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arinsd · 3 July 2016, 03:51 AM

Sorry if this has been addressed before...

I'm assuming it's normal to have some play in the stem when adjusting time correct? What I mean is ther is a a tiny bit of lag before the hands really get to moving.

kromdom · 3 July 2016, 04:54 AM

just checked mine (16610, A serial) and did not notice any "play" or "lag" at all

Jack T · 3 July 2016, 04:57 AM

It varies, but my Rolex's are the best, very sticky minute hands when setting.

And by the way, not to get too metaphysical...we can not adjust time, only the watch.

arinsd · 3 July 2016, 05:02 AM

Humm. Maybe I used the wrong term with lag. It's lose to start and the hands move very very slightly at first, then you feel greater resistance and the hands move faster. In other words the resistance is not the same at the beginning.

stil · 3 July 2016, 06:52 AM

All mine have a bit of play. There have been many threads on this. Normal.

Sublover2166 · 3 July 2016, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by arinsd

Sorry if this has been addressed before...

I'm assuming it's normal to have some play in the stem when adjusting time correct? What I mean is ther is a a tiny bit of lag before the hands really get to moving.

Yes, normal for there to be "gear lash" in a mechanical movement. Just like the transmission in a car.

Capt. Alex · 3 July 2016, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Sublover2166

Yes, normal for there to be "gear lash" in a mechanical movement. Just like the transmission in a car.

Gear lash- Yes, it is noticeable on my 16610. Play- as in worn components- not in the least.

Friar · 3 July 2016, 09:18 AM

Both my Explorer and Exp II have some play and sometimes I have to set a few times to get the second hand and minute hand sychronized. Amazingly both my Ranger and North Flag set without play and lag.

TJModz · 3 July 2016, 10:32 PM

I turn the minute hand past the minute that I want to set by about 5 and then back to the minute. That seems to help take up the "slack" so that you can set the minute more precisely.

3 July 2016, 03:51 AM	#1
arinsd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: So. Cal Watch: 116610LN Posts: 828	Play when adjusting time? Sorry if this has been addressed before... I'm assuming it's normal to have some play in the stem when adjusting time correct? What I mean is ther is a a tiny bit of lag before the hands really get to moving.

3 July 2016, 04:57 AM	#3
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,647	It varies, but my Rolex's are the best, very sticky minute hands when setting. And by the way, not to get too metaphysical...we can not adjust time, only the watch. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

3 July 2016, 04:54 AM	#2
kromdom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: USA Posts: 530	just checked mine (16610, A serial) and did not notice any "play" or "lag" at all

3 July 2016, 05:02 AM	#4
arinsd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: So. Cal Watch: 116610LN Posts: 828	Humm. Maybe I used the wrong term with lag. It's lose to start and the hands move very very slightly at first, then you feel greater resistance and the hands move faster. In other words the resistance is not the same at the beginning.

3 July 2016, 06:52 AM	#5
stil Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: not stil Location: USA Watch: Rolex n Omega Posts: 1,327	All mine have a bit of play. There have been many threads on this. Normal.

3 July 2016, 09:18 AM	#8
Friar "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Gary Location: Oregon Watch: 214270 216570 Posts: 707	Both my Explorer and Exp II have some play and sometimes I have to set a few times to get the second hand and minute hand sychronized. Amazingly both my Ranger and North Flag set without play and lag.

3 July 2016, 10:32 PM	#9
TJModz "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 25	I turn the minute hand past the minute that I want to set by about 5 and then back to the minute. That seems to help take up the "slack" so that you can set the minute more precisely.

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