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dmauldin · 4 March 2012, 12:02 AM

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 · 4 March 2012, 01:07 AM

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 · 4 March 2012, 01:11 AM

Thanks for the info Rikki!

4 March 2012, 12:02 AM	#1
dmauldin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Georgetown, TX Watch: 116610LN & 16030 Posts: 162	Winding, etc. 3035 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!

4 March 2012, 01:07 AM	#2
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	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 __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

4 March 2012, 01:11 AM	#3
dmauldin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Georgetown, TX Watch: 116610LN & 16030 Posts: 162	Thanks for the info Rikki!

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