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2007datejust2007 · 9 August 2007, 04:30 AM

Dear Friends:

I am new to this site as well as a new rolex owner. About 6 months ago my wife bought me an oyster perp datejust. About 2 months ago I noticed that I would put the watch on in the morning and it would be frozen. After a few shakes of course it would start up again. I wear my watch everyday so I would think that it would wind automatically ans shouldnt have to wind it manually. However, I often do. Does this happen to anyone else? Is there something wrong with my watch? Or is this normal?
Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks

watchnut · 9 August 2007, 06:56 AM

This is not normal. Wearing the watch all day should provide enough reserve to power the watch overnite and it should be running when you get up. Take the watch to your AD for a checkup. Good Luck.

Rubenonfire · 9 August 2007, 07:01 AM

1. Next time the watch stops, give if a few swirls like you're moving wine in a glass to get the movement running again. We call this the "JJ Brandy Swirl"...LONG story.

2. Once you do this go ahead and give the watch a full forty manual winds. Don't worry about over-winding as the movement is equipped with an internal clutch that prevents this from happening.

3. Now set the watch and wear it as normal. If you take the watch off tonight and tomorrow morning it's stopped, take it back to the AD you bought it at...your watch probably needs a minor service. Otherwise, this should solve your problem and it should run properly.

Keep in mind that your DJ has a reserve of about 44 hours (usually a little less), so if you haven't worn it in that much time, expect it to need a wind when you put it back on.

Welcome to TRF!!

mike · 9 August 2007, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rubenonfire

1. Next time the watch stops, give if a few swirls like you're moving wine in a glass to get the movement running again. We call this the "JJ Brandy Swirl"...LONG story.

2. Once you do this go ahead and give the watch a full forty manual winds. Don't worry about over-winding as the movement is equipped with an internal clutch that prevents this from happening.

3. Now set the watch and wear it as normal. If you take the watch off tonight and tomorrow morning it's stopped, take it back to the AD you bought it at...your watch probably needs a minor service. Otherwise, this should solve your problem and it should run properly.

Keep in mind that your DJ has a reserve of about 44 hours (usually a little less), so if you haven't worn it in that much time, expect it to need a wind when you put it back on.

Welcome to TRF!!

Yep! Great advice!!

2007datejust2007 · 14 August 2007, 04:58 AM

Great!
Thanks for your help!

Rubenonfire · 14 August 2007, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2007datejust2007

Great!
Thanks for your help!

You're welcome! Back up and running again, or did you need to take it to your AD?

SSD · 14 August 2007, 06:06 AM

Yes, a hearty welcome! We'd like to know...

SPACE-DWELLER · 14 August 2007, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rubenonfire

1. Next time the watch stops, give if a few swirls like you're moving wine in a glass to get the movement running again. We call this the "JJ Brandy Swirl"...LONG story.

2. Once you do this go ahead and give the watch a full forty manual winds. Don't worry about over-winding as the movement is equipped with an internal clutch that prevents this from happening.

3. Now set the watch and wear it as normal. If you take the watch off tonight and tomorrow morning it's stopped, take it back to the AD you bought it at...your watch probably needs a minor service. Otherwise, this should solve your problem and it should run properly.

Keep in mind that your DJ has a reserve of about 44 hours (usually a little less), so if you haven't worn it in that much time, expect it to need a wind when you put it back on.

Welcome to TRF!!

Welcome to TRF from me, too.

Great advice there!

I would just like to ask how many hours you are sleeping / the watch rests on the bedside table? Because I have noticed with another Rolex I had once that it kinda started losing time and finally "froze", as you say, because when I studied I tended to sleep like ten hours a night, and then study all day.

I was wearing the watch the rest of the day, while studying, but consider the fact that studying is not a very active life style.

So if you work in an office and sleep like 8-9 hours every night, then - over some months - your Rolex will lose more and more of its full power reserve and finally stop since it simply gets not action enough.

So no offense: I think you might need to move more / more your wrist more during the day.

JJ Irani · 14 August 2007, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rubenonfire

We call this the "JJ Brandy Swirl"...LONG story.

Let's hear it, Ruben!!

BiG JeEzY · 14 August 2007, 05:48 PM

I second JJ!

Lets hear it Ruben.

padi56 · 14 August 2007, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rubenonfire

1. Next time the watch stops, give if a few swirls like you're moving wine in a glass to get the movement running again. We call this the "JJ Brandy Swirl"...LONG story.

2. Once you do this go ahead and give the watch a full forty manual winds. Don't worry about over-winding as the movement is equipped with an internal clutch that prevents this from happening.

3. Now set the watch and wear it as normal. If you take the watch off tonight and tomorrow morning it's stopped, take it back to the AD you bought it at...your watch probably needs a minor service. Otherwise, this should solve your problem and it should run properly.

Keep in mind that your DJ has a reserve of about 44 hours (usually a little less), so if you haven't worn it in that much time, expect it to need a wind when you put it back on.

Welcome to TRF!!

Excellent advice a and welcome to TRF.

nko51 · 14 August 2007, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2007datejust2007

Dear Friends:

I am new to this site as well as a new rolex owner. About 6 months ago my wife bought me an oyster perp datejust. About 2 months ago I noticed that I would put the watch on in the morning and it would be frozen. After a few shakes of course it would start up again. I wear my watch everyday so I would think that it would wind automatically ans shouldnt have to wind it manually. However, I often do. Does this happen to anyone else? Is there something wrong with my watch? Or is this normal?
Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks

Never shake a Rolex to get it started, you must wind the crown!

9 August 2007, 04:30 AM	#1
2007datejust2007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 2	Self Winder not working properly Dear Friends: I am new to this site as well as a new rolex owner. About 6 months ago my wife bought me an oyster perp datejust. About 2 months ago I noticed that I would put the watch on in the morning and it would be frozen. After a few shakes of course it would start up again. I wear my watch everyday so I would think that it would wind automatically ans shouldnt have to wind it manually. However, I often do. Does this happen to anyone else? Is there something wrong with my watch? Or is this normal? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks

9 August 2007, 07:01 AM	#3
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	1. Next time the watch stops, give if a few swirls like you're moving wine in a glass to get the movement running again. We call this the "JJ Brandy Swirl"...LONG story. 2. Once you do this go ahead and give the watch a full forty manual winds. Don't worry about over-winding as the movement is equipped with an internal clutch that prevents this from happening. 3. Now set the watch and wear it as normal. If you take the watch off tonight and tomorrow morning it's stopped, take it back to the AD you bought it at...your watch probably needs a minor service. Otherwise, this should solve your problem and it should run properly. Keep in mind that your DJ has a reserve of about 44 hours (usually a little less), so if you haven't worn it in that much time, expect it to need a wind when you put it back on. Welcome to TRF!! __________________ Throw your Rollies in the sky, wave 'em side to side, now keep your hands high.

14 August 2007, 06:06 AM	#7
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	Yes, a hearty welcome! We'd like to know... __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

14 August 2007, 05:48 PM	#10
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	I second JJ! Lets hear it Ruben. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

9 August 2007, 06:56 AM	#2
watchnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: David Location: SW Fla Watch: SS Daytona & TT DJ Posts: 1,430	This is not normal. Wearing the watch all day should provide enough reserve to power the watch overnite and it should be running when you get up. Take the watch to your AD for a checkup. Good Luck.

14 August 2007, 04:58 AM	#5
2007datejust2007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 2	Great! Thanks for your help!

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