Winding, etc. 3035

[dmauldin]

Just to confirm the proper way to handle my new (to me) DateJust.

Here's what I know. It's a model 16030 with a 3035 movement.

Through searches, I have discovered that the crown must be turned CCW to set the date and also to set the time.

As for winding, should I wind it CCW or CW? Does it matter?

Also, when I'm unscrewing the crown, there is a sound and feel like it's 'winding' the movement during the unscrewing process. Is that normal?

So far, this watch appears to be more accurate than my new SubC, so I'm pretty happy with that!

Thanks in advance for any info provided!

[Rikki]

You wind it forward to wind mainspring back wards to set time and calendar. When you're unwinding it it will not wind the watch because it only winds going forward you're just feeling the slide pinion ratcheting on the winding pinion it's all good . Rikki

[dmauldin]

Thanks for the info Rikki!