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KDA · 14 May 2012, 06:06 PM

Hi there,

This morning, I fully wound (40 turns) my recently serviced (by Rolex 5 months ago) Rolex Submariner - and when I pushed the crown back in and secured it, the second hand did not start ticking. I then gave the watch a flick to swing the pendulum and it started.

Never happened before! Would there be a mechanical reason for this?

Cheers

KDA

ydna808 · 14 May 2012, 06:11 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't the watch start ticking even as your winding it to the point that it starts ticking on its own? Sorry but I haven't wound my watches in awhile because they're in a winder

MonBK · 14 May 2012, 06:16 PM

No problems

padi56 · 14 May 2012, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KDA

Hi there,

This morning, I fully wound (40 turns) my recently serviced (by Rolex 5 months ago) Rolex Submariner - and when I pushed the crown back in and secured it, the second hand did not start ticking. I then gave the watch a flick to swing the pendulum and it started.

Never happened before! Would there be a mechanical reason for this?

Cheers

KDA

It sometimes happens if a watch is stopped,or if you hack the movement, it just needs a gentle swirl to start the second hand again even after a wind so not a problem.

KDA · 14 May 2012, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

It sometimes happens if a watch is stopped,or if you hack the movement, it just needs a gentle swirl to start the second hand again even after a wind so not a problem.

Great thanks. I have three Rolexes that I rotate and so I am often winding them. This was the first time it didnt start after a full wind and securing the crown - hence my curiousity. But you are right, a quick flick of the watch and it started ticking again.

rms · 14 May 2012, 08:25 PM

Any of my watches even after sitting dormant for awhile will start ticking immediately after a gentle swirl. I've noticed however, if I pick up the watch carefully (as to not "wake it up"), I need to give it at least 20 to 25 winds before it will start ticking without being swirled. I've always been curious why this works this way.

KDA · 14 May 2012, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rms

Any of my watches even after sitting dormant for awhile will start ticking immediately after a gentle swirl. I've noticed however, if I pick up the watch carefully (as to not "wake it up"), I need to give it at least 20 to 25 winds before it will start ticking without being swirled. I've always been curious why this works this way.

The problem is more that it had stopped as I had not worn it for a while. I then picked it up and wound it 40 times. I then pushed the crown back in and tightened it but it didn't start ticking again. I had to flick the watch to make it tick.

Megalobyte · 15 May 2012, 12:05 AM

Happened on my then 3 month old Sub C, it appears to be perfectly normal. Some watches start quickly, some need a slight jolt to get things going.

alexthegreat123 · 15 May 2012, 12:05 AM

Not a problem, happens often with my watches after sitting unworn for a while

MoBe · 15 May 2012, 12:08 AM

`has happened to mine as well,,,,,,,,,don`t worry about.

azguy · 15 May 2012, 12:26 AM

It happenes, enjoy the watch

14 May 2012, 06:06 PM	#1
KDA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Netherlands Watch: DJ 16000 Posts: 238	Submariner 11610 Problem Hi there, This morning, I fully wound (40 turns) my recently serviced (by Rolex 5 months ago) Rolex Submariner - and when I pushed the crown back in and secured it, the second hand did not start ticking. I then gave the watch a flick to swing the pendulum and it started. Never happened before! Would there be a mechanical reason for this? Cheers KDA

14 May 2012, 08:25 PM	#6
rms "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Richard Location: Europe Watch: The one I have on Posts: 273	Any of my watches even after sitting dormant for awhile will start ticking immediately after a gentle swirl. I've noticed however, if I pick up the watch carefully (as to not "wake it up"), I need to give it at least 20 to 25 winds before it will start ticking without being swirled. I've always been curious why this works this way. __________________ 14060M - 16610 - 16710 - 16234 - 16570(x2) - 116400GV - IW323300 - PAM292 - SKX779K

15 May 2012, 12:05 AM	#9
alexthegreat123 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Cincinnati, OH Watch: GMT 16710 w/ 3186 Posts: 8,406	Not a problem, happens often with my watches after sitting unworn for a while __________________ GMT Master II 16710 w/3186 "M" Coke SeaDweller 16600 "M"

14 May 2012, 06:11 PM	#2
ydna808 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: US Posts: 1,158	Correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't the watch start ticking even as your winding it to the point that it starts ticking on its own? Sorry but I haven't wound my watches in awhile because they're in a winder

14 May 2012, 06:16 PM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	No problems

15 May 2012, 12:05 AM	#8
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	Happened on my then 3 month old Sub C, it appears to be perfectly normal. Some watches start quickly, some need a slight jolt to get things going.

15 May 2012, 12:08 AM	#10
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	`has happened to mine as well,,,,,,,,,don`t worry about.

15 May 2012, 12:26 AM	#11
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	It happenes, enjoy the watch

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