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Atl · 21 November 2005, 10:56 AM

Is it possible to manually over wind a new model Rolex?? On my Jaeger Reverso, you know when it is fully wound because it stops you. What do you guys think?

RogerF · 21 November 2005, 11:12 AM

The clutch mechanism slips once its fully wound. (not exact terms but thats how my watchmaker explained it to me since he knows I am into cars) You cant overwind a Rolex.

Rockrolex · 21 November 2005, 11:21 AM

Roger's right. You can't overwind a Rolex. Another one of their nice features.

Atl · 21 November 2005, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RogerF

The clutch mechanism slips once its fully wound. (not exact terms but thats how my watchmaker explained it to me since he knows I am into cars) You cant overwind a Rolex.

Thanks for the answer, so, you put on the snow chains yet? That car's got to be a handful in the snow.

RogerF · 21 November 2005, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Atl

Thanks for the answer, so, you put on the snow chains yet? That car's got to be a handful in the snow.

LOL its been icy, so I used the E39 (man I love that car, wish my dad would buy a new E60 and sell me his old 5er cheap)

My car isnt so bad since its in stick, I find manual cars are easier to control in slippery conditions

Atl · 21 November 2005, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RogerF

LOL its been icy, so I used the E39 (man I love that car, wish my dad would buy a new E60 and sell me his old 5er cheap)

My car isnt so bad since its in stick, I find manual cars are easier to control in slippery conditions

I had a 93 Corvette, we don't get a lot of snow down here, but in 94, you sent us a present. We got about a foot, with up to three foot drifts. I wanted to test the traction control, since it was the first car I drove that had it. I think we have about one snow plow in the whole state of Georgia, but they did try to salt/sand the roads. Anyway, with nothing else to do, and the city all but shut down (3 inches does that here!), I ventured out for a drive. It was stupid maybe, but alot of fun sliding around. So, I get up to the country area, and it is getting REALLY slippery, when I pass not one but two Jeep 4x4's stuck in the snow, on the side of the road, you should have seen their faces as this two wheel drive, low profile tire, red Corvette, drive right on by. I was priceless!!!

I then turned around and drove back home before I got stuck too. That was a great day! I wish I could have photographed their expressions.

P.s. Keep that white stuff to yourselves this year!!

JJ Irani · 21 November 2005, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Atl

Thanks for the answer, so, you put on the snow chains yet? That car's got to be a handful in the snow.

Wow....Atl, that was one of the slickest and smoothest hijacks I've ever seen!!

Nicely done, pal!!

maverick · 21 November 2005, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Atl

Is it possible to manually over wind a new model Rolex?? On my Jaeger Reverso, you know when it is fully wound because it stops you. What do you guys think?

About 40 turns will fully wind it. =) maverick

JJ Irani · 21 November 2005, 03:08 PM

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About 40 turns will fully wind it. =) maverick

That's right....41st turn of the crown and you go into overdrive!!!

Earl · 21 November 2005, 08:18 PM

And his own thread at that !!!!!

Goodwatch · 22 November 2005, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by RogerF

The Dutch mechanism slips once its fully wound. (not exact terms but thats how my watchmaker explained it to me since he knows I am into cars) You cant overwind a Rolex.

What do you mean by "The Dutch mechanism slips"?

22 November 2005, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RogerF

LOL its been icy, so I used the E39 (man I love that car, wish my dad would buy a new E60 and sell me his old 5er cheap)

Roger, you can pick them up quite cheap these days. I noted the value of them dropped quite a bit when the new 5 was released. I love mine, but am parking it now......

padi56 · 22 November 2005, 06:33 PM

As far as I know all automatics you cannot over-wind, they all have a clutch mechanism to prevent this happening

JJ Irani · 23 November 2005, 03:44 AM

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As far as I know all automatics you cannot over-wind, they all have a clutch mechanism to prevent this happening

I think this only applies to the modern day ones. With the vintage autos, you had to be careful not to overwind.

21 November 2005, 10:56 AM	#1
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padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,559	As far as I know all automatics you cannot over-wind, they all have a clutch mechanism to prevent this happening __________________ 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

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