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Atomant · 11 December 2010, 03:55 AM

Do all your Rolex watch start ticking once you put it on your wrist or do some models take a few more shake before it starts ticking?

I'm having this problem my Sub 16610LV 3135 seems to be abit lazy and needs a few shakes before it starts ticking but the SeaDweller 16600 3135 ticks right away. I know most of you guys here might think it's ok but it's bugging me. What could be the reason for the 16610LV's delayed reaction?

Lion · 11 December 2010, 03:57 AM

I wouldn't really worry about it.....I would only be concerned if after a couple of shakes it didn't start working!!!
Of course you know most everyone just pulls out the crown and winds it.....

TattooedGQ · 11 December 2010, 03:59 AM

honestly I never noticed...and I've kept them on a winder for the past year so I wouldn't really know at this point....but like Leo said, if it starts, then you're fine.

kcmo · 11 December 2010, 04:00 AM

I don't shake mine at all....I rather give it a full 30 winds or so to get it going!

HL65 · 11 December 2010, 04:00 AM

Not to worry-some take a bit to fire up. I wear them for a few minutes and then set the time. Everyone has a different start up ritual. Whatever works for you-but no need to worry!

Dan Pierce · 11 December 2010, 04:00 AM

Some start moving without much motion, some don't. When waking them from the dead I always give at least 40 turns of the crown.
dP

Atomant · 11 December 2010, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

I wouldn't really worry about it.....I would only be concerned if after a couple of shakes it didn't start working!!!
Of course you know most everyone just pulls out the crown and winds it.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

Not to worry-some take a bit to fire up. I wear them for a few minutes and then set the time. Everyone has a different start up ritual. Whatever works for you-but no need to worry!

I know it's not a cause for concern it keeps good time. But I am upset because 5 other Rolex starts ticking at the slightest movement and this 16610LV gonna take a few more shakes!

mike · 11 December 2010, 04:49 AM

Some of mine respond as the first touch, some have to wound a fair bit. Just depends.

subkrawler · 11 December 2010, 01:55 PM

I never shake mine to get them running. If they're dead, you have to pull out the crown to set them anyway. The first stop is the "winding stop", so why skip it when going to the "date-set stop" or the "time-set stop"? I feel it's better to give them a full wind manually, and let the rotor just maintain the charge, instead of making the rotor do all of the work, charging one from a dead stop.

I've had more non-WIS Rolex friends complain about accuracy. Everyone of them, when asked if they give their watch a full wind before setting the time from a dead stop, said 'no'. Now that I've got them winding, before setting the date and time, accuracy is no longer an issue.

moo · 11 December 2010, 02:13 PM

i have brand new milgauss, daytona and GMT IIC (all V series), when i start the i give the about 10 turns of the crown and a 10 second shake and there are up and running.

in fact all the auto watches i have are like that

dddrees · 11 December 2010, 05:49 PM

I never shook mine to start them anyway. Like many have said if they have stopped they need to be set and at the same time I give it 40 winds to get it going.

Its all part of the joy of owning one. Looking down at the watch I have decided to put on for the day and setting it up before I start my day.

PeterT · 11 December 2010, 07:09 PM

I think the wind technique is better as you are giving the rotor a helping hand. On a couple of Seiko 5 watches I own there is no wind facility and unles you are fairly active during the day they will not go through the next night without stopping.

Peter

NMS75 · 12 December 2010, 12:17 AM

Wind not shake

M

Johny · 12 December 2010, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subkrawler

I never shake mine to get them running. If they're dead, you have to pull out the crown to set them anyway. The first stop is the "winding stop", so why skip it when going to the "date-set stop" or the "time-set stop"? I feel it's better to give them a full wind manually, and let the rotor just maintain the charge, instead of making the rotor do all of the work, charging one from a dead stop.

I've had more non-WIS Rolex friends complain about accuracy. Everyone of them, when asked if they give their watch a full wind before setting the time from a dead stop, said 'no'. Now that I've got them winding, before setting the date and time, accuracy is no longer an issue.

this makes good sense. imo

fc3s2k · 12 December 2010, 02:09 AM

Quick shake then wind it 40 times and set the time..

tfduff723 · 12 December 2010, 03:26 AM

I have never had any issues in the 20+ years I've worn Rolex.

