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kam1 · 15 May 2014, 11:33 PM

Hi all, just wondering if there is a difference in winding stiffness between the various models. Reason, I just bought my wife a DJ 31mm which was wound and set at the AD in Vegas. Now that we are home, I was playing with it and noticed the the winding "tension" was stiffer than my Sub's. Not gritty, but just more tension. Any worries? Just a factor of the smaller movement/crown?

thx

srf52 · 16 May 2014, 02:22 PM

My wife owns a DJ 26MM, which I believe shares the same movement size as the DJ 31MM, which my daughter wears. Both DJ's winding tension is exactly as described by the OP as compared to my SubC.

77T · 16 May 2014, 02:55 PM

A mainspring that isn't getting fully wound due to a defect can give you that stiffness but the gear train varies by model and the newness of the mainspring can have some influence in the "resistance" you feel.

If you're concerned about the mainspring, try testing the power reserve to be sure it is performing at the published range...about 50 hours. Fully wind it and set it aside to see how long it runs. Anything that's off by 20% or more may indicate a problem.

kam1 · 16 May 2014, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by srf52

My wife owns a DJ 26MM, which I believe shares the same movement size as the DJ 31MM, which my daughter wears. Both DJ's winding tension is exactly as described by the OP as compared to my SubC.

Ok thanks. Makes me feel better about it. Keeping good time so far.

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Eulogy · 17 May 2014, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by srf52

My wife owns a DJ 26MM, which I believe shares the same movement size as the DJ 31MM, which my daughter wears. Both DJ's winding tension is exactly as described by the OP as compared to my SubC.

Same thing with my Girlfriend's DJ 26mm. Especially compared to my 16610 Sub.

I always have to wind both so they keep running as they are often replaced with G-Shocks for weekends on the beach.

padi56 · 17 May 2014, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kam1

Hi all, just wondering if there is a difference in winding stiffness between the various models. Reason, I just bought my wife a DJ 31mm which was wound and set at the AD in Vegas. Now that we are home, I was playing with it and noticed the the winding "tension" was stiffer than my Sub's. Not gritty, but just more tension. Any worries? Just a factor of the smaller movement/crown?

thx

Its mainly because its a relativity a small watch but quite a long mainspring spring for power reserve in a small spring barrel. Plus the factor crown is quite small compared to the men watches so that would alone make it feel stiffer in winding.

kam1 · 17 May 2014, 08:31 AM

Thanks all!

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Starbucksboss · 17 May 2014, 02:11 PM

Mine all have their own 'feel'

15 May 2014, 11:33 PM	#1
kam1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: the Burgh Watch: coupla subs & GMT Posts: 134	Winding stiffness variablility/model Hi all, just wondering if there is a difference in winding stiffness between the various models. Reason, I just bought my wife a DJ 31mm which was wound and set at the AD in Vegas. Now that we are home, I was playing with it and noticed the the winding "tension" was stiffer than my Sub's. Not gritty, but just more tension. Any worries? Just a factor of the smaller movement/crown? thx

16 May 2014, 02:55 PM	#3
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	A mainspring that isn't getting fully wound due to a defect can give you that stiffness but the gear train varies by model and the newness of the mainspring can have some influence in the "resistance" you feel. If you're concerned about the mainspring, try testing the power reserve to be sure it is performing at the published range...about 50 hours. Fully wind it and set it aside to see how long it runs. Anything that's off by 20% or more may indicate a problem. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

16 May 2014, 02:22 PM	#2
srf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: SoCal/Philippines Watch: 126334 Posts: 253	My wife owns a DJ 26MM, which I believe shares the same movement size as the DJ 31MM, which my daughter wears. Both DJ's winding tension is exactly as described by the OP as compared to my SubC.

17 May 2014, 08:31 AM	#7
kam1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: the Burgh Watch: coupla subs & GMT Posts: 134	Thanks all! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

17 May 2014, 02:11 PM	#8
Starbucksboss Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Reno Posts: 1,028	Mine all have their own 'feel'

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