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TDH · 17 September 2007, 10:29 PM

My AD gave me a complimentary Eilux 1388 watch winder. Below the winder are three settings - 1 Clockwise 2 Counterclockwise 3 Both Directions. As this is new for me

, which is the best setting for Rolex automatics.

Also it says it turns for 12 mins every 2 hours....is this OK for the watch - I mean turning consecutively for 12 min!

TIA

Jay

Rockrolex · 17 September 2007, 11:03 PM

Rolexes are ambidexterous. They can wind in either the CW or the CCW direction. I keep my winder set to wind bidirectionally. It alternates between CW and CCW winding.

And don't worry about the time. You can't overwind a Rolex. Although a continuous 12 minute wind seems long, it won't hurt the watch.

SPACE-DWELLER · 17 September 2007, 11:32 PM

Nice AD you have, Jay!

Can you post a pic of the winder, please?

roadcarver · 17 September 2007, 11:34 PM

Rolex is bi-directional, hence you can wind it either way.

If you have a chronograph based on Val 7750 and FP 33xx, those are uni-directional. Usually setting for bi-directional will cater to all watches.

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TDH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jay Location: Here n there Watch: Sub Posts: 1,641	Watch Winding - Direction? My AD gave me a complimentary Eilux 1388 watch winder. Below the winder are three settings - 1 Clockwise 2 Counterclockwise 3 Both Directions. As this is new for me, which is the best setting for Rolex automatics. Also it says it turns for 12 mins every 2 hours....is this OK for the watch - I mean turning consecutively for 12 min! TIA Jay

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Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 38,129	Rolexes are ambidexterous. They can wind in either the CW or the CCW direction. I keep my winder set to wind bidirectionally. It alternates between CW and CCW winding. And don't worry about the time. You can't overwind a Rolex. Although a continuous 12 minute wind seems long, it won't hurt the watch. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

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roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Rolex is bi-directional, hence you can wind it either way. If you have a chronograph based on Val 7750 and FP 33xx, those are uni-directional. Usually setting for bi-directional will cater to all watches. __________________ I'm just a cook...

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