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maizerage25 · 12 December 2018, 11:27 PM

While putting my daughter to bed last night, I took off my 6 month old BLNR and went to wind it a bit. I do this sometimes on my watches, just give it a few winds to make sure everything is working okay.

However, when I went to wind it there was a lot of resistance and a grinding or scraping noise which is something I've never heard before (this is my 2nd Rolex, have had a ExII for 3 years).

The only thing I can think is that the watch may be fully wound after wearing it all day. I waited over night and it is still doing it in the morning after about 8 hours.

Is this normal for a fully wound watch? The plan is to let it run down completely and try to wind again to see if it feels normal again before taking in to the AD/RSC. The watch has been working fine and been keeping great time.

Maiden · 12 December 2018, 11:29 PM

No not normal, needs to go back for RSC warranty service. I had the same thing happen to my Sub C a couple of years ago after I purchased it. RSC fixed it quickly, new seals and gaskets and good to go.

V25V · 12 December 2018, 11:39 PM

Not normal. That said, while you have a clutch in there to prevent overwinding, I would stop that routine you have going. No need to do it and as long as you are wearing it, the power reserve to stay about full.

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maizerage25 · 12 December 2018, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Maiden

No not normal, needs to go back for RSC warranty service. I had the same thing happen to my Sub C a couple of years ago after I purchased it. RSC fixed it quickly, new seals and gaskets and good to go.

Thanks - how long was it at RSC for? I guess this gives me a reason to wear the ExII again...

lenfried29 · 12 December 2018, 11:54 PM

Sorry OP for this happening to you Rolex.
Reading posts like this is scary. I don't expect this happening with Rolex. Especially 6 month old watch.

Ced4jets · 12 December 2018, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Maiden

No not normal, needs to go back for RSC warranty service. I had the same thing happen to my Sub C a couple of years ago after I purchased it. RSC fixed it quickly, new seals and gaskets and good to go.

My Polar did that too. RSC fixed it in about 6 weeks.

Maiden · 13 December 2018, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by maizerage25

Thanks - how long was it at RSC for? I guess this gives me a reason to wear the ExII again...

It was just under 4 weeks which I was pleased with. It was RSC Toronto.

maizerage25 · 13 December 2018, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by lenfried29

Sorry OP for this happening to you Rolex.
Reading posts like this is scary. I don't expect this happening with Rolex. Especially 6 month old watch.

Not sure it's scary - the watch is under warranty and I'm sure Rolex will fix with no issue.

Nothing is 100% perfect and things will inevitably break.

lenfried29 · 13 December 2018, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by maizerage25

Not sure it's scary - the watch is under warranty and I'm sure Rolex will fix with no issue.

Nothing is 100% perfect and things will inevitably break.

I disagree with you on this. Rolex is not an ordinary product. They claim perfection about Rolex watches. There're too many posts about something is braking. But, I like your attitude. I'll be going crazy over $9K and 6 month old broken watch. Hope RSC will sort this out for you correctly.

Jim Smyth · 13 December 2018, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by lenfried29

I disagree with you on this. Rolex is not an ordinary product. They clam perfection about Rolex watches. There're too many posts about something is braking. But, I like your attitude. I'll be going crazy over $9K and 6 month old broken watch. Hope RSC will sort this out for you correctly.

You can disagree all you want but Rolex is a mass produced watch. It does not happen often relatively speaking but does happen and is unfortunate. Rolex does stand by there product and under warranty will make it right.

AK DeepSea · 13 December 2018, 01:00 AM

Seems the US has to rebuild a lot of these Swiss made watches.....?

lenfried29 · 13 December 2018, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Smyth

You can disagree all you want but Rolex is a mass produced watch. It does not happen often relatively speaking but does happen and is unfortunate. Rolex does stand by there product and under warranty will make it right.

Well, cases like this ruing Rolex reputation IMO. And we as Rolex owners need to address these issues, otherwise it will continue and even accelerate.

pickettt · 13 December 2018, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by maizerage25

Nothing is 100% perfect and things will inevitably break.

Does “inevitably “ mean after 6 months?

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Originally Posted by lenfried29

I disagree with you on this. Rolex is not an ordinary product. They claim perfection about Rolex watches. There're too many posts about something is braking. But, I like your attitude. I'll be going crazy over $9K and 6 month old broken watch. Hope RSC will sort this out for you correctly.

I’m with you in this one. I can buy a $14.99 watch that’ll last longer than 6 months. I have a reasonable expectation that a $9k watch be dependable.

maizerage25 · 13 December 2018, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by pickettt

Does “inevitably “ mean after 6 months?

Obviously not; it means the watch will fail (i.e. require servicing) at some point in it's life. Most products have a bathtub curve - you'll have higher instances of failure at the beginning (could be manufacturing issue) and also near the end of life (wear out), with a lower failure occurrences during most of the life of the product.

All failures lie on this curve at some point, hence "inevitably".

GolfPunk · 13 December 2018, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by AK DeepSea

Seems the US has to rebuild a lot of these Swiss made watches.....?

Well that’s a xenophobic comment if ever I heard one...USA supremacy eh??

AK DeepSea · 13 December 2018, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by GolfPunk

Well that’s a xenophobic comment if ever I heard one...USA supremacy eh??

Nothing wrong with a little pride for my country....is there?

There has been a rash of comments lately on quality concerns and reliability issues. That’s unbecoming for a company that prides itself on “perfection”.

