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RolexxxeloR · 4 September 2015, 03:09 AM

...to get the second hand moving? Sometimes, I notice I have to give it about 20 winds before the second hand begins moving? Is that normal?

Runnin' Rebel · 4 September 2015, 03:14 AM

All mine usually are 15-20 except the 116619. She likes for me to give her small shuggle

Could depend on what your movement is. Mine are all the same GMT's/Submmariners

FreddyNJ · 4 September 2015, 03:16 AM

My Explorer 2 was slow to respond, I bought it new and only had it for 2 weeks. My new TT GMT is quick to wake up should the need arise, however I am having trouble keeping her off my wrist

RolexxxeloR · 4 September 2015, 03:38 AM

I have the newer Explorer 2... I've heard it can take 20 winds to get rolling... My other automatics take fewer, but if it's normal, I'm cool with it.

s14roller · 4 September 2015, 03:43 AM

Interesting question. I think on my pre-ceramic Sub, it wakes up pretty quickly. On my ceramic Sub, it also takes some time before it starts moving. Curious what other people's experience has been.

REFZ · 4 September 2015, 03:48 AM

I wear my watches in rotation so I have to wind them quite often.
When I wind a watch I'll give it around 40 turns to be fully wind.

RolexxxeloR · 4 September 2015, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REFZ

I wear my watches in rotation so I have to wind them quite often.
When I wind a watch I'll give it around 40 turns to be fully wind.

That's not the question though....

REFZ · 4 September 2015, 03:55 AM

I know but what's the use of not fully winding a watch?

But to give you the answer you want to hear, my watches start around 15 turns.

Wingman244 · 4 September 2015, 03:59 AM

Mine needed to be started yesterday, I gave it a couple of winds, nothing happened. I got worried and then shook it and the second hand started up. Then I fully wound it.

RolexxxeloR · 4 September 2015, 04:00 AM

I appreciate the feedback! I guess I'm just used to my Breitlings that start quicker...

Bakasana · 4 September 2015, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexxxeloR

I appreciate the feedback! I guess I'm just used to my Breitlings that start quicker...

There yah go.

JLM3 · 4 September 2015, 04:23 AM

Rolex now recommends 40 winds for there watches .

polaris72 · 4 September 2015, 06:53 AM

It takes about 15-20 winds to get my Sub C 114060 going.

Annan · 4 September 2015, 07:18 AM

I haven't checked my GMTII but my DJ takes 10 turns.

Keith1 · 4 September 2015, 07:49 AM

My watches also take about 15 cranks to get them started.

watchwatcher · 4 September 2015, 11:06 AM

It varies...some 9-10 seconds some longer.

wagoneer · 4 September 2015, 11:19 AM

10-15 turns. Yours should be fine.

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RolexxxeloR · 5 September 2015, 03:59 PM

Thank you, everybody!

padi56 · 5 September 2015, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexxxeloR

...to get the second hand moving? Sometimes, I notice I have to give it about 20 winds before the second hand begins moving? Is that normal?

Quite possible even after a full wind some might need a gentle swirl as well to get them started its mechanical and not electronic.And a wind is one full 360 degrees clockwise only, around 40 should fully wind to full power reserve, watches only wind on the forward wind by the crown.

Skyrider01 · 6 September 2015, 07:58 AM

My BLNR takes about 20 turns to get started.

Mugszy27 · 6 September 2015, 08:12 AM

HogwldFLTR · 6 September 2015, 08:16 AM

Keep mine on winder so I have no idea...

Snow-Dweller · 6 September 2015, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugszy27

What hotel was that on the door of?

Runnin' Rebel · 6 September 2015, 09:08 AM

I usually wear my coke GMT and for the first 9 years I honestly don't ever remember winding it. It never left my wrist except for the time it went into service for a cracked crystal after 9 years of sleeping with it, showers et..

Now it's in rotation with 5 others and although it's a beater I'll never get rid of it and it's been an amazing watch for 14 years

jerseyb · 6 September 2015, 10:26 AM

My explorer ii takes a solid 20-25 turns to startup.

