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Authoralb · 9 January 2021, 12:58 AM

Just purchased a rolex oysterdate precision. Its a manual setting watch. But when i set it i thought it had a 40 hour power reserve but mine only is set for around 12 hours before having to rewinding it. Any tips or help would be greatly appreciated.

chinaski · 9 January 2021, 01:09 AM

Sounds like it needs to be serviced.

Tools · 9 January 2021, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Authoralb

Just purchased a rolex oysterdate precision. Its a manual setting watch. But when i set it i thought it had a 40 hour power reserve but mine only is set for around 12 hours before having to rewinding it. Any tips or help would be greatly appreciated.

Are you winding it fully - wind until it stops?

I think the older ones are closer to 35hrs; 12 is definitely not good. If you wind it in the morning, it wouldn't even last until bedtime.

offrdmania · 9 January 2021, 03:00 AM

I believe the 1225 movement was a 40hr reserve when new but these watches are over 30 years old.
12 hours sounds like it needs a good cleaning and service. I would expect at least 30-35 hours after a service.

Dan S · 9 January 2021, 03:11 AM

12 hours sounds like a mainspring problem. I'd like to hear the answer to Larry's question about full winding until it stops.

68shark · 9 January 2021, 06:17 AM

My 6994 was rebuilt by Tommy Taylor (RWT) in 2015. Still has 40+ hour power reserve. So 12 is clearly way out of spec.

Das · 9 January 2021, 07:12 PM

As others have said 30 to 40 hours should be expected so yours sounds like it needs a service.

mineral · 10 January 2021, 05:58 PM

Usually takes 18-20 full rotation to fully wind 6694. Minimum 40 hours power reserve sound right but not 12 hours

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9 January 2021, 12:58 AM	#1
Authoralb "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Chesapeake Posts: 1	Rolex precision 6694 Just purchased a rolex oysterdate precision. Its a manual setting watch. But when i set it i thought it had a 40 hour power reserve but mine only is set for around 12 hours before having to rewinding it. Any tips or help would be greatly appreciated.

9 January 2021, 03:00 AM	#4
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,998	I believe the 1225 movement was a 40hr reserve when new but these watches are over 30 years old. 12 hours sounds like it needs a good cleaning and service. I would expect at least 30-35 hours after a service. __________________ TRF Member 11738

9 January 2021, 03:11 AM	#5
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,296	12 hours sounds like a mainspring problem. I'd like to hear the answer to Larry's question about full winding until it stops. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

10 January 2021, 05:58 PM	#8
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	Usually takes 18-20 full rotation to fully wind 6694. Minimum 40 hours power reserve sound right but not 12 hours Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

9 January 2021, 01:09 AM	#2
chinaski "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Los Angeles Watch: SpeedyProExplorer1 Posts: 418	Sounds like it needs to be serviced.

9 January 2021, 06:17 AM	#6
68shark "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Doug Location: Ajax, ON Canada Watch: 1969 Oysterdate Posts: 27	My 6994 was rebuilt by Tommy Taylor (RWT) in 2015. Still has 40+ hour power reserve. So 12 is clearly way out of spec.

9 January 2021, 07:12 PM	#7
Das "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 198	As others have said 30 to 40 hours should be expected so yours sounds like it needs a service.

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