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rickyslam · 14 February 2009, 03:24 PM

I have left my watch at home while I was away for the week. I came home today and I saw that my watch was still running. Amazed that it was still running after 4 days I told my pops. He then broke the news that he took it out to wear it a few times. Then I thought about keeping it running, so I gave it one turn and the clicks were extremely loud. Does that just mean that my pops over wound my watch??

Bisquitlips · 14 February 2009, 03:25 PM

Nope. It means he wore it 24/7 while you were away!!

Alcan · 14 February 2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rickyslam

Does that just mean that my pops over wound my watch??

No. It isn't possible to over-wind an automatic Rolex or almost any other automatic wind watch. Unlike manual wind watches, an automatic does not have the mainspring attached solidly to the barrel. It rides in indents in the barrel's inner diameter, and will "slip" when full tension is reached. Below is a graphic of a Rolex mainspring and barrel. The barrel indents are clearly visible at 3:00, 7:00 and 11:00 positions. Others are similar.

gregdolley · 7 March 2009, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

No. It isn't possible to over-wind an automatic Rolex or almost any other automatic wind watch. Unlike manual wind watches, an automatic does not have the mainspring attached solidly to the barrel. It rides in indents in the barrel's inner diameter, and will "slip" when full tension is reached. Below is a graphic of a Rolex mainspring and barrel. The barrel indents are clearly visible at 3:00, 7:00 and 11:00 positions. Others are similar.

Thanks for the pic. I never fully understood how the slip mechanism worked until now.

-Greg

Chris85 · 10 March 2018, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

No. It isn't possible to over-wind an automatic Rolex or almost any other automatic wind watch. Unlike manual wind watches, an automatic does not have the mainspring attached solidly to the barrel. It rides in indents in the barrel's inner diameter, and will "slip" when full tension is reached. Below is a graphic of a Rolex mainspring and barrel. The barrel indents are clearly visible at 3:00, 7:00 and 11:00 positions. Others are similar.

Excellent. Pictures answer all questions! I tested this today, and fully wound my GMT with a 3186.

After awhile, you'll be able to feel that slip. A bit scary I know, but very interesting. Manually winding is a series of smooth clicks up until fully-wound, when you'll feel a small perturbation (slip) in the smoothness.

Now I just need to figure out why a 1 week old 3186 isn't keeping within COSC specs...

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rickyslam · 14 February 2009, 04:44 PM

False alarm fellas. Pops has just been enjoying the watch. I just didn't recognize the way the Datejust wound compared to my Submariner, they click differently. SOrry guys.

Tools · 15 February 2009, 03:23 AM

You can easily tell when they are overwound........

Brushpup · 15 February 2009, 11:39 PM

Good one Tools!!

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Originally Posted by Tools

You can easily tell when they are overwound........

gregdolley · 7 March 2009, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

You can easily tell when they are overwound........

Good one!

Lion · 15 February 2009, 03:35 AM

In the future you are either going to lock your watch up when you away or buy your Dad a Rolex. Ah just kiddin !!!

Bisquitlips · 15 February 2009, 03:58 AM

Honestly. Your Pops just wore it once!

The entire time you were gone! Hehehehe!

chenx15 · 15 February 2009, 04:15 AM

i think it's a sign that you should buy your dad one

Z-Sub · 16 February 2009, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by chenx15

i think it's a sign that you should buy your dad one

bradg · 15 February 2009, 11:38 AM

Yes...you need to get pops a new watch for Fathers DAy. whatta ya say?? Go for it!

yannis · 15 February 2009, 05:47 PM

I have also read it is impossible to over-wind an automatic Rolex.

Gasoil4ever · 15 February 2009, 08:40 PM

By your Dad a Rolex if you can afford it ;-)

I'd love to do so

chenx15 · 16 February 2009, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Gasoil4ever

By your Dad a Rolex if you can afford it ;-)

I'd love to do so

i bought my dad a 16610. he loves it but he keeps returning it to me. i ended up flipping it. i'll just let him use my GMT if he wants.

WatchSmith · 15 February 2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rickyslam

... Then I thought about keeping it running, so I gave it one turn and the clicks were extremely loud. Does that just mean that my pops over wound my watch??

There's nothing in the movement that can increase the loudness of the clicks when you wind the watch. What you're hearing is the spring loaded ratchet clicking as it engages the teeth in the ratchet gear during winding.

rickyslam · 16 February 2009, 04:11 AM

AH! He already hinted me. He said the "the ones with the gold in the center links are very nice"

Maybe soon. I suppose during Father's day. I just have a hard time choosing a TT Datejust or a TT Sub.

Submariner SS · 10 March 2018, 11:33 PM

This is so funny. Yes, he might have worn it once, but he went out dancing and swinging his arms in the air every time the DJ told them to do so

14 February 2009, 03:24 PM	#1
rickyslam "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Ricky Location: City of Sin Watch: Hulk, DaytonaC, DJ Posts: 1,149	Over Wound?? I have left my watch at home while I was away for the week. I came home today and I saw that my watch was still running. Amazed that it was still running after 4 days I told my pops. He then broke the news that he took it out to wear it a few times. Then I thought about keeping it running, so I gave it one turn and the clicks were extremely loud. Does that just mean that my pops over wound my watch??

14 February 2009, 03:25 PM	#2
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Nope. It means he wore it 24/7 while you were away!! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

15 February 2009, 03:23 AM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,473	You can easily tell when they are overwound........ __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

15 February 2009, 03:35 AM	#10
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	In the future you are either going to lock your watch up when you away or buy your Dad a Rolex. Ah just kiddin !!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

15 February 2009, 03:58 AM	#11
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Honestly. Your Pops just wore it once! The entire time you were gone! Hehehehe! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

14 February 2009, 04:44 PM	#6
rickyslam "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Ricky Location: City of Sin Watch: Hulk, DaytonaC, DJ Posts: 1,149	False alarm fellas. Pops has just been enjoying the watch. I just didn't recognize the way the Datejust wound compared to my Submariner, they click differently. SOrry guys.

15 February 2009, 04:15 AM	#12
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15 February 2009, 11:38 AM	#14
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	Yes...you need to get pops a new watch for Fathers DAy. whatta ya say?? Go for it!

15 February 2009, 05:47 PM	#15
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	I have also read it is impossible to over-wind an automatic Rolex. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

15 February 2009, 08:40 PM	#16
Gasoil4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cameroun Watch: GS Snowflake Posts: 1,534	By your Dad a Rolex if you can afford it ;-) I'd love to do so __________________ 16710 GMT Master II "M" , SD4000, GS Snowflake, Stowa Marine Original.

16 February 2009, 04:11 AM	#19
rickyslam "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Ricky Location: City of Sin Watch: Hulk, DaytonaC, DJ Posts: 1,149	AH! He already hinted me. He said the "the ones with the gold in the center links are very nice" Maybe soon. I suppose during Father's day. I just have a hard time choosing a TT Datejust or a TT Sub.

10 March 2018, 11:33 PM	#20
Submariner SS "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 94	This is so funny. Yes, he might have worn it once, but he went out dancing and swinging his arms in the air every time the DJ told them to do so

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