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HMRoth · 5 February 2009, 06:47 AM

your less than one year old GMTIIc just stops?

Other than time to get a new watch. Its 3:40 pm est. I've been wearing the watch all day (since 6 am) and I noticed that it was stopped. This has happened from time to time. Odd? Is there a winding procedure I should use? Anyone have this experience or do I just take it to a dealer for review and repair. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks

Bisquitlips · 5 February 2009, 06:49 AM

Wind the watch 40 times via the winding stem / crown. Sometimes there is not enough energy stored to keep it running especially if you don't have much activity during the day.

Brunotheboxer · 5 February 2009, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

Wind the watch 40 times via the winding stem / crown. Sometimes there is not enough energy stored to keep it running especially if you don't have much activity during the day.

Fap-fap with your watch hand.

Sorry I couldn't resist. Hope I dont get into trouble here.

Bisquitlips · 5 February 2009, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

Fap-fap with your watch hand.

Sorry I couldn't resist. Hope I dont get into trouble here.

Why, whatever do you mean Bruno????????!!!!!?????

yannis · 5 February 2009, 07:23 AM

I have read in this forum that it depends on how active you are...wind it and see how it behaves in the next 40 hours!

Rolexitis · 5 February 2009, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by HMRoth

your less than one year old GMTIIc just stops?

Other than time to get a new watch. Its 3:40 pm est. I've been wearing the watch all day (since 6 am) and I noticed that it was stopped. This has happened from time to time. Odd? Is there a winding procedure I should use? Anyone have this experience or do I just take it to a dealer for review and repair. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks

How long are you going without wearing the watch and then putting it back on? If you are nearing 40-50 hours, you may be running out of power reserve....

jimbo1mcm · 5 February 2009, 07:40 AM

Your battery has run down. You have a fake. Just kidding!!!

bradg · 5 February 2009, 08:04 AM

Good one Jimbo.....Wind it and see if it runs for a couple days without stopping. if it stops before that...you have an issue and need it looked at by RSC

Lol-x · 5 February 2009, 08:04 AM

It really depends on whether your watch has stopped because:
(a) You did not wind it initially enough at the time you started to wear it;
(b) Your daily activity schedule is/was such that it does not generate enough wrist movement to wind your watch (this would be surprising as a very small level of activity is enough to power any Rolex in my experience);
(c) the watch is under warranty and needs some attention by the Rolex Service Centre to set it right.

You be the judge, but there is nothing lost by asking Rolex to look at it under warranty

rajurama · 5 February 2009, 08:13 AM

I ve had similar problem with my dad's day date... since hes not a very active person and also rests his watch at night... so what I did was after the initial 40 winds , for almost 15 days i gave his watch around 10 - 15 winds in the night as his used to stop in the morning. I would suggest you try this for a week and then use the watch normally before going to the RSC.

HMRoth · 8 February 2009, 02:47 AM

Thanks for your insights; both funny and helpful. H

5 February 2009, 06:47 AM	#1
HMRoth "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Posts: 72	What time is it when... your less than one year old GMTIIc just stops? Other than time to get a new watch. Its 3:40 pm est. I've been wearing the watch all day (since 6 am) and I noticed that it was stopped. This has happened from time to time. Odd? Is there a winding procedure I should use? Anyone have this experience or do I just take it to a dealer for review and repair. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks

5 February 2009, 06:49 AM	#2
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Wind the watch 40 times via the winding stem / crown. Sometimes there is not enough energy stored to keep it running especially if you don't have much activity during the day. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

5 February 2009, 07:23 AM	#5
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	I have read in this forum that it depends on how active you are...wind it and see how it behaves in the next 40 hours! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

5 February 2009, 07:40 AM	#7
jimbo1mcm Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: connecticut, usa Watch: New GMT2C Posts: 320	Battery has run down Your battery has run down. You have a fake. Just kidding!!!

5 February 2009, 08:04 AM	#9
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,553	It really depends on whether your watch has stopped because: (a) You did not wind it initially enough at the time you started to wear it; (b) Your daily activity schedule is/was such that it does not generate enough wrist movement to wind your watch (this would be surprising as a very small level of activity is enough to power any Rolex in my experience); (c) the watch is under warranty and needs some attention by the Rolex Service Centre to set it right. You be the judge, but there is nothing lost by asking Rolex to look at it under warranty __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

5 February 2009, 08:04 AM	#8
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	Good one Jimbo.....Wind it and see if it runs for a couple days without stopping. if it stops before that...you have an issue and need it looked at by RSC

5 February 2009, 08:13 AM	#10
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,085	I ve had similar problem with my dad's day date... since hes not a very active person and also rests his watch at night... so what I did was after the initial 40 winds , for almost 15 days i gave his watch around 10 - 15 winds in the night as his used to stop in the morning. I would suggest you try this for a week and then use the watch normally before going to the RSC.

8 February 2009, 02:47 AM	#11
HMRoth "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Posts: 72	Thanks for your insights; both funny and helpful. H

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