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-Vanguard- · 29 February 2020, 12:56 PM

Had the watch about a week now and its been keeping perfect time to the second. No + or - since it was set. This is quite impressive.

I do wind it a couple of times if I dont wear it for a day and noticed a weird issue.

When I unscrew the crown, sometimes I can turn it counter-clockwise forever and it wont pop out fully. Once I turn it clockwise, it will pop out after half a turn.

This doesnt happen all the time, sometimes it will pop out with from counter clockwise turning.

Is this just how the watch works sometimes or is it a defect?

Pantheon · 29 February 2020, 12:58 PM

Does sound like an issue. Also if you don't wear it for only a day I wouldn't wind the movement. It still has plenty of reserve left

cop414 · 29 February 2020, 12:59 PM

It’s normal, no worries. My Submariner does the same thing and has done it for years.

-Vanguard- · 29 February 2020, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pantheon

Does sound like an issue. Also if you don't wear it for only a day I wouldn't wind the movement. It still has plenty of reserve left

I know, I just don't know how much reserve it currently has, you know what I mean?

I doubt it was full reserve from when the dealer set it.

sgwatchguy · 29 February 2020, 01:09 PM

Not a defect. That’s how it is 9/10 times for me as well. And that’s fine.

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-Vanguard- · 29 February 2020, 01:11 PM

Thanks guys!

jeorge · 29 February 2020, 07:33 PM

Normal like it was said

Cabaiguan · 29 February 2020, 10:16 PM

Normal.

eco8gator · 29 February 2020, 11:27 PM

Normal...

1William · 29 February 2020, 11:41 PM

No issues.

ap1 · 29 February 2020, 11:48 PM

It’s fine , enjoy

Pantheon · 1 March 2020, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pantheon

Does sound like an issue. Also if you don't wear it for only a day I wouldn't wind the movement. It still has plenty of reserve left

Ugh just realized I said does instead of doesn't. Agree with everyone else here

1911 Man · 1 March 2020, 01:21 AM

My Datejust with the 3135 movement does the same thing

calh22a · 1 March 2020, 01:50 AM

Mine does that too. Normal

brandrea · 1 March 2020, 01:54 AM

Normal. I find I need to turn it out about 2 full turns before it pops out to position 1, then I move it forward a 1/4-1/2 turn and it then pops out to the winding position

kieselguhr · 1 March 2020, 02:04 AM

Sounds normal. Congratulations on your new watch!

JasTPE · 1 March 2020, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Vanguard-

Had the watch about a week now and its been keeping perfect time to the second. No + or - since it was set. This is quite impressive.

I do wind it a couple of times if I dont wear it for a day and noticed a weird issue.

When I unscrew the crown, sometimes I can turn it counter-clockwise forever and it wont pop out fully. Once I turn it clockwise, it will pop out after half a turn.

This doesnt happen all the time, sometimes it will pop out with from counter clockwise turning.

Is this just how the watch works sometimes or is it a defect?

You are good! It's a beautiful watch~ Enjoy!

JasTPE

FTX I · 1 March 2020, 02:10 AM

Normal. I'd say be patient and wait until it pops. Don't force it and the watch will be fine. Welcome to TRF.

GGGMT · 1 March 2020, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Vanguard-

Had the watch about a week now and its been keeping perfect time to the second. No + or - since it was set. This is quite impressive.

I do wind it a couple of times if I dont wear it for a day and noticed a weird issue.

When I unscrew the crown, sometimes I can turn it counter-clockwise forever and it wont pop out fully. Once I turn it clockwise, it will pop out after half a turn.

This doesnt happen all the time, sometimes it will pop out with from counter clockwise turning.

Is this just how the watch works sometimes or is it a defect?

Normal I think.

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Tools · 1 March 2020, 02:34 AM

The crown mechanism is a spring-loaded, upside down socket and wrench.

When the crown (wrench) is turned, and released, it still needs to align with and engage the socket (soldered to the bottom) to function.