Usually, a full wind first (as noted by others) and then a couple of gentle shakes is all it takes. That works everytime regardless of how long the watch had been idle. Each watch does seem to start up a little different but then once it is going I just put it on and forget about.

A properly maintained Rolex movement is pretty much bullet proof!

11 December 2010, 03:55 AM	#1
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	Multiple Rolex owners. Do all your Rolex watch start ticking once you put it on your wrist or do some models take a few more shake before it starts ticking? I'm having this problem my Sub 16610LV 3135 seems to be abit lazy and needs a few shakes before it starts ticking but the SeaDweller 16600 3135 ticks right away. I know most of you guys here might think it's ok but it's bugging me. What could be the reason for the 16610LV's delayed reaction? __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

11 December 2010, 03:57 AM	#2
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I wouldn't really worry about it.....I would only be concerned if after a couple of shakes it didn't start working!!! Of course you know most everyone just pulls out the crown and winds it..... __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

11 December 2010, 03:59 AM	#3
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	honestly I never noticed...and I've kept them on a winder for the past year so I wouldn't really know at this point....but like Leo said, if it starts, then you're fine. __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

11 December 2010, 04:00 AM	#5
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,007	Not to worry-some take a bit to fire up. I wear them for a few minutes and then set the time. Everyone has a different start up ritual. Whatever works for you-but no need to worry! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

11 December 2010, 04:00 AM	#6
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,216	Some start moving without much motion, some don't. When waking them from the dead I always give at least 40 turns of the crown. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

11 December 2010, 04:00 AM	#4
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I don't shake mine at all....I rather give it a full 30 winds or so to get it going!

11 December 2010, 04:49 AM	#8
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Some of mine respond as the first touch, some have to wound a fair bit. Just depends.

11 December 2010, 01:55 PM	#9
subkrawler "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 392	I never shake mine to get them running. If they're dead, you have to pull out the crown to set them anyway. The first stop is the "winding stop", so why skip it when going to the "date-set stop" or the "time-set stop"? I feel it's better to give them a full wind manually, and let the rotor just maintain the charge, instead of making the rotor do all of the work, charging one from a dead stop. I've had more non-WIS Rolex friends complain about accuracy. Everyone of them, when asked if they give their watch a full wind before setting the time from a dead stop, said 'no'. Now that I've got them winding, before setting the date and time, accuracy is no longer an issue. __________________

11 December 2010, 02:13 PM	#10
moo Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Dubai Posts: 62	i have brand new milgauss, daytona and GMT IIC (all V series), when i start the i give the about 10 turns of the crown and a 10 second shake and there are up and running. in fact all the auto watches i have are like that

11 December 2010, 05:49 PM	#11
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I never shook mine to start them anyway. Like many have said if they have stopped they need to be set and at the same time I give it 40 winds to get it going. Its all part of the joy of owning one. Looking down at the watch I have decided to put on for the day and setting it up before I start my day.

11 December 2010, 07:09 PM	#12
PeterT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Watch: 16613 16710 16600 Posts: 1,021	I think the wind technique is better as you are giving the rotor a helping hand. On a couple of Seiko 5 watches I own there is no wind facility and unles you are fairly active during the day they will not go through the next night without stopping. Peter

12 December 2010, 12:17 AM	#13
NMS75 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16610 & 116710LN Posts: 559	Wind not shake M

12 December 2010, 02:09 AM	#15
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	Quick shake then wind it 40 times and set the time.. __________________

12 December 2010, 03:26 AM	#16
tfduff723 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan USA Watch: Rolex & Omega 4 Me Posts: 1,685	I have never had any issues in the 20+ years I've worn Rolex. Usually, a full wind first (as noted by others) and then a couple of gentle shakes is all it takes. That works everytime regardless of how long the watch had been idle. Each watch does seem to start up a little different but then once it is going I just put it on and forget about. A properly maintained Rolex movement is pretty much bullet proof!

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