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emersm · 2 September 2012, 11:38 PM

I purchased my submariner new in 2005 and today is the first time I have had a problem. I tried to wind it and immediately noticed that it felt different when winding, like it was not really engaging. I placed the watch on my arm thinking the arm movement would start the watch, but it has not.
I only wear the watch in the evenings and weekends and always have to wind and set the date/time manually. The watch has never been serviced.

Any suggestions? I am new to this forum as of this morning.

Thank you in advance

colin hill · 3 September 2012, 03:47 AM

Time for a service, its been 7 years.

Rikki · 3 September 2012, 09:59 AM

The wig wag is stuck probably because of lack of lubrication, when you try to wind give it a quick spin to try to get it to engage. Service is definately recommended. Rikki

ldogg53 · 5 September 2012, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by colin hill

Time for a service, its been 7 years.

This. Prob a mainspring.

Dionissis · 30 November 2012, 03:31 AM

Actually I had the same problem with my Gmt 2 (the crown not engaging) but rolex technician said it's nothing wrong, give it a quick spin and it will work! And it did! But it allways winds OK when moving.

Tools · 1 December 2012, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dionissis

Actually I had the same problem with my Gmt 2 (the crown not engaging) but rolex technician said it's nothing wrong, give it a quick spin and it will work! And it did! But it allways winds OK when moving.

While it is true that there is likely nothing physically wrong with the mechanism, this is a symptom..

The actual problem is, likely, lack of lubrication. Lack of lubrication means metal-to-metal cotact and, therefore, excessive wear and tear. Get it cleaned and re-oiled..

2 September 2012, 11:38 PM	#1
emersm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Merle Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,479	Submariner 16613 will not wind I purchased my submariner new in 2005 and today is the first time I have had a problem. I tried to wind it and immediately noticed that it felt different when winding, like it was not really engaging. I placed the watch on my arm thinking the arm movement would start the watch, but it has not. I only wear the watch in the evenings and weekends and always have to wind and set the date/time manually. The watch has never been serviced. Any suggestions? I am new to this forum as of this morning. Thank you in advance

3 September 2012, 03:47 AM	#2
colin hill "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: uk Watch: Date just 116234 Posts: 40	Time for a service, its been 7 years. __________________

3 September 2012, 09:59 AM	#3
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	The wig wag is stuck probably because of lack of lubrication, when you try to wind give it a quick spin to try to get it to engage. Service is definately recommended. Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

30 November 2012, 03:31 AM	#5
Dionissis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Athens, greece Watch: 16710 pepsi Posts: 61	Actually I had the same problem with my Gmt 2 (the crown not engaging) but rolex technician said it's nothing wrong, give it a quick spin and it will work! And it did! But it allways winds OK when moving.

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