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Nucengineer · 7 January 2012, 04:34 AM

Hey Guys,

Just wondering if anyone has had anyone issues with their power reserve.
Twice in the last 2 weeks (taking it off before bed) I have found my Subdate stopped running in the morning after storing it crown up - as I always do. I gave it a good 30-40 winds before wearing it and have worn it continually the last 2 weeks. I put the watch to my ear and you can hear a periodic harmonic like a high pitched ring that comes in and then goes away. This seems to repeat about once a minute. Any ideas what may be going on or is it time for the Rolex center? If it is time for the RSC, is Dallas still the preferred serviced center? That is my perception from these forums anyways. Thanks for any insights you guys might have on this.

Jim

padi56 · 7 January 2012, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Nucengineer

Hey Guys,

Just wondering if anyone has had anyone issues with their power reserve.
Twice in the last 2 weeks (taking it off before bed) I have found my Subdate stopped running in the morning after storing it crown up - as I always do. I gave it a good 30-40 winds before wearing it and have worn it continually the last 2 weeks. I put the watch to my ear and you can hear a periodic harmonic like a high pitched ring that comes in and then goes away. This seems to repeat about once a minute. Any ideas what may be going on or is it time for the Rolex center? If it is time for the RSC, is Dallas still the preferred serviced center? That is my perception from these forums anyways. Thanks for any insights you guys might have on this.

Jim

Its got the same cal 3135 that was first introduced in 1988/9 only difference now they have the in-house made escapement parts.On a full manual wind 40 full crown turns clockwise power reserve when off wrist should be between 40-48 hours plus.And just by wearing it if you are not particularly active you will not keep the watch at full power reserve give it a full wind say once a week even if worn will do no harm whatsoever.

Nucengineer · 7 January 2012, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Its got the same cal 3135 that was first introduced in 1988/9 only difference now they have the in-house made escapement parts.On a full manual wind 40 full crown turns clockwise power reserve when off wrist should be between 40-48 hours plus.And just by wearing it if you are not particularly active you will not keep the watch at full power reserve give it a full wind say once a week even if worn will do no harm whatsoever.

With all my other Subs I have owned I have never had this happen before. Has anyone else had this happen?

MoBe · 7 January 2012, 04:50 AM

The variable ringing sound is well documented and I understand considered normal,as for the power reserve issue,assuming you are active during the day,your watch may be in need of service.

dddrees · 7 January 2012, 05:49 AM

A real good test to verify would be to give it 40 winds and leave it off of your wrist. If it runs for 40 to 48 hours then it should be fine.

mjclark32 · 7 January 2012, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Nucengineer

With all my other Subs I have owned I have never had this happen before. Has anyone else had this happen?

I've never had this problem with my sub

Mickey® · 7 January 2012, 06:53 AM

I love the sound of my Submariner...
I use to put my son to sleep with my first one...SO DARN LOUD!

Nucengineer · 7 January 2012, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

A real good test to verify would be to give it 40 winds and leave it off of your wrist. If it runs for 40 to 48 hours then it should be fine.

Sounds like a good test. I will give it a try. Thanks for the help.

Nucengineer · 7 January 2012, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MoBe

The variable ringing sound is well documented and I understand considered normal,as for the power reserve issue,assuming you are active during the day,your watch may be in need of service.

Would you know of any links to this phenominon? I would be most intersted in reading about it. Thanks.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 7 January 2012, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Nucengineer

Hey Guys,

Just wondering if anyone has had anyone issues with their power reserve.
Twice in the last 2 weeks (taking it off before bed) I have found my Subdate stopped running in the morning after storing it crown up - as I always do. I gave it a good 30-40 winds before wearing it and have worn it continually the last 2 weeks. I put the watch to my ear and you can hear a periodic harmonic like a high pitched ring that comes in and then goes away. This seems to repeat about once a minute. Any ideas what may be going on or is it time for the Rolex center? If it is time for the RSC, is Dallas still the preferred serviced center? That is my perception from these forums anyways. Thanks for any insights you guys might have on this.

Jim

Getting to one of your questions that has not been answered. If you need to service your watch I would use Dallas RSC.

lawyerwatchfan · 7 January 2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

A real good test to verify would be to give it 40 winds and leave it off of your wrist. If it runs for 40 to 48 hours then it should be fine.

Sound plan although this will not address or help determine if there is an problem involving the rotor and/or self winding mechanism which could be the cause of any perceived power reserve issues.

Tools · 7 January 2012, 12:04 PM

It's possible that the self-winding mechanism is malfunctioning and not winding the watch during the day..

However, like Peter says.. Just wearing the watch doesn't guarantee that you are active enough to top it off each day.. Any watch will eventually wind down to only the amount of time you put in to it each day.. If that's only a few hours, it will stop during the night..

Only you know if you are active or not.........

Nucengineer · 7 January 2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mrbill2mrbill2

Getting to one of your questions that has not been answered. If you need to service your watch I would use Dallas RSC.

Thanks Mr. Bill.

Nucengineer · 7 January 2012, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

It's possible that the self-winding mechanism is malfunctioning and not winding the watch during the day..