Sometimes it can be fiddly. (Yes, that is an engineering term

)

daveo5 · 1 March 2020, 04:48 AM

Ok my ‘normal’ for several Rolexes.

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dardeca · 1 March 2020, 05:59 AM

My BLRO is the same way. Matter of fact, I can't recall a single Rolex I've owned where I didn't have to turn the crown clockwise just a tag for it to pop out fully so it could be wound.

Completely normal.

polaris72 · 1 March 2020, 08:46 PM

Same thing with my Sub 114060, Explorer 214270, and my wife's OP 31 mm.

29 February 2020, 12:56 PM	#1
-Vanguard- "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: NY Posts: 3	Just picked up a brand new Submariner Date from Wempe- Crown question Had the watch about a week now and its been keeping perfect time to the second. No + or - since it was set. This is quite impressive. I do wind it a couple of times if I dont wear it for a day and noticed a weird issue. When I unscrew the crown, sometimes I can turn it counter-clockwise forever and it wont pop out fully. Once I turn it clockwise, it will pop out after half a turn. This doesnt happen all the time, sometimes it will pop out with from counter clockwise turning. Is this just how the watch works sometimes or is it a defect?

29 February 2020, 12:59 PM	#3
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,844	It’s normal, no worries. My Submariner does the same thing and has done it for years. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

29 February 2020, 01:09 PM	#5
sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	Not a defect. That’s how it is 9/10 times for me as well. And that’s fine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

1 March 2020, 02:34 AM	#20
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,082	The crown mechanism is a spring-loaded, upside down socket and wrench. When the crown (wrench) is turned, and released, it still needs to align with and engage the socket (soldered to the bottom) to function. Sometimes it can be fiddly. (Yes, that is an engineering term ) __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

29 February 2020, 12:58 PM	#2
Pantheon Banned Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Ritchie Location: NYC & LI Watch: VC and AP Posts: 580	Does sound like an issue. Also if you don't wear it for only a day I wouldn't wind the movement. It still has plenty of reserve left

29 February 2020, 01:11 PM	#6
-Vanguard- "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: NY Posts: 3	Thanks guys!

29 February 2020, 07:33 PM	#7
jeorge "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: U.S.A Posts: 139	Normal like it was said

29 February 2020, 10:16 PM	#8
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,150	Normal.

29 February 2020, 11:27 PM	#9
eco8gator "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida Watch: 5060/a Posts: 1,119	Normal...

29 February 2020, 11:41 PM	#10
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,971	No issues.

29 February 2020, 11:48 PM	#11
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,083	It’s fine , enjoy

1 March 2020, 01:21 AM	#13
1911 Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: Ben Location: Utah Watch: Sub date Posts: 145	My Datejust with the 3135 movement does the same thing

1 March 2020, 01:50 AM	#14
calh22a Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: California Posts: 802	Mine does that too. Normal

1 March 2020, 01:54 AM	#15
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,956	Normal. I find I need to turn it out about 2 full turns before it pops out to position 1, then I move it forward a 1/4-1/2 turn and it then pops out to the winding position

1 March 2020, 02:04 AM	#16
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,465	Sounds normal. Congratulations on your new watch!

1 March 2020, 02:10 AM	#18
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Normal. I'd say be patient and wait until it pops. Don't force it and the watch will be fine. Welcome to TRF.

1 March 2020, 04:48 AM	#21
daveo5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Las Vegas NV Watch: 14060M COSC Posts: 1,329	Ok my ‘normal’ for several Rolexes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

1 March 2020, 05:59 AM	#22
dardeca 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: US Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,452	My BLRO is the same way. Matter of fact, I can't recall a single Rolex I've owned where I didn't have to turn the crown clockwise just a tag for it to pop out fully so it could be wound. Completely normal.

1 March 2020, 08:46 PM	#23
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	Same thing with my Sub 114060, Explorer 214270, and my wife's OP 31 mm.

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