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beowulf566 · 21 May 2011, 10:42 PM

Does it take for your seconds hand to start to sweep after you start winding? It took so long today that I thought my watch was dead? Think I need a service? I wound my DJ and GMTII at the same time and my GMTII started right after about 40 turns but the DJ took quite a while after I had stopped winding to start sweeping?

Justjosh · 21 May 2011, 10:49 PM

Hmm interesting question. By the time I pick mine up and unscrew the crown, its already running just from the motion of me picking it up. Am I missing something in your question?

Scunner · 21 May 2011, 10:55 PM

That does not sound healthy, I would expect both watches to start sweeping before you have completed your 40 turns. The 40 turns is used to wind it up to max reserve but it should start to move before. I would be extremely concerned that the movement did not commence on the DJ whilst winding. All my models commence sweeping before I have completed 40 turns. IMHO due a service.

ecsub44 · 21 May 2011, 11:03 PM

Since BOTH took a while to start...are you sure you're counting FULL rotations of the crown? Each time I turn the crown, it only goes about half way around.

In which case, what you're seeing might be quite normal.

beowulf566 · 22 May 2011, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ecsub44

Since BOTH took a while to start...are you sure you're counting FULL rotations of the crown? Each time I turn the crown, it only goes about half way around.

In which case, what you're seeing might be quite normal.

Okay that is a good point, Yes I would say it is maybe twenty rotations then..........but Still with my brietlings and omega they start as soon as I start winding, my Dj took at least 5 full seconds after (I said 40) maybe its closer to 20 full rotations. And the GMTII started to sweep just before I completed the Twenty. I guess I might need a service.

Art 1 · 22 May 2011, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by beowulf566

Does it take for your seconds hand to start to sweep after you start winding? It took so long today that I thought my watch was dead? Think I need a service? I wound my DJ and GMTII at the same time and my GMTII started right after about 40 turns but the DJ took quite a while after I had stopped winding to start sweeping?

Probably normal. I have had brand new Rolex watches do this each time they were winded. After a few winds you can tap on the side of the case to get it going. Perfectly normal.

Jocke · 22 May 2011, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by beowulf566

Does it take for your seconds hand to start to sweep after you start winding? It took so long today that I thought my watch was dead? Think I need a service? I wound my DJ and GMTII at the same time and my GMTII started right after about 40 turns but the DJ took quite a while after I had stopped winding to start sweeping?

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Art 1 · 22 May 2011, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

Just search: JJ Irani + swirl.

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beowulf566 · 22 May 2011, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

Probably normal. I have had brand new Rolex watches do this each time they were winded. After a few winds you can tap on the side of the case to get it going. Perfectly normal.

Awsome news thanks

I am planning on having it serviced soon anyway but was hoping to wear it for my wedding so...sometime mid oct. or early nov. so hearing I can wear it until then before having to part with it for a while makes me happy

MonBK · 22 May 2011, 07:42 AM

It's nothing wrong with your watch and it's normal Rolex behaviour.

Tools · 22 May 2011, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by beowulf566

Awsome news thanks

I am planning on having it serviced soon anyway but was hoping to wear it for my wedding so...sometime mid oct. or early nov. so hearing I can wear it until then before having to part with it for a while makes me happy

I have to agree with MonBK...

There is likely nothing wrong with your watch.. It is a machine with torque stresses, gears, ratchets, wheels, springs, and cogs that all have to be in the proper position before it starts....

They don't always align right off the bat, but a simple flick of the wrist will relieve the torque stress and it's off and running...

beowulf566 · 22 May 2011, 11:41 AM

Once again. Thanks for the info, this place is great for newbs, we are able to draw info from a lot of experienced watch enthusiasts

21 May 2011, 10:42 PM	#1
beowulf566 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: new hampshire Watch: Rlx,Omga,CyS,brtln Posts: 1,520	How Long?(datejust question) Does it take for your seconds hand to start to sweep after you start winding? It took so long today that I thought my watch was dead? Think I need a service? I wound my DJ and GMTII at the same time and my GMTII started right after about 40 turns but the DJ took quite a while after I had stopped winding to start sweeping? __________________ R.I.P. Smoke em' if you got em'

21 May 2011, 11:03 PM	#4
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	Since BOTH took a while to start...are you sure you're counting FULL rotations of the crown? Each time I turn the crown, it only goes about half way around. In which case, what you're seeing might be quite normal. __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

22 May 2011, 11:41 AM	#12
beowulf566 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: new hampshire Watch: Rlx,Omga,CyS,brtln Posts: 1,520	Once again. Thanks for the info, this place is great for newbs, we are able to draw info from a lot of experienced watch enthusiasts __________________ R.I.P. Smoke em' if you got em'

21 May 2011, 10:49 PM	#2
Justjosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: WI Watch: This Posts: 856	Hmm interesting question. By the time I pick mine up and unscrew the crown, its already running just from the motion of me picking it up. Am I missing something in your question?

21 May 2011, 10:55 PM	#3
Scunner "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Ian Location: Lanarkshire, SCOT Watch: the Weather Posts: 257	That does not sound healthy, I would expect both watches to start sweeping before you have completed your 40 turns. The 40 turns is used to wind it up to max reserve but it should start to move before. I would be extremely concerned that the movement did not commence on the DJ whilst winding. All my models commence sweeping before I have completed 40 turns. IMHO due a service.

22 May 2011, 07:42 AM	#10
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	It's nothing wrong with your watch and it's normal Rolex behaviour.

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