However, like Peter says.. Just wearing the watch doesn't guarantee that you are active enough to top it off each day.. Any watch will eventually wind down to only the amount of time you put in to it each day.. If that's only a few hours, it will stop during the night..

Only you know if you are active or not.........

Don't think inactivity is the issue or this would have been a problem with my other Subs as well, I would think. As a plant engineer at a nuclear power plant I am plenty busy during the day.

jfisher17 · 7 January 2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

It's possible that the self-winding mechanism is malfunctioning and not winding the watch during the day..

However, like Peter says.. Just wearing the watch doesn't guarantee that you are active enough to top it off each day.. Any watch will eventually wind down to only the amount of time you put in to it each day.. If that's only a few hours, it will stop during the night..

Only you know if you are active or not.........

I have a similar problem with my bluesy. It works great with a manual wind, but if I take it off and keep in my winder (my LV has been getting most of the wrist time these days) for a few days, it will eventually stop. I'm sure its time for servicing, but was more curious as to what could be the main issue. I too have heard that Dallas is the way to go...

dddrees · 7 January 2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lawyerwatchfan

Sound plan although this will not address or help determine if there is an problem involving the rotor and/or self winding mechanism which could be the cause of any perceived power reserve issues.

True I didn't think about that, but at least this is a good place to start.

MoBe · 7 January 2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Nucengineer

Would you know of any links to this phenominon? I would be most intersted in reading about it. Thanks.

Someone on this forum once posted a link to a Youtube video where someone recorded the sound.If you search Youtube a bit I`m sure you could find it.I also remember reading about it on another site some time ago but can`t remember which one.

I have also listened to my Sub and heard the same change in the ticking sound that goes from low to high pitched ringing,although I have never actually bothered to time the duration of the sequence.

MortgageGuy · 7 January 2012, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

A real good test to verify would be to give it 40 winds and leave it off of your wrist. If it runs for 40 to 48 hours then it should be fine.

Spot on!

Let is know what your results are

Nucengineer · 7 January 2012, 11:51 PM

Thanks for all the insights guys.

Jiim

pyxis · 9 January 2012, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Nucengineer

As a plant engineer at a nuclear power plant...

Does it glows in the dark?!

Nucengineer · 10 January 2012, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by pyxis

Does it glows in the dark?!

Only when I'm near the reactor

Z-Sub · 10 January 2012, 09:49 AM

It happened to my friend's Daytona after wearing it daily for over 10 yr. His power reserve was down to less than 12 hr and after a full service by RSC, it's back working the way it should.

How old is your Subdate?

Nucengineer · 12 January 2012, 02:33 AM

Going to send it to Dallas RSC on Friday. It's still under warranty even though I am the second owner. I don't think that will be a problem

Jim

7 January 2012, 04:34 AM	#1
Nucengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Waterford, CT Watch: Navitmer 1 B01 Posts: 516	Power Reserve on the New Subdates Hey Guys, Just wondering if anyone has had anyone issues with their power reserve. Twice in the last 2 weeks (taking it off before bed) I have found my Subdate stopped running in the morning after storing it crown up - as I always do. I gave it a good 30-40 winds before wearing it and have worn it continually the last 2 weeks. I put the watch to my ear and you can hear a periodic harmonic like a high pitched ring that comes in and then goes away. This seems to repeat about once a minute. Any ideas what may be going on or is it time for the Rolex center? If it is time for the RSC, is Dallas still the preferred serviced center? That is my perception from these forums anyways. Thanks for any insights you guys might have on this. Jim __________________ Regards, Jim

7 January 2012, 05:49 AM	#5
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	A real good test to verify would be to give it 40 winds and leave it off of your wrist. If it runs for 40 to 48 hours then it should be fine. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

7 January 2012, 12:04 PM	#12
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	It's possible that the self-winding mechanism is malfunctioning and not winding the watch during the day.. However, like Peter says.. Just wearing the watch doesn't guarantee that you are active enough to top it off each day.. Any watch will eventually wind down to only the amount of time you put in to it each day.. If that's only a few hours, it will stop during the night.. Only you know if you are active or not......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

7 January 2012, 11:51 PM	#19
Nucengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Waterford, CT Watch: Navitmer 1 B01 Posts: 516	Thanks for all the insights guys. Jiim __________________ Regards, Jim

10 January 2012, 09:49 AM	#22
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	It happened to my friend's Daytona after wearing it daily for over 10 yr. His power reserve was down to less than 12 hr and after a full service by RSC, it's back working the way it should. How old is your Subdate? __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

7 January 2012, 04:50 AM	#4
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	The variable ringing sound is well documented and I understand considered normal,as for the power reserve issue,assuming you are active during the day,your watch may be in need of service.

7 January 2012, 06:53 AM	#7
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	I love the sound of my Submariner... I use to put my son to sleep with my first one...SO DARN LOUD!

12 January 2012, 02:33 AM	#23
Nucengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Waterford, CT Watch: Navitmer 1 B01 Posts: 516	Going to send it to Dallas RSC on Friday. It's still under warranty even though I am the second owner. I don't think that will be a problem Jim __________________ Regards, Jim

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