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First Rolex · 17 January 2011, 05:41 PM

Hi all

Ive a couple of simple (??) questions.

1) I understand the little anchor isnt shipped with Rolex Subs anymore, But why were they ever supplied (Submarines dont have Anchors)

2) If a watch is self winding does the winding crown act as a back-up winder..? if so can the watch be over wound...?

still saving

ATB
Paul

buke45 · 18 January 2011, 12:01 AM

?????

MonBK · 18 January 2011, 12:03 AM

1. Just a cheap trinket

2. No

Numismatist · 18 January 2011, 12:34 AM

Hi, welcome to TRF!

The anchors are not supplied anymore, here is some information about them: http://www.rnoud.com/index.php?optio...d=41&showall=1

A Rolex should be hand wound 40 turns to be fully wound, then the rotor will keep the movement running providing you are quite active each day. I try to wind mine a full 40 every now and then because the rotor winding won't completely recharge the mainspring for me.

Generally you get a 44-48 hour power reserve on a fully wound Rolex.

Chris - Numismatist

m5blitzer · 18 January 2011, 07:43 AM

delete

dddrees · 18 January 2011, 12:32 AM

1. A novelty, a symbol, and a freebie. Hey its a Rolex.

2. Yes to be used in case for some odd reason you haven't been wearing your watch and it winds down. No, you can't overwind. 40 to 50 winds and you are back in business.

HL65 · 18 January 2011, 12:53 AM

1. Yes the anchors were supplied
2. The crown is used to wind watch as stated above.

By the way--early anchors not cheap and do fetch a pretty penny!!! I have some really cool ones from early 60's!

Badfish179 · 18 January 2011, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by First Rolex

Hi all

Ive a couple of simple (??) questions.

1) I understand the little anchor isnt shipped with Rolex Subs anymore, But why were they ever supplied (Submarines dont have Anchors)

2) If a watch is self winding does the winding crown act as a back-up winder..? if so can the watch be over wound...?

still saving

ATB
Paul

Not that it really matters but...Submarines DO have anchors!! They are necessary. If the boat is on the surface and needs to stay off shore because its too shallow to tie up next to the pier, the anchor is needed.

Just trying to help you on your next round of trivial pursuit!

SoCal C4S · 18 January 2011, 04:01 AM

Bada bing, beat me to it.

mc1010 · 18 January 2011, 07:38 AM

I never really thought Submariner had anything to do with submarines. In latin, sub-marine just means under the sea.

I don't think you can over wind a Submariner

Jocke · 18 January 2011, 07:44 AM

The anchor is to put the watch on when you timing your Rolex with your ear.

m5blitzer · 18 January 2011, 07:46 AM

Will there be resistance in the crown after x number of winds or will the built-in "clutch" prevent any potential damage to the movement?

Thanks all.

Numismatist · 18 January 2011, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m5blitzer

Will there be resistance in the crown after x number of winds or will the built-in "clutch" prevent any potential damage to the movement?

Thanks all.

Providing you don't have a really old vintage Rolex, then wind away; however, 40 turns will 'fill it up'

bemik · 18 January 2011, 08:54 AM

I have not felt any tensions on the crown even after 70~80 full winds.
Maybe I am not the sensitive type, but I heard the watch will prevent any damage due to overwinding.

17 January 2011, 05:41 PM	#1
First Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London Posts: 5	Few basic questions.... Hi all Ive a couple of simple (??) questions. 1) I understand the little anchor isnt shipped with Rolex Subs anymore, But why were they ever supplied (Submarines dont have Anchors) 2) If a watch is self winding does the winding crown act as a back-up winder..? if so can the watch be over wound...? still saving ATB Paul

18 January 2011, 12:34 AM	#4
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Hi, welcome to TRF! The anchors are not supplied anymore, here is some information about them: http://www.rnoud.com/index.php?optio...d=41&showall=1 A Rolex should be hand wound 40 turns to be fully wound, then the rotor will keep the movement running providing you are quite active each day. I try to wind mine a full 40 every now and then because the rotor winding won't completely recharge the mainspring for me. Generally you get a 44-48 hour power reserve on a fully wound Rolex. Chris - Numismatist __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

18 January 2011, 12:53 AM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,286	1. Yes the anchors were supplied 2. The crown is used to wind watch as stated above. By the way--early anchors not cheap and do fetch a pretty penny!!! I have some really cool ones from early 60's! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

18 January 2011, 04:01 AM	#9
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18 January 2011, 07:44 AM	#11
Jocke 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,542	The anchor is to put the watch on when you timing your Rolex with your ear. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

18 January 2011, 12:01 AM	#2
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	?????

18 January 2011, 12:03 AM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,277	1. Just a cheap trinket 2. No

18 January 2011, 07:43 AM	#5
m5blitzer Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midwest, USA Watch: Enough is enough!! Posts: 597	delete

18 January 2011, 12:32 AM	#6
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,258	1. A novelty, a symbol, and a freebie. Hey its a Rolex. 2. Yes to be used in case for some odd reason you haven't been wearing your watch and it winds down. No, you can't overwind. 40 to 50 winds and you are back in business.

18 January 2011, 07:38 AM	#10
mc1010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Mark Location: * Posts: 240	I never really thought Submariner had anything to do with submarines. In latin, sub-marine just means under the sea. I don't think you can over wind a Submariner

18 January 2011, 07:46 AM	#12
m5blitzer Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midwest, USA Watch: Enough is enough!! Posts: 597	Will there be resistance in the crown after x number of winds or will the built-in "clutch" prevent any potential damage to the movement? Thanks all.

18 January 2011, 08:54 AM	#14
bemik "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Tommy Location: Seoul, Korea Watch: 116520 Black Posts: 337	I have not felt any tensions on the crown even after 70~80 full winds. Maybe I am not the sensitive type, but I heard the watch will prevent any damage due to overwinding. __________________ Everything happens for a reason. But some things just happen.

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