GolfPunk · 13 December 2018, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by AK DeepSea

Nothing wrong with a little pride for my country....is there?

There has been a rash of comments lately on quality concerns and reliability issues. That’s unbecoming for a company that prides itself on “perfection”.

I think the Rolex employed Swiss watchmakers know exactly what they are doing...more so than the USA watchmakers.

AK DeepSea · 13 December 2018, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by GolfPunk

I think the Rolex employed Swiss watchmakers know exactly what they are doing...more so than the USA watchmakers.

That’s all fine and dandy but when your 6 month old watch needs to be rebuilt....something is wrong.

GolfPunk · 13 December 2018, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by AK DeepSea

That’s all fine and dandy but when your 6 month old watch needs to be rebuilt....something is wrong.

Let’s discuss the reliability of USA cars as opposed to German made cars shall we?

lenfried29 · 13 December 2018, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by maizerage25

Obviously not; it means the watch will fail (i.e. require servicing) at some point in it's life. Most products have a bathtub curve - you'll have higher instances of failure at the beginning (could be manufacturing issue) and also near the end of life (wear out), with a lower failure occurrences during most of the life of the product.

All failures lie on this curve at some point, hence "inevitably".

OP Please keep us updated on the repair progress of your watch. Would be very valuable for TRF to know what was broken if any. Good luck with your BLNR

maizerage25 · 13 December 2018, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by lenfried29

OP Please keep us updated on the repair progress of your watch. Would be very valuable for TRF to know what was broken if any. Good luck with your BLNR

I will - search history shows some threads with similar questions but most people don't seem to update. I'm hoping this just means the watches are fully wound, and once they run low will wind smoothly once again!

Maiden · 13 December 2018, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by AK DeepSea

Nothing wrong with a little pride for my country....is there?

There has been a rash of comments lately on quality concerns and reliability issues. That’s unbecoming for a company that prides itself on “perfection”.

Just curious about the "rash of threads" you have seen. I haven't really noticed anything out of the norm over my 4 years here daily? I may have missed them?

AK DeepSea · 13 December 2018, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by GolfPunk

Let’s discuss the reliability of USA cars as opposed to German made cars shall we?

No need to there. I drive 100% Japanese (made in Japan with 100% Japanese components) cars. More reliable than both German and USA produced vehicles.

pickettt · 13 December 2018, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by AK DeepSea

Seems the US has to rebuild a lot of these Swiss made watches.....?

Quote:

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

Well that’s a xenophobic comment if ever I heard one...USA supremacy eh??

Let’s leave this alone.

GolfPunk · 13 December 2018, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by AK DeepSea

No need to there. I drive 100% Japanese (made in Japan with 100% Japanese components) cars. More reliable than both German and USA produced vehicles.

Well try Japanese Grand Seiko if you feel Swiss Rolex are Sub-standard

padi56 · 13 December 2018, 04:03 AM

Cool it guys.

GolfPunk · 13 December 2018, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Cool it guys.

Certainly Peter....the above post was a light hearted joke

AK DeepSea · 13 December 2018, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by GolfPunk

Certainly Peter....the above post was a light hearted joke

As was my rebuilt in America comment. Cheers brother.

GolfPunk · 13 December 2018, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by AK DeepSea

As was my rebuilt in America comment. Cheers brother.

All the best...good banter

SearChart · 13 December 2018, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by V25V

Not normal. That said, while you have a clutch in there to prevent overwinding, I would stop that routine you have going. No need to do it and as long as you are wearing it, the power reserve to stay about full.

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There is no 'clutch', it is just the mainspring that slips inside the barrel when fully wound.

12 December 2018, 11:27 PM	#1
maizerage25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: Cleveland, OH Watch: 216570, 116710BLNR Posts: 137	BLNR winding resistance and grinding/scraping noise While putting my daughter to bed last night, I took off my 6 month old BLNR and went to wind it a bit. I do this sometimes on my watches, just give it a few winds to make sure everything is working okay. However, when I went to wind it there was a lot of resistance and a grinding or scraping noise which is something I've never heard before (this is my 2nd Rolex, have had a ExII for 3 years). The only thing I can think is that the watch may be fully wound after wearing it all day. I waited over night and it is still doing it in the morning after about 8 hours. Is this normal for a fully wound watch? The plan is to let it run down completely and try to wind again to see if it feels normal again before taking in to the AD/RSC. The watch has been working fine and been keeping great time.

12 December 2018, 11:29 PM	#2
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,650	No not normal, needs to go back for RSC warranty service. I had the same thing happen to my Sub C a couple of years ago after I purchased it. RSC fixed it quickly, new seals and gaskets and good to go. __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

13 December 2018, 04:03 AM	#26
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,268	Cool it guys. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

12 December 2018, 11:39 PM	#3
V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,340	Not normal. That said, while you have a clutch in there to prevent overwinding, I would stop that routine you have going. No need to do it and as long as you are wearing it, the power reserve to stay about full. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

12 December 2018, 11:54 PM	#5
lenfried29 Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Far Far Away Watch: tick-tock Posts: 1,206	Sorry OP for this happening to you Rolex. Reading posts like this is scary. I don't expect this happening with Rolex. Especially 6 month old watch.

13 December 2018, 01:00 AM	#11
AK DeepSea Banned Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: MAGA2020 Posts: 242	Seems the US has to rebuild a lot of these Swiss made watches.....?

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