Sea-Dweller manual winding problem?

[miro1270]

It doesn't seem normal to me that when manually winding the watch there is a noise like the gear inside skips. Otherwise the watch works normally without rushing or lagging.

Any advice on this manual winding noise. The watch is still under warranty, should I take it for inspection? Has anyone had a similar problem?

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Have not had that problem but if still under warranty and you have an AD you can take it to for evaluation I would certainly start there.

[Brian Page]

Are you sure it simply isn't just fully wound? - it's made to slip when it's at full wind.

[Robf52]

Originally Posted by Brian Page

Are you sure it simply isn't just fully wound? - it's made to slip when it's at full wind.

My thought also.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by miro1270@gmail.com

It doesn't seem normal to me that when manually winding the watch there is a noise like the gear inside skips. Otherwise the watch works normally without rushing or lagging.

Any advice on this manual winding noise. The watch is still under warranty, should I take it for inspection? Has anyone had a similar problem?

What reference is your Sea-Dweller?
Your answer may influence the quality of feedback

[watchnut73]

slip clutch designed to stop over winding. let the watch power run down completely then see if it has gone. i did this with mine, winding is now super smooth

[painexpert]

Originally Posted by miro1270@gmail.com

It doesn't seem normal to me that when manually winding the watch there is a noise like the gear inside skips. Otherwise the watch works normally without rushing or lagging.

Any advice on this manual winding noise. The watch is still under warranty, should I take it for inspection? Has anyone had a similar problem?

Are you overwinding it?

[Rolex1982]

Originally Posted by watchnut73

slip clutch designed to stop over winding. let the watch power run down completely then see if it has gone. i did this with mine, winding is now super smooth

This, +1

[miro1270]

Thanks everyone for the advice.

I tried everything even when the power was completely down and it's slipping again. The curious thing is after it starts running it runs very precisely.

[samsmart]

16600, 116600, 126600?

You shouldn't really notice the clutch. If it doesn't feel smooth when winding I would at least take it to a competent watch smith. Not a fast-fix in the mall.

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[Pepperjack]

To me, it sounds like it may be a sign something is going on with the automatic module. The two most common problems I can think of are that the reversing wheels are magnetized or the oiling is improperly done. Both of these can make you feel the gears while winding; it might be like slipping or a bit grainy. I would try getting the watch demagnetized, then go from there.

[miro1270]

The watch is 3 years old.

As far as I know the SD43 is a 15000 Gauss Paramagnetic with blue Parachrom hairspring.

I'll probably have to send it to a service center, then I'll write what they told me from there.

[painexpert]

I agree, it's off to the RSC.