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Old 13 September 2007, 01:15 PM   #1
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hey guys, been looking around for a forum for info/updates/pics on rolex...i think ive found it!

purchased my SD4000 a couple of days ago. i have several watches in my collection, and will probably rotate this in weekly.

my question is how often do i need to wind my SD. is it everyday i wear it; or if i put it on and its running, should i just wear it and go?

ps. can someone please list a quick rundown of the abbreviations used here...

also, im on the waiting list for the 50th green sub, what does LV stand for?

thanks in advance, look forward to reading...
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Old 13 September 2007, 01:20 PM   #2
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Icon2 Louis Vuitton?

LV = Louis Vuitton........

Just Kidding , it means "Lunette Verde", the color of the Bezel.

Verde = Green
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Old 13 September 2007, 01:50 PM   #3
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Old 13 September 2007, 02:25 PM   #4
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The SD has the 3135 movement... approx 40 hrs power reserve.

If you wear it 24/7, no need to wind. If the SD is part of a rotation, make sure you give it a good wind 30+ turns if unworn for 36 hrs.
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Old 13 September 2007, 06:13 PM   #5
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hey guys, been looking around for a forum for info/updates/pics on rolex...i think ive found it!

purchased my SD4000 a couple of days ago. i have several watches in my collection, and will probably rotate this in weekly.

my question is how often do i need to wind my SD. is it everyday i wear it; or if i put it on and its running, should i just wear it and go?

ps. can someone please list a quick rundown of the abbreviations used here...

also, im on the waiting list for the 50th green sub, what does LV stand for?

thanks in advance, look forward to reading...

Welcome to the forum Thomas311! Glad to have you aboard.

If you wear your new SD everyday or if it doesnt stop, then there is no need to wind your watch. You only wind it when your watch actually stops. It has about a 44 hour power reserve so you can wear it every other day while alternating with any watch and you should be fine.

If the time comes that you need to wind the watch to get it started again, make sure you completely unscrew the crown from the thread before you start winding. You dont have to pull it out like when you adjust it, just make sure its unscrewed from the thread. Then slowly wind it 30 times clockwise and when you are finished, make sure the crown is screwed back in but not way too tight.

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Old 13 September 2007, 06:29 PM   #6
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Welcome to TRR!

I have just bought the SD (again), too

The SD is an automatic watch, so when you wear it, it gets its energy from your wrist movements.

If you let it rest, the power reserve will be about 44 hours before the watch stops (depending on how much the watch had left in energy/power reserve.

I have written a thorough description on how to best WIND and SET your watch. You can find it in the FAQ's.

Here is the link:

Winding/setting your watch. CLICK HERE TO READ!

And here is a "sticky" about abbreviations:

Sticky: Abbreviations

I hope it helps!

BTW: You're welcome to read THIS below thread:

MY SD

where you can see some pics of MY SD.

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Old 13 September 2007, 08:36 PM   #7
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Congrats on the SD! A great watch with so much history!!

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