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kinyik · 2 July 2023, 07:55 PM

Hey all, hope everyone is keeping well.

Just a question for everyone. I recently had a BLNR go back to Rolex for dust on the dial (second time, first time it was sent in for dust on the crystal).

Having received the watch back dust free this time, I noticed that the watch is extremely gritty and clicky to wind at full wind. I know what watches should feel like at full wind with the clutch slipping, as I have tested it on a cal 3285 that I have and it just feels tighter not gritty, at full wind.

With the BLNR I can feel a clicking when I unscrew the crown anticlockwise, and then it's smooth up to 40-50 winds, and then it starts to feel like winding a vintage piece, and I can clearly feel the clutch slip every few rotations.

Power reserve I spot on 74 hours (Full wind, watch untouched). Accuracy -2spd which is again perfect.

Any thoughts? I'm a flight away from the official RSC, but of course can send it back via my purchasing AD but if that's normal then I would just live with it.

Thanks all!

Rolex1982 · 2 July 2023, 08:31 PM

This sounds normal to me. 50 times is almost a full wind so it’s the anti overwind what you feel i guess.

HL65 · 2 July 2023, 08:35 PM

It is likely normal and watch is accurate. I am not sure why the need to wind more than 40 times. I always wind mine 40 times before I wear them if they are stopped.

kinyik · 2 July 2023, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

It is likely normal and watch is accurate. I am not sure why the need to wind more than 40 times. I always wind mine 40 times before I wear them if they are stopped.

Thanks. The first time I experienced this was the day after it came back from RSC, and I was trying to adjust the GMT hand. Guess they had wound it fully before I collected it.

kinyik · 2 July 2023, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolex1982

This sounds normal to me. 50 times is almost a full wind so it’s the anti overwind what you feel i guess.

Got it. It's just vastly different from my other watches. It's like winding an old vintage mechanical.

1William · 2 July 2023, 11:52 PM

I don't see an issue and I would wear it and enjoy it. If something arises in the future then back it would go but until then, not.

SearChart · 3 July 2023, 02:11 AM

Some barrels/springs will have a more defined slip at full wind, nothing to worry about.

kinyik · 3 July 2023, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Some barrels/springs will have a more defined slip at full wind, nothing to worry about.

Thanks for the input. It's surprising to me given how subtle the change is in the 3 other 32xx series of movements I've tried it on.

padi56 · 3 July 2023, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kinyik

Hey all, hope everyone is keeping well.

Just a question for everyone. I recently had a BLNR go back to Rolex for dust on the dial (second time, first time it was sent in for dust on the crystal).

Having received the watch back dust free this time, I noticed that the watch is extremely gritty and clicky to wind at full wind. I know what watches should feel like at full wind with the clutch slipping, as I have tested it on a cal 3285 that I have and it just feels tighter not gritty, at full wind.

With the BLNR I can feel a clicking when I unscrew the crown anticlockwise, and then it's smooth up to 40-50 winds, and then it starts to feel like winding a vintage piece, and I can clearly feel the clutch slip every few rotations.

Power reserve I spot on 74 hours (Full wind, watch untouched). Accuracy -2spd which is again perfect.

Any thoughts? I'm a flight away from the official RSC, but of course can send it back via my purchasing AD but if that's normal then I would just live with it.

Thanks all!

First there is no clutch all that happens when mainspring is fully wound up it just slips in the spring barrel.

KatGirl · 3 July 2023, 04:42 AM

Relax and enjoy! If something malfunctions, then send it in for service.

Kat

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kinyik · 4 July 2023, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

First there is no clutch all that happens when mainspring is fully wound up it just slips in the spring barrel.

I see. Mine just has a more pronounced slip then. Just watching videos on YouTube to understand how the mainspring works etc.

brandrea · 4 July 2023, 02:17 AM

No worries mate, enjoy it

SearChart · 4 July 2023, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

First there is no clutch all that happens when mainspring is fully wound up it just slips in the spring barrel.

Always glad to see people say this, Peter.
I usually don't even bother correcting it anymore, been trying for years but too many people still call it a clutch

2 July 2023, 07:55 PM	#1
kinyik "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Everywhere and no Posts: 183	BLNR winding issue Hey all, hope everyone is keeping well. Just a question for everyone. I recently had a BLNR go back to Rolex for dust on the dial (second time, first time it was sent in for dust on the crystal). Having received the watch back dust free this time, I noticed that the watch is extremely gritty and clicky to wind at full wind. I know what watches should feel like at full wind with the clutch slipping, as I have tested it on a cal 3285 that I have and it just feels tighter not gritty, at full wind. With the BLNR I can feel a clicking when I unscrew the crown anticlockwise, and then it's smooth up to 40-50 winds, and then it starts to feel like winding a vintage piece, and I can clearly feel the clutch slip every few rotations. Power reserve I spot on 74 hours (Full wind, watch untouched). Accuracy -2spd which is again perfect. Any thoughts? I'm a flight away from the official RSC, but of course can send it back via my purchasing AD but if that's normal then I would just live with it. Thanks all!

2 July 2023, 08:35 PM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,991	It is likely normal and watch is accurate. I am not sure why the need to wind more than 40 times. I always wind mine 40 times before I wear them if they are stopped. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

2 July 2023, 08:31 PM	#2
Rolex1982 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Ron the Stoic Location: Netherlands Watch: GMT Meteorite Posts: 1,352	This sounds normal to me. 50 times is almost a full wind so it’s the anti overwind what you feel i guess.

2 July 2023, 11:52 PM	#6
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,610	I don't see an issue and I would wear it and enjoy it. If something arises in the future then back it would go but until then, not.

3 July 2023, 04:42 AM	#10
KatGirl 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: CA, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 7,137	Relax and enjoy! If something malfunctions, then send it in for service. Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

4 July 2023, 02:17 AM	#12
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,829	No worries mate, enjoy it

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