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klayface · 7 November 2008, 01:38 PM

I read somewhere that the self winding mechanism on a rolex was meant to be on a right hand (wrist ) is this true ?

Link :
http://www.europastar.com/europastar.../watchcare.jsp

Look under the winding Q and A paragraph on winding , the guy states the watch is best on the right wrist.

Andad · 7 November 2008, 02:04 PM

That is correct. I always insist on a 'left handed' watch when I buy one.

shanegg · 7 November 2008, 02:09 PM

Good god........

sea-dweller · 7 November 2008, 02:10 PM

That's the first I've heard of this. Maybe I need a Orbita 'right handed' winder (smiles).

SLS · 7 November 2008, 02:12 PM

Just when I thought i had heard everything....
~Scott

bodybump · 7 November 2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SLS

Just when I thought i had heard everything....
~Scott

hahahaha me too scott...i might not be so surprise if somebody tells us that Rolex is best worn in the ankle...

SLS · 7 November 2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

hahahaha me too scott...i might not be so surprise if somebody tells us that Rolex is best worn in the ankle...

Which one, your right or left?

~Scott

bodybump · 7 November 2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SLS

Which one, your right or left?

~Scott

left one scott..i got my ankle bracelet on my right hahaahaha

JJ Irani · 7 November 2008, 04:18 PM

What a crazy, pointless thread!!

limbo · 7 November 2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

...i might not be so surprise if somebody tells us that Rolex is best worn in the ankle...

You wear it on your ankle when you go to bed. The left or right ankle depends on which side of the bed you sleep on.....

Essar · 8 November 2008, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

hahahaha me too scott...i might not be so surprise if somebody tells us that Rolex is best worn in the ankle...

Are you sure? Sounds like you're talking about a Ro'legs'

boyet · 8 November 2008, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

hahahaha me too scott...i might not be so surprise if somebody tells us that Rolex is best worn in the ankle...

How do you call it, ANKLE WATCH

cody p · 7 November 2008, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klayface

I read somewhere that the self winding mechanism on a rolex was meant to be on a right hand (wrist ) is this true ?

Link :
http://www.europastar.com/europastar.../watchcare.jsp

Look under the winding Q and A paragraph on winding , the guy states the watch is best on the right wrist.

i don't think that's what is stated. i think the article is saying that most mechs are calibrated for righties who will wear it on their left wrist, crown down, on the outside of the wrist.

Timber Loftis · 7 November 2008, 02:22 PM

I wear it on the right because I'm left handed, but it keeps no better time when it's there than it does sitting on the shelf.

Andad · 7 November 2008, 04:48 PM

Chris B · 7 November 2008, 05:08 PM

Should always wear on right wrist if using a left-handed hammer

marshallr47 · 7 November 2008, 06:26 PM

Crazy stuff!

rilu · 7 November 2008, 05:19 PM

I heard that it winds best if you put it on a watchwinder and tie it to your wrist.

C. Davidson · 7 November 2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rilu

I heard that it winds best if you put it on a watchwinder and tie it to your wrist.

Z-Sub · 7 November 2008, 05:54 PM

ONLY if you move your right hand much more than your left

chicagowatchman · 7 November 2008, 06:13 PM

It depends what your right hand is doing????

dro57 · 7 November 2008, 06:16 PM

Actually, you all need to factor in the rotation of the earth and which way your are facing, coupled with the gravitational effect of the moon.

toph · 7 November 2008, 08:34 PM

This reminds me a very true story at school. it was summer 1998 or 99 (rugby and football seasons had finished) and our school does an athletics competition. So twice a week everyone does track and field 'training'. During one training lesson , it was time to practice the the Javelin . Just before his turn, one boy says to the teacher - 'Sir, I am lefthanded', Without breaking stride the teacher says ' you should have told me earlier as now you will need to go back to equipment area and get yourself a left handed javelin, you will see them when you get there'. So off he went. It was only 10 minutes later when he returned empty handed and saw people laughing that it dawned on him that its a darn JAVELIN!!!

simoesm · 7 November 2008, 09:02 PM

I had the most pleasant burst of laughter for the past few days.

Thanks guys.

