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Patrick Lim · 1 March 2012, 10:06 AM

Not sure if this has been discussed previously so here goes the problem which I am facing.

Acquired a new Daytona recently and observed that the watch didn't start after 25-30 round of manual winding. Watch only start ticking after I start the chronograph function.

Initially I thought it could be the case of the watch being new and hence not "broken in". So after the watch has drained its power reserve, I manual wound it again to see if it can start ticking. After 30 rounds of winding as well as shaking the watch, nothing happened... watch only started ticking after I activated the chronograph function

Only saving grace is such that the watch is tracking time well within COSC standards.

Did anyone have the similar issue with the Daytona?
Would you bring it to RSC for inspection?

Thanks in advance

Tools · 1 March 2012, 10:09 AM

It is a mechanical machine. The action you describe is normal from time-to-time..

RX0-Unicorn · 1 March 2012, 10:16 AM

how many times of manual winding should we perform on the watch when it is new?

WhatTheDeuce · 1 March 2012, 10:18 AM

Not to state the obvious, but are you looking at the correct "hand"? Just checking if you are looking at the seconds dial and not the chrono hand.

ecsub44 · 1 March 2012, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhatTheDeuce

Not to state the obvious, but are you looking at the correct "hand"? Just checking if you are looking at the seconds dial and not the chrono hand.

+1. That's the first thing that came to mind...

gwalker · 1 March 2012, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhatTheDeuce

Not to state the obvious, but are you looking at the correct "hand"? Just checking if you are looking at the seconds dial and not the chrono hand.

I'm thinking this is the winner. OP do you know how a chrono works?

MortgageGuy · 1 March 2012, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhatTheDeuce

Not to state the obvious, but are you looking at the correct "hand"? Just checking if you are looking at the seconds dial and not the chrono hand.

Could not agree more I would put money on the fact that this is exactly what is happening here...

GTS Dean · 1 March 2012, 11:54 AM

My Daytona's second hand starts moving after about 12-15 turns. My 2-C needs close to 30 turns to get going.

Patrick Lim · 1 March 2012, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwalker

I'm thinking this is the winner. OP do you know how a chrono works?

Quote:

Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

Could not agree more I would put money on the fact that this is exactly what is happening here...

You guys are evil and funny

Though I guess it could be true that some new Daytona (or chronograph) buyers may struggle to be familiar with the watch

This is actually my second Daytona, having own the first for a year before selling it. Manual winding didn't manage to get the watch started so I presume there could be some mechanical problems with the watch.

Will monitor further and probably leave it alone rather than sending to RSC if there's no other problem.

Thanks

vette boy 52 · 1 March 2012, 09:26 PM

Patrick, please keep us updated. I had my new DSSD regulate at the RSC here in Singapore and they did a great job, just to let you know. My experience is that new watches take a bit to get started, so I would give it some time before any concern.

dddrees · 1 March 2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

It is a mechanical machine. The action you describe is normal from time-to-time..

X2

What the OP described will happen from time to time. Don't worry about it. It has happened to me on a number of my watches.

nim · 1 March 2012, 10:12 PM

try running in your new watch for a week or two so that the lubrication can spread well and even throughout the movement
it should be fine by then
otherwise seek help from rsc

WhatTheDeuce · 1 March 2012, 10:32 PM

Sorry about that...

TempoKing · 1 March 2012, 11:22 PM

I am surprised it does that

TimingIsEverything · 1 March 2012, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick Lim

You guys are evil and funny

Though I guess it could be true that some new Daytona (or chronograph) buyers may struggle to be familiar with the watch

This is actually my second Daytona, having own the first for a year before selling it. Manual winding didn't manage to get the watch started so I presume there could be some mechanical problems with the watch.

Will monitor further and probably leave it alone rather than sending to RSC if there's no other problem.

Thanks

Yeah that's waht came to mind for me too that you weren't noticing the small seconds hand moving but obviously the watch was wound because when you hit the pusher it started the chrono hand.

Since that's not the case I would definitely have RSC look at it. I once owned a Daytona and that definitely didn't happen. Once I wound it, the seconds hand on the subdial would start to spin.

Good luck and keep us updated!

Starwalker · 3 March 2012, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwalker

I'm thinking this is the winner. OP do you know how a chrono works?

HAHAHAHaa.....been a member since 2008, this is clearly a winner!

Starwalker · 3 March 2012, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick Lim

You guys are evil and funny

Though I guess it could be true that some new Daytona (or chronograph) buyers may struggle to be familiar with the watch

This is actually my second Daytona, having own the first for a year before selling it. Manual winding didn't manage to get the watch started so I presume there could be some mechanical problems with the watch.

Will monitor further and probably leave it alone rather than sending to RSC if there's no other problem.

Thanks

RSC's on Orchard Road....I love the fact that they let watch the technicians at work through the glass windows. Service there is fantastic! Hope u get your watch up and running!

floater156 · 3 March 2012, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by RX0-Unicorn

how many times of manual winding should we perform on the watch when it is new?

40-50 winds

landroverking · 4 March 2012, 08:51 AM

Some people should never buy a chronograph!!!!

1 March 2012, 10:06 AM	#1
Patrick Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Singapore :) Watch: Sea Dweller 4000 Posts: 226	Daytona Issue Not sure if this has been discussed previously so here goes the problem which I am facing. Acquired a new Daytona recently and observed that the watch didn't start after 25-30 round of manual winding. Watch only start ticking after I start the chronograph function. Initially I thought it could be the case of the watch being new and hence not "broken in". So after the watch has drained its power reserve, I manual wound it again to see if it can start ticking. After 30 rounds of winding as well as shaking the watch, nothing happened... watch only started ticking after I activated the chronograph function Only saving grace is such that the watch is tracking time well within COSC standards. Did anyone have the similar issue with the Daytona? Would you bring it to RSC for inspection? Thanks in advance __________________ There is never enough time for good watches

1 March 2012, 10:09 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	It is a mechanical machine. The action you describe is normal from time-to-time.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

1 March 2012, 10:16 AM	#3
RX0-Unicorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Jimmy Location: Hong Kong, NYC Posts: 200	how many times of manual winding should we perform on the watch when it is new?

1 March 2012, 10:18 AM	#4
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	Not to state the obvious, but are you looking at the correct "hand"? Just checking if you are looking at the seconds dial and not the chrono hand.

1 March 2012, 11:54 AM	#8
GTS Dean "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NB, TX Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 1,016	My Daytona's second hand starts moving after about 12-15 turns. My 2-C needs close to 30 turns to get going.

1 March 2012, 09:26 PM	#10
vette boy 52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Katy, TX Watch: GMT II-c TT Posts: 773	Patrick, please keep us updated. I had my new DSSD regulate at the RSC here in Singapore and they did a great job, just to let you know. My experience is that new watches take a bit to get started, so I would give it some time before any concern.

1 March 2012, 10:12 PM	#12
nim Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: singapore Watch: cosmograph daytona Posts: 388	try running in your new watch for a week or two so that the lubrication can spread well and even throughout the movement it should be fine by then otherwise seek help from rsc

1 March 2012, 10:32 PM	#13
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	Sorry about that...

1 March 2012, 11:22 PM	#14
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	I am surprised it does that

4 March 2012, 08:51 AM	#19
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Some people should never buy a chronograph!!!!

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