Spring slipping

[swissfrank]

Hi all
I was wondering if you fully wind your watch before wearing ( 40+) and then wear the watch when you are really active most of the day, will the mainspring be slipping all day, or doesn’t the rotor have enough “torque” to make the spring slip? I can feel it slip when winding, and hope it doesn’t do that all day
Thanks, Frank

[Easy E]

1. It is designed to slip
2. Normal wear won't get it there
3. Wear and enjoy

[padi56]

Originally Posted by swissfrank

Hi all
I was wondering if you fully wind your watch before wearing ( 40+) and then wear the watch when you are really active most of the day, will the mainspring be slipping all day, or doesn’t the rotor have enough “torque” to make the spring slip? I can feel it slip when winding, and hope it doesn’t do that all day
Thanks, Frank

Well like most all auto movements al that happens is when mainspring is fully wound up it just slips in the spring-barrel and no real wear as mainsprings and barrel are replaced as part of normal routine service. But today with Rolex watches in general are quite pampered its doubtful if many today reach full mainspring power even if worn.

[saxo3]

Originally Posted by Easy E

1. It is designed to slip
2. Normal wear won't get it there
3. Wear and enjoy

1. yes.
2. I achieve max. amplitudes with normal wear, for some of my watches even w/o winding from full stop.
3. yes.

[Andad]

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