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Technicaldiver · 4 September 2016, 05:13 AM

Hi, I've finally joined the club and purchased my first Rolex. I'm not sure if it's a lemon or not as I noticed some strange behaviour when adjusting the minute hand, if I wind the minute to the correct minute and let go of the crown sometimes it "pulls to a minute or half a min before or after". The only way to get the exact time on minute hand is to hold the crown and immediatly push it in. If feels like there is a tiny resistance within the movement at certain points ie I feel a slight pulling on the crown..is this normal, thanks in advance

LuminousMaximus · 4 September 2016, 05:35 AM

I'm not sure but all of my Rolex watches act like the following:

Unscrew out and pull out Crown

Adjust minute hand by turning crown and finely turning right and to left to center minute hand where it is supposed to be, and push in crown without turning so it doesn't move the finely set minute hand.

There is some play when in adjusting minute hand.

When I do the above, the hand stays exactly where it should be. If your's doesn't, then maybe something is wrong.

Show us some pics to verify authenticity...(detailed, and many)

Technicaldiver · 4 September 2016, 06:04 AM

Here is a video to what I'm talking about.. Sorry for bad video

https://vid.me/Hxwg

Tools · 4 September 2016, 06:20 AM

I didn't look at your video.

I will say that it is mechanical watch works connected by gears and pinions. Those gears have to engage tooth-to-tooth when you set/engage it. It will almost never "line up" exactly where you want without some gear-lash.

watchwatcher · 4 September 2016, 07:52 AM

My goodness...that looks like a lot of play if your hands are jumping that much and you're just pulling or pushing in the crown. I would get that checked out.

Rocket_Man · 4 September 2016, 08:07 AM

My GMT IIc has a little play when setting the minutes, but the minute hand does not move backwards like yours. Not sure if that is a sign of a problem or just within normal range of behavior.

JohnLT · 4 September 2016, 08:20 AM

My Sub will do this. When it does I usually turn it back a half turn then slowly move it to correct time. No big deal. Its prob just the gears binding a bit.

4 September 2016, 05:13 AM	#1
Technicaldiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Lincoln Posts: 2	GMT II blue noire faulty? Hi, I've finally joined the club and purchased my first Rolex. I'm not sure if it's a lemon or not as I noticed some strange behaviour when adjusting the minute hand, if I wind the minute to the correct minute and let go of the crown sometimes it "pulls to a minute or half a min before or after". The only way to get the exact time on minute hand is to hold the crown and immediatly push it in. If feels like there is a tiny resistance within the movement at certain points ie I feel a slight pulling on the crown..is this normal, thanks in advance

4 September 2016, 05:35 AM	#2
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	I'm not sure but all of my Rolex watches act like the following: Unscrew out and pull out Crown Adjust minute hand by turning crown and finely turning right and to left to center minute hand where it is supposed to be, and push in crown without turning so it doesn't move the finely set minute hand. There is some play when in adjusting minute hand. When I do the above, the hand stays exactly where it should be. If your's doesn't, then maybe something is wrong. Show us some pics to verify authenticity...(detailed, and many) __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

4 September 2016, 06:20 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	I didn't look at your video. I will say that it is mechanical watch works connected by gears and pinions. Those gears have to engage tooth-to-tooth when you set/engage it. It will almost never "line up" exactly where you want without some gear-lash. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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4 September 2016, 06:04 AM	#3
Technicaldiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Lincoln Posts: 2	Here is a video to what I'm talking about.. Sorry for bad video https://vid.me/Hxwg

4 September 2016, 07:52 AM	#5
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	My goodness...that looks like a lot of play if your hands are jumping that much and you're just pulling or pushing in the crown. I would get that checked out.

4 September 2016, 08:07 AM	#6
Rocket_Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,332	My GMT IIc has a little play when setting the minutes, but the minute hand does not move backwards like yours. Not sure if that is a sign of a problem or just within normal range of behavior.

4 September 2016, 08:20 AM	#7
JohnLT "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: JohnLT Location: Boston Watch: time fly Posts: 618	My Sub will do this. When it does I usually turn it back a half turn then slowly move it to correct time. No big deal. Its prob just the gears binding a bit.

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