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18kDatejust · 16 February 2008, 12:22 PM

How long does a rolex tick for after you take it off your wrist?

I was continually wearing my 18ct fluted bezel Datejust watch until i took it off tuesday around 6pm. I left the watch on my nightstand until Thursday morning. I put the watch on around 9am for about 30 - 45min. The next morning when I woke up at 6am, my watch stopped ticking at 2am Friday morning. Should i have an official rolex dealer take a look at it? I just bought this watch during xmas.

frostie · 16 February 2008, 12:29 PM

Rolex watches have a Power Reserve of 44-48 hours

My suggestion would be to fully wind the watch and check the power reserve of the watch. If it is between 44-48 hours then everything is ok. If not then you should visit your AD

Mrdi · 16 February 2008, 12:37 PM

bout a day and a half
It typically isn't fully wound when on your wrist

applebook · 16 February 2008, 12:56 PM

To test the power reserve of your particular watch, just manually wind it fully (about 50 full turns of the crown) and let it run untouched until it stops.

JohnEaton · 16 February 2008, 12:59 PM

A Rolex Sings not ticks....

Fully wound power reserves in below test:

movement

3135 53h 46m 16s
3185 47h 17m 38s
4130 74h 28m 23s

http://209.85.173.104/search?q=cache...ient=firefox-a

frostie · 16 February 2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnEaton

A Rolex Sings not ticks....

topcat30093 · 16 February 2008, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by applebook

To test the power reserve of your particular watch, just manually wind it fully (about 50 full turns of the crown) and let it run untouched until it stops.

An excellent idea

Leighton · 16 February 2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by topcat30093

An excellent idea

x 2 here as well. From your description it sounds to me that your watch is fine. But do the test mentioned here to confirm. Good luck!

And don't believe anyone who suggests you need to change the battery!

JJ Irani · 16 February 2008, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnEaton

A Rolex Sings not ticks....

Fully wound power reserves in below test:

movement

3135 53h 46m 16s
3185 47h 17m 38s
4130 74h 28m 23s

http://209.85.173.104/search?q=cache...ient=firefox-a

It's interesting to note you could get so much PR out of a 3135, John.

My Bluesy gave me close to 48 hours and my Platty 47 hours and some minutes - and all this with around 45 turns of the crown.

JJ

mailman · 16 February 2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

It's interesting to note you could get so much PR out of a 3135, John.

My Bluesy gave me close to 48 hours and my Platty 47 hours and some minutes - and all this with around 45 turns of the crown.

JJ

Maybe it's because he actually gets out of the house once in a while.

There's this place caled outdoors, and it has this thing called fresh air. It doesn't have TRF

JJ Irani · 16 February 2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Maybe it's because he actually gets out of the house once in a while.

There's this place caled outdoors, and it has this thing called fresh air. It doesn't have TRF

Man, I'm so pooped today. A lot of the stuff had to be carried upstairs as well.

I think I'll sleep like a log tonight....so the sheep can have some rest!!

Wildwing · 16 February 2008, 02:48 PM

I can skip a day wearing my Oyster Date, and no problems with it running the next day, with the 3135 movement. And there's good reason to skip every other day, with two gorgeous other watches, a 60s Omega IWC and 60s Omega Seamaster dress watches to wear also.

So many watches, so little time. But time is what it's all about, isn't it...

SPACE-DWELLER · 16 February 2008, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnEaton

A Rolex Sings not ticks....

Fully wound power reserves in below test:

movement

3135 53h 46m 16s
3185 47h 17m 38s
4130 74h 28m 23s

http://209.85.173.104/search?q=cache...ient=firefox-a

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

It's interesting to note you could get so much PR out of a 3135, John.

My Bluesy gave me close to 48 hours and my Platty 47 hours and some minutes - and all this with around 45 turns of the crown.

JJ

The PR of the Daytona Cal. 4130 is also exceeding the specs that are 72 hours.

JohnEaton · 17 February 2008, 02:49 AM

If you note in the test the 3135 was five years old and unserviced.

The GMT was nine years old, I believe it had been serviced.

And the 4130 power reserve was 67h 12m 59s with chronometer on, Rolex states 65h pr.

Of all timepieces used in this test the 4130 by far had the most reserve.

I'd say it is best to understate your power

16 February 2008, 12:22 PM	#1
18kDatejust "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2	How Long Does A Rolex Tick? How long does a rolex tick for after you take it off your wrist? I was continually wearing my 18ct fluted bezel Datejust watch until i took it off tuesday around 6pm. I left the watch on my nightstand until Thursday morning. I put the watch on around 9am for about 30 - 45min. The next morning when I woke up at 6am, my watch stopped ticking at 2am Friday morning. Should i have an official rolex dealer take a look at it? I just bought this watch during xmas.

16 February 2008, 12:29 PM	#2
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Rolex watches have a Power Reserve of 44-48 hours My suggestion would be to fully wind the watch and check the power reserve of the watch. If it is between 44-48 hours then everything is ok. If not then you should visit your AD __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

16 February 2008, 12:56 PM	#4
applebook "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,918	To test the power reserve of your particular watch, just manually wind it fully (about 50 full turns of the crown) and let it run untouched until it stops. __________________

16 February 2008, 12:37 PM	#3
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	bout a day and a half It typically isn't fully wound when on your wrist

16 February 2008, 12:59 PM	#5
JohnEaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Eaton Location: Nome Alaska USA Watch: Red1680 metres 1st Posts: 1,869	A Rolex Sings not ticks.... Fully wound power reserves in below test: movement 3135 53h 46m 16s 3185 47h 17m 38s 4130 74h 28m 23s http://209.85.173.104/search?q=cache...ient=firefox-a

16 February 2008, 02:48 PM	#12
Wildwing "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 593	I can skip a day wearing my Oyster Date, and no problems with it running the next day, with the 3135 movement. And there's good reason to skip every other day, with two gorgeous other watches, a 60s Omega IWC and 60s Omega Seamaster dress watches to wear also. So many watches, so little time. But time is what it's all about, isn't it...

17 February 2008, 02:49 AM	#14
JohnEaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Eaton Location: Nome Alaska USA Watch: Red1680 metres 1st Posts: 1,869	If you note in the test the 3135 was five years old and unserviced. The GMT was nine years old, I believe it had been serviced. And the 4130 power reserve was 67h 12m 59s with chronometer on, Rolex states 65h pr. Of all timepieces used in this test the 4130 by far had the most reserve. I'd say it is best to understate your power

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