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Oat Willy · 28 May 2016, 11:00 AM

So when I wind my watch at the crown from a dead stop it does not start. But will start once I move it side to side a couple times. Is this normal, or should it start up while I'm winding the crown? I'm winding 40 or so times btw.

Sublover2166 · 28 May 2016, 01:20 PM

Sometimes they start running and sometimes they need a gentle swirling motion to get the movement running. Normal.

Tools · 28 May 2016, 02:29 PM

Yes, it is quite normal. It is not an electric switch that immediately energizes your watch, it is a complex machine with torque, gear lash, and friction forces that need to be overcome before it smoothly operates..

watch royal · 28 May 2016, 03:35 PM

I would say if it does it every single time then its probably asking for some service. On the other hand its very normal to have to give a Rolex a shake or tap to get it going. The pallet fork gets stopped in the neutral position and needs a little motion to get swinging. It will typically happen more when you let the power reserve run down rather then when hacked. Hope that helps

1William · 28 May 2016, 09:38 PM

No issues if the time is right.

28 May 2016, 11:00 AM	#1
Oat Willy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Seattle Watch: 14060M 116610LV Posts: 268	14060M Winding Problem? So when I wind my watch at the crown from a dead stop it does not start. But will start once I move it side to side a couple times. Is this normal, or should it start up while I'm winding the crown? I'm winding 40 or so times btw.

28 May 2016, 02:29 PM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	Yes, it is quite normal. It is not an electric switch that immediately energizes your watch, it is a complex machine with torque, gear lash, and friction forces that need to be overcome before it smoothly operates.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

28 May 2016, 03:35 PM	#4
watch royal "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: The universe Watch: 5513, 6494, 16030 Posts: 94	I would say if it does it every single time then its probably asking for some service. On the other hand its very normal to have to give a Rolex a shake or tap to get it going. The pallet fork gets stopped in the neutral position and needs a little motion to get swinging. It will typically happen more when you let the power reserve run down rather then when hacked. Hope that helps __________________ Time is only a fabric mixed with some space, it's nothing more than of the essence!

28 May 2016, 01:20 PM	#2
Sublover2166 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: John Location: Manassas,Virginia Watch: Ol'Bluesy & Hulk Posts: 2,871	Sometimes they start running and sometimes they need a gentle swirling motion to get the movement running. Normal.

28 May 2016, 09:38 PM	#5
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,566	No issues if the time is right.

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