Tudor black bay chrono question

[Golfguy77]

Probably nothing to worry about but just thought I’d ask the group. So when I go to set the time on my watch I noticed there is a little play in the crown when I turn it before the minute hand starts to move. For example if I try to move the minute hand forward it takes maybe an 1/8 of a turn before the minute hand engages and starts to move. Same thing going counterclockwise. I can basically move it back and forth clockwise and counterclockwise an 1/8 of a turn before it moves the minute hand. Once the minute hand engages it moves nicely. I have another Tudor bb58 where this happens too but it seems a bit less evident. I guess each watch has it’s own quirks. Just didn’t know if this play in watches is normal or should the minute hand be rock solid “engaged” to the crown.

[214270Explorer]

Normal watch issue. Some brands are better or worse than others. It all depends on the movement type.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by Golfguy77

. . . I guess each watch has it’s own quirks. Just didn’t know if this play in watches is normal or should the minute hand be rock solid “engaged” to the crown.

No set of gears and pinions should be "rock solid". If it was, the first time the temperatures warmed up it would seize.

[Golfguy77]

Thanks for the replies!

[SearChart]

It's slack in between setting gears, which allows them to move properly. Some have this more than others.

[Nauti]

Has anyone tried manually winding yet....mine seems quite stiff to turn might just be characteristic of the BO1 ?

[powerfunk]

Originally Posted by Nauti

Has anyone tried manually winding yet....mine seems quite stiff to turn might just be characteristic of the BO1 ?

Oh yeah it's quite stiff

[rich-96db]

Originally Posted by Nauti

Has anyone tried manually winding yet....mine seems quite stiff to turn might just be characteristic of the BO1 ?

Yep, same here

[dannyfernandez]

this happens with many mechanical watches. nothing to worry about