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Atlas750 · 15 March 2010, 04:32 AM

I have a new V series Submariner, and when I set the time I go a ways past the minute I want and slowly go back to the exact minute. Problem is, sometimes when I release the crown the minute hand jumps forward up to three minutes all on it's own. The watch is less than six months old and came from an AD, and has had no drops or other abuse of any kind. It's also good to about two seconds a day average. One thing I have noticed is that the stem is more stiff and difficult to deal with than my other Rolex watches. I have tried to convince myself I'm just not pulling it out hard enough as it does not happen every time. Maybe I just need to be a bit more firm with it? I am sure my AD would take care of it but hate to send it back if it's not really needed. Any one else have this happen or any advice?

STEELINOX · 15 March 2010, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Atlas750

I have a new V series Submariner, and when I set the time I go a ways past the minute I want and slowly go back to the exact minute. Problem is, sometimes when I release the crown the minute hand jumps forward up to three minutes all on it's own. The watch is less than six months old and came from an AD, and has had no drops or other abuse of any kind. It's also good to about two seconds a day average. One thing I have noticed is that the stem is more stiff and difficult to deal with than my other Rolex watches. I have tried to convince myself I'm just not pulling it out hard enough as it does not happen every time. Maybe I just need to be a bit more firm with it? I am sure my AD would take care of it but hate to send it back if it's not really needed. Any one else have this happen or any advice?

I havent experienced this with any, I would view it as abnormal and send it to ROLEX...

Tools · 15 March 2010, 10:45 AM

I think that it's in direct relation to the number of cups of coffee consumed.....

It shouldn't spring about...but sometimes they are tricky to get right on the mark without a bit of fiddling...........thinking:

Rikki · 15 March 2010, 11:39 AM

Set the time forward hack the seconds bit at 12 set the minute ahead of the actually time then push the crown it should not jump. Rik

1000ftSub · 15 March 2010, 11:59 AM

mmm, sounds like someone messed with the insides. Maybe something was wrong with the watch and someone at the ad you got it from tried to fix it? Just a guess, i would take it to a jewelry store that sells high-end watches and have them look at it, and if they can't repair it maybe it should go to RSC. Sorry this happened.

cody p · 16 March 2010, 06:03 PM

mmmm... i have noticed the same with my cal. 3130. certain areas on the dial it's fine, other areas it springs like you say - exactly as you describe. interesting. i've had mine for 2 years and keeps good time.

Atlas750 · 19 March 2010, 09:38 AM

Thanks to all. I think I'll let well enough alone for now. Just wanted to see if anyone else ever experienced this. I have many years of experience with this AD, and besides my trust in him, this one was fresh from the factory and not even put on display. So, no chance of any "funny business" before I got it.

15 March 2010, 04:32 AM	#1
Atlas750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Detroit area Posts: 4	Submariner minute hand "springs back"? I have a new V series Submariner, and when I set the time I go a ways past the minute I want and slowly go back to the exact minute. Problem is, sometimes when I release the crown the minute hand jumps forward up to three minutes all on it's own. The watch is less than six months old and came from an AD, and has had no drops or other abuse of any kind. It's also good to about two seconds a day average. One thing I have noticed is that the stem is more stiff and difficult to deal with than my other Rolex watches. I have tried to convince myself I'm just not pulling it out hard enough as it does not happen every time. Maybe I just need to be a bit more firm with it? I am sure my AD would take care of it but hate to send it back if it's not really needed. Any one else have this happen or any advice?

15 March 2010, 10:45 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,213	I think that it's in direct relation to the number of cups of coffee consumed..... It shouldn't spring about...but sometimes they are tricky to get right on the mark without a bit of fiddling...........thinking: __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member Last edited by Tools; 15 March 2010 at 01:15 PM..

15 March 2010, 11:39 AM	#4
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	Set the time forward hack the seconds bit at 12 set the minute ahead of the actually time then push the crown it should not jump. Rik

15 March 2010, 11:59 AM	#5
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	mmm, sounds like someone messed with the insides. Maybe something was wrong with the watch and someone at the ad you got it from tried to fix it? Just a guess, i would take it to a jewelry store that sells high-end watches and have them look at it, and if they can't repair it maybe it should go to RSC. Sorry this happened.

16 March 2010, 06:03 PM	#6
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	mmmm... i have noticed the same with my cal. 3130. certain areas on the dial it's fine, other areas it springs like you say - exactly as you describe. interesting. i've had mine for 2 years and keeps good time.

19 March 2010, 09:38 AM	#7
Atlas750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Detroit area Posts: 4	Thanks to all. I think I'll let well enough alone for now. Just wanted to see if anyone else ever experienced this. I have many years of experience with this AD, and besides my trust in him, this one was fresh from the factory and not even put on display. So, no chance of any "funny business" before I got it.

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