Manual wind

[Jonwhite]

Hi guys, in general how often do you need to wind the vintage Rolex watches?
When I eventually get mine (likely to be a 1965 precision) I'll be using it on a daily basis so guessing it'll have to be wound every 24hrs?

Sorry for this question, very new to all of this and hoping a manual wind won't get on my nerves!

Jon

[Kingair]

We'll I need to wind mine . . . when it stopped . .. ;-)

Do it every morning and you'll be fine . . . as long as you live . .

Enjoy !

HAGWe

[azguy]

I would imagine most people get into a routine and wind the watch at the same time everyday. I remember my grandfather winding his watch every morning over breakfast while watching the morning news

[Jonwhite]

Good to hear! I'm spending a small amount (for a Rolex) on my first... But im like a chubby kid in a candy store lol

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by Jonwhite

Good to hear! I'm spending a small amount (for a Rolex) on my first... But im like a chubby kid in a candy store lol

Wait and see until the ugly virus named 'Rolex' get's into your blood . . .

Good luck

Updates !

HAGWe

[snog]

Originally Posted by Jonwhite

Hi guys, in general how often do you need to wind the vintage Rolex watches?
When I eventually get mine (likely to be a 1965 precision) I'll be using it on a daily basis so guessing it'll have to be wound every 24hrs?

Sorry for this question, very new to all of this and hoping a manual wind won't get on my nerves!

Jon

it's part of the joy winding the watch, do it every morning so you don't forget, I guess the watch will have around a 40 hour power reserve so could go nearly 2 days without a wind but I always find a wind each morning then you never forget.

Remember too an auto also needs winding as wearing them is not enough to keep them fully wound for a lot of people, a modern auto Rolex will still be manually wound, some people will wind their watch 1-2 times a week and also resetting them if stopped, so don't go thinking your manual wind watch any less of a watch, I prefer them, least you know exactly how long they will run for, with an auto I am forever wondering if it is about to stop if I have not been too active working at a desk.

[Rickster]

A manual wind definately gives you a sence of connection between you and your time piece. Enjoy it

[Jonwhite]

Interesting, thanks.
Well, I've asked Mike Wood to hold a 1965 Precision until Monday when I can phone the shop and make payment! It's on his site, second to last watch in his stock list!