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19 February 2020, 01:42 PM | #1 |
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Slight "Grinding" When Winding Exp II (216570)
Since getting the watch in September and wearing it nearly daily, I've been nagged by a slight "gravelly" feedback when winding. It's like there is an occasional mechanical friction or grind during each spin of the crown. It's not bad and it is far from continuous. But it is felt at least once or twice during each turn. I initially thought that this was due to the newness of the piece but it continues today after plenty of usage. I wouldn't post about it except that I have my wife's new DJ to use for comparison. Her watch is liquid smooth during winding. Otherwise my watch is fine other than running 5 secs/day fast when worn. Thanks!
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20 February 2020, 01:24 AM | #2 |
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AD says “not good!”. It went out to the RSC today.
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21 February 2020, 10:39 PM | #3 |
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Just curious if it was the crown O ring that was making that noise? Please keep us posted on what was discovered during service.
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22 February 2020, 11:31 AM | #4 |
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Will do...if they tell me. I’m not sure how detailed the RSC invoice will be.
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22 February 2020, 01:46 PM | #5 | |
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22 February 2020, 04:29 PM | #6 |
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Most likely a reversing wheel that is toast.
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24 February 2020, 07:45 AM | #7 |
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Is that something I could have broken by misuse? Although I do seem to remember it from the very first moment with the watch.
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2 March 2020, 05:34 PM | #8 |
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My OP39 does this too. Am curious to find out what the problem is.
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3 March 2020, 04:15 AM | #9 |
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3 March 2020, 04:27 AM | #10 |
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My new Sky Dweller felt a bit gritty when being wound. So I left it sit and wind down for a couple of days - smooth as butter...
It may not be as simple as that of course. |
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3 March 2020, 05:48 AM | #12 |
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However, letting it wind down certainly put my mind at rest about the gritty winding. I am not THAT active, so I felt sure it wouldn't have been fully wound - but it was and is obviously very efficient at winding itself. |
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4 March 2020, 09:44 AM | #14 |
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I tried letting it wind down with my OP. No difference. Still has the slight grinding. The weird thing is that it still keeps great time, around 1.4 secs fast per day. I am planning to send it in right before the warranty expires, but i am still curious to know if this is something to worry about or not.
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4 March 2020, 09:48 AM | #15 |
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My BLRO Pepsi is at RSC right now for the same problems. It happened to my Explorer 1 (Mk II) a few years back. Rolex will take care of it, but they won't tell you in detail what is wrong. Might be too little lubrication?
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4 March 2020, 10:01 AM | #16 |
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If it is NOT buttery smooth and silent, it is NOT right.
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4 March 2020, 11:03 AM | #17 |
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Happened with my Explorer 214270, Mk1, and I took it to RSC. They didn't say what exactly happened but I think it got magnetized.
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6 June 2020, 01:01 PM | #18 |
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My watch is back! It was actually ready in March but the store had closed by the time I was able to return the call. It's nice to have it back and also nice to know how a Rolex is supposed to wind: buttery smooth.
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8 June 2020, 10:25 PM | #19 |
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My 4030 Daytona did the same thing just before the mainspring broke.
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That's interesting - just checked my SD43 and whilst there is is a slight friction or drag on winding which I understood to be the norm, it certainly does not feel like it's grinding. Must keep an eye.
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