Quicksilver · 7 November 2008, 09:32 PM

As long as your alive Perpetual Movements will perform ok. Its movement that's the key.

mfer · 8 November 2008, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klayface

I read somewhere that the self winding mechanism on a rolex was meant to be on a right hand (wrist ) is this true ?

Link :
http://www.europastar.com/europastar.../watchcare.jsp

Look under the winding Q and A paragraph on winding , the guy states the watch is best on the right wrist.

astcell · 8 November 2008, 02:27 AM

It works on your right wrist if you walk backwards.

Irish Dan · 8 November 2008, 02:32 AM

No wonder I'm loosing seconds, I'm switching arms right now.

Incurable · 8 November 2008, 02:36 AM

That was a rumor made up by an amputee...

jnewell · 8 November 2008, 03:17 AM

You are right. This is a little known fact, but it only applies in the Northern hemisphere. In the Southern hemisphere, you must wear the watch on your left hand for best results.

Quote:

Originally Posted by klayface

I read somewhere that the self winding mechanism on a rolex was meant to be on a right hand (wrist ) is this true ?

Link :
http://www.europastar.com/europastar.../watchcare.jsp

Look under the winding Q and A paragraph on winding , the guy states the watch is best on the right wrist.

7 November 2008, 01:38 PM	#1
klayface Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Chuck Norris Location: So. California Watch: SS Daytona w/ dial Posts: 346	is it true that the self winding mechanism on a rolex works best on your right wrist? I read somewhere that the self winding mechanism on a rolex was meant to be on a right hand (wrist ) is this true ? Link : http://www.europastar.com/europastar.../watchcare.jsp Look under the winding Q and A paragraph on winding , the guy states the watch is best on the right wrist.

7 November 2008, 02:04 PM	#2
Andad 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,436	That is correct. I always insist on a 'left handed' watch when I buy one. __________________ E

7 November 2008, 02:09 PM	#3
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7 November 2008, 02:10 PM	#4
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	That's the first I've heard of this. Maybe I need a Orbita 'right handed' winder (smiles). __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

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SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Just when I thought i had heard everything.... ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

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Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	I wear it on the right because I'm left handed, but it keeps no better time when it's there than it does sitting on the shelf.

7 November 2008, 04:48 PM	#15
Andad 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,436	__________________ E

7 November 2008, 05:08 PM	#16
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Should always wear on right wrist if using a left-handed hammer

7 November 2008, 06:26 PM	#17
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Crazy stuff! __________________ Ron

7 November 2008, 05:19 PM	#18
rilu Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: las Posts: 129	I heard that it winds best if you put it on a watchwinder and tie it to your wrist.

7 November 2008, 05:54 PM	#20
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	ONLY if you move your right hand much more than your left __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

7 November 2008, 06:13 PM	#21
chicagowatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago IL Watch: Platinum DDMasterp Posts: 1,983	It depends what your right hand is doing???? __________________ Men's Platinum Day Date Masterpiece Men's 18k Day Date Crown Collection Men's Franck Muller 18k Conquistador Cortez Men's SS Cartier Pasha MEMBER # 5534 USA CHICAGO IL

7 November 2008, 06:16 PM	#22
dro57 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Watch: Waiting for new PO Posts: 124	Actually, you all need to factor in the rotation of the earth and which way your are facing, coupled with the gravitational effect of the moon.

7 November 2008, 08:34 PM	#23
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	This reminds me a very true story at school. it was summer 1998 or 99 (rugby and football seasons had finished) and our school does an athletics competition. So twice a week everyone does track and field 'training'. During one training lesson , it was time to practice the the Javelin . Just before his turn, one boy says to the teacher - 'Sir, I am lefthanded', Without breaking stride the teacher says ' you should have told me earlier as now you will need to go back to equipment area and get yourself a left handed javelin, you will see them when you get there'. So off he went. It was only 10 minutes later when he returned empty handed and saw people laughing that it dawned on him that its a darn JAVELIN!!! __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

7 November 2008, 09:02 PM	#24
simoesm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Manuel Location: Portugal Watch: SS Sub Date Black Posts: 260	I had the most pleasant burst of laughter for the past few days. Thanks guys.

7 November 2008, 09:32 PM	#25
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	As long as your alive Perpetual Movements will perform ok. Its movement that's the key. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

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astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	It works on your right wrist if you walk backwards. __________________ SS GMTII "D", TT GMTIIc "Z"

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