4 September 2015, 03:09 AM	#1
RolexxxeloR Banned Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Mario Location: Westland, MI Posts: 481	Explorer 2--How many winds from dead... ...to get the second hand moving? Sometimes, I notice I have to give it about 20 winds before the second hand begins moving? Is that normal?

4 September 2015, 03:14 AM	#2
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	All mine usually are 15-20 except the 116619. She likes for me to give her small shuggle Could depend on what your movement is. Mine are all the same GMT's/Submmariners __________________ ♛

4 September 2015, 03:16 AM	#3
FreddyNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Fred Location: NJ/LA Watch: GMT II TT Posts: 288	My Explorer 2 was slow to respond, I bought it new and only had it for 2 weeks. My new TT GMT is quick to wake up should the need arise, however I am having trouble keeping her off my wrist __________________ GMT II Two tone Explorer 2 (sold)

4 September 2015, 03:48 AM	#6
REFZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Martin Location: Netherlands Watch: The Rolex Way Posts: 1,471	I wear my watches in rotation so I have to wind them quite often. When I wind a watch I'll give it around 40 turns to be fully wind. __________________ 114060 - 116520 - 126334

4 September 2015, 03:55 AM	#8
REFZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Martin Location: Netherlands Watch: The Rolex Way Posts: 1,471	I know but what's the use of not fully winding a watch? But to give you the answer you want to hear, my watches start around 15 turns. __________________ 114060 - 116520 - 126334

4 September 2015, 03:38 AM	#4
RolexxxeloR Banned Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Mario Location: Westland, MI Posts: 481	I have the newer Explorer 2... I've heard it can take 20 winds to get rolling... My other automatics take fewer, but if it's normal, I'm cool with it.

4 September 2015, 03:43 AM	#5
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	Interesting question. I think on my pre-ceramic Sub, it wakes up pretty quickly. On my ceramic Sub, it also takes some time before it starts moving. Curious what other people's experience has been.

4 September 2015, 03:59 AM	#9
Wingman244 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Pacific NW, USA Watch: Root Beer Posts: 717	Mine needed to be started yesterday, I gave it a couple of winds, nothing happened. I got worried and then shook it and the second hand started up. Then I fully wound it.

4 September 2015, 04:00 AM	#10
RolexxxeloR Banned Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Mario Location: Westland, MI Posts: 481	I appreciate the feedback! I guess I'm just used to my Breitlings that start quicker...

4 September 2015, 04:23 AM	#12
JLM3 Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: RI Watch: blusylvx2blnrsmpbb Posts: 723	Rolex now recommends 40 winds for there watches .

4 September 2015, 06:53 AM	#13
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	It takes about 15-20 winds to get my Sub C 114060 going.

4 September 2015, 07:18 AM	#14
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	I haven't checked my GMTII but my DJ takes 10 turns. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

4 September 2015, 07:49 AM	#15
Keith1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Diego Watch: Sub-C blue, DSSD Posts: 2,482	My watches also take about 15 cranks to get them started.

4 September 2015, 11:06 AM	#16
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,996	It varies...some 9-10 seconds some longer.

4 September 2015, 11:19 AM	#17
wagoneer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FL Watch: DJ 41 Posts: 138	10-15 turns. Yours should be fine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 September 2015, 03:59 PM	#18
RolexxxeloR Banned Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Mario Location: Westland, MI Posts: 481	Thank you, everybody!

6 September 2015, 07:58 AM	#20
Skyrider01 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 1,312	My BLNR takes about 20 turns to get started.

6 September 2015, 08:12 AM	#21
Mugszy27 Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: By the beach Watch: The wind blow! Posts: 340

6 September 2015, 08:16 AM	#22
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,662	Keep mine on winder so I have no idea... __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

6 September 2015, 09:08 AM	#24
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	I usually wear my coke GMT and for the first 9 years I honestly don't ever remember winding it. It never left my wrist except for the time it went into service for a cracked crystal after 9 years of sleeping with it, showers et.. Now it's in rotation with 5 others and although it's a beater I'll never get rid of it and it's been an amazing watch for 14 years __________________ ♛

6 September 2015, 10:26 AM	#25
jerseyb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Jersey Watch: Explorer II Posts: 232	My explorer ii takes a solid 20-25 turns to startup.

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