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sheldonsmith · 26 June 2009, 10:54 AM

Hi All,

I have been looking at vintage Rolex GMT from the 1960's and 1970's. One of the things I noticed on two pieces was that when I unscrewed the crown and adjusted the hour hand, the second hand would rotate counter clockwise.

Is the second hand rotating counter clockwise a sign of wheel train wear, or was this something considered normal for watches of pre-1975?

Any insights appreciated.

Thanks,

-Sheldon

SLS · 26 June 2009, 11:42 AM

Hack or non-hacking movement?
Scott

pz93c · 26 June 2009, 01:06 PM

On a non hacking movement, it is completely normal.

In fact, the manual says that's how you set the seconds.

mike · 27 June 2009, 10:48 AM

Sheldon it sounds like a non-hack movement. If so,as stated, that's normal.

1904 Submariner · 29 June 2009, 01:24 AM

My 1968 5513 does the same thing.

sheldonsmith · 29 June 2009, 02:51 AM

I learn something new every day. Thank you. Now it makes sense.

Best,

-Sheldon

26 June 2009, 10:54 AM	#1
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,811	Second hand going backwards Hi All, I have been looking at vintage Rolex GMT from the 1960's and 1970's. One of the things I noticed on two pieces was that when I unscrewed the crown and adjusted the hour hand, the second hand would rotate counter clockwise. Is the second hand rotating counter clockwise a sign of wheel train wear, or was this something considered normal for watches of pre-1975? Any insights appreciated. Thanks, -Sheldon __________________

26 June 2009, 11:42 AM	#2
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	Hack or non-hacking movement? Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

29 June 2009, 02:51 AM	#6
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,811	Thanks you! I learn something new every day. Thank you. Now it makes sense. Best, -Sheldon __________________

26 June 2009, 01:06 PM	#3
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	On a non hacking movement, it is completely normal. In fact, the manual says that's how you set the seconds.

27 June 2009, 10:48 AM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Sheldon it sounds like a non-hack movement. If so,as stated, that's normal.

29 June 2009, 01:24 AM	#5
1904 Submariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: MF 5513 Posts: 71	My 1968 5513 does the same thing.

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