overhauled by Rolex Canada about a year ago, still under warranty. If this quirk ends up annoying me enough I'll send it back, but in the meantime has anybody here seen their Rolex running backwards?

Otto · 20 October 2013, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

...a couple of days ago I took my 14060 Sub out of the box, unscrewed the crown, gave it 40 or so turns, set the time, and screwed the crown back down.

A couple of hours later I looked to se what time it was. What the heck? Its doing the same darned thing again. Not running after rewinding it. Usually when that happens I just unscrew the crown again, let it pop out, then screw it back in. The watch starts up and life is good.

This time around I decided to give it the JJ Irani "brandy snifter swirl" to spin the rotor and get it going, and it did.

Backwards.

The freaking second hand started moving counterclockwise.

By the time I had the presence of mind to get my iPhone and turn it on to camera video, because nobody is ever going to believe this, especially Kendall in Customer Service at 50 St Claire Ave W (Rolex Canada) when I call them to let them know what's going on, , the darned thing had stopped. I tried a few more times with the wrist swirl and it would run backwards for maybe 3-4 seconds, then stop.

After unscrewing the crown to where it popped out then winding it back in, it started running like a champion again.

It was overhauled by Rolex Canada about a year ago, still under warranty. If this quirk ends up annoying me enough I'll send it back, but in the meantime has anybody here seen their Rolex running backwards?

P.S. Consumption of artificial substances does not apply in this thread.

I was sitting in a hotel restaurant in Manila many years ago when I saw a local newspaper story about an editor whose long owned Rolex watch was doing just that; i.e., running backwards. He took it in for servicing and Rolex ultimately gave him a brand new watch.

GradyPhilpott · 20 October 2013, 11:18 AM

I wouldn't hesitate to take it back. It's a mechanical device. It's not going to just get better. Something's wrong and an inspection should reveal whatever that is.

Andad · 20 October 2013, 11:24 AM

Al,
Just be happy that you are now getting younger every day.

HL65 · 20 October 2013, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Al,
Just be happy that you are now getting younger every day.

Alcan · 20 October 2013, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Al,
Just be happy that you are now getting younger every day.

That's hilarious, Eddie. You're my hero!!!

Cesium133 · 20 October 2013, 11:37 AM

Wow. Keep us posted on what happens. Definitely something new to me. Never heard about any watch doing that.

mailman · 20 October 2013, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Al,
Just be happy that you are now getting younger every day.

You're on a roll tonight Eddie

cop414 · 20 October 2013, 11:56 AM

Strange indeed, keep us posted.

Rolexitis · 20 October 2013, 12:13 PM

Wow

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Sixshooter · 20 October 2013, 12:16 PM

I think you got the "Benjamin Button Limited Edition Submariner". Very rare piece. In all seriousness, keep us posted!

Rolexitis · 20 October 2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sixshooter

I think you got the "Benjamin Button Limited Edition Submariner". Very rare piece. In all seriousness, keep us posted!

Hahaha. That was a WEIRD movie!

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skprd13 · 20 October 2013, 12:43 PM

Sounds like someone has been at Raf's bar a little to long! Hahahhahaa

20 October 2013, 11:10 AM	#1
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	What the...... ...a couple of days ago I took my 14060 Sub out of the box, unscrewed the crown, gave it 40 or so turns, set the time, and screwed the crown back down. A couple of hours later I looked to se what time it was. What the heck? Its doing the same darned thing again. Not running after rewinding it. Usually when that happens I just unscrew the crown again, let it pop out, then screw it back in. The watch starts up and life is good. This time around I decided to give it the JJ Irani "brandy snifter swirl" to spin the rotor and get it going, and it did. Backwards. The second hand started moving counterclockwise. By the time I had the presence of mind to get my iPhone and turn it on to camera video, because nobody is ever going to believe this, especially Kendall in Customer Service at 50 St Clair Ave W (Rolex Canada) when I call them to let them know what's going on, , the darned thing had stopped. I tried a few more times with the wrist swirl and it would run backwards for maybe 3-4 seconds, then stop. After unscrewing the crown to where it popped out again then winding it back in, it started running like a champion again. It was overhauled by Rolex Canada about a year ago, still under warranty. If this quirk ends up annoying me enough I'll send it back, but in the meantime has anybody here seen their Rolex running backwards? __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

20 October 2013, 11:18 AM	#3
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I wouldn't hesitate to take it back. It's a mechanical device. It's not going to just get better. Something's wrong and an inspection should reveal whatever that is. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

20 October 2013, 11:24 AM	#4
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	Al, Just be happy that you are now getting younger every day. __________________ E

20 October 2013, 11:56 AM	#9
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,258	Strange indeed, keep us posted. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

20 October 2013, 12:13 PM	#10
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	Wow Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

20 October 2013, 11:37 AM	#7
Cesium133 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,037	Wow. Keep us posted on what happens. Definitely something new to me. Never heard about any watch doing that.

20 October 2013, 12:16 PM	#11
Sixshooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Caleb Location: Lubbock TX. USA Watch: Crude Prices Posts: 1,103	I think you got the "Benjamin Button Limited Edition Submariner". Very rare piece. In all seriousness, keep us posted! __________________ - VC - AP - Rolex - Omega

20 October 2013, 12:43 PM	#13
skprd13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Kauai Watch: 1675-1680-16750 Posts: 3,346	Sounds like someone has been at Raf's bar a little to long! Hahahhahaa

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