How many winds...

[ticketmaster123]

...do people recommend to give a Diver.

I know the manual says 30 - but have read online people suggesting much less.

Can it cause any damage or is the mechanism disengaged once fully wound?

Cheers!

[Submarino]

20-30 is fine. Nothing will happen to it as it won't over wind.

[ticketmaster123]

Originally Posted by Submarino

20-30 is fine. Nothing will happen to it as it won't over wind.

Cool...how do you know when it is fully wound?

Does the clicking change?

I have only done it around 10 times so far as I was being cautious not to over wind!

[AK797]

10 usually gets my watches going, tho I prefer to shake them gently instead of winding.

[Rolex Freak]

I usually wind 30-40 times.

[Submarino]

Originally Posted by ticketmaster123

Cool...how do you know when it is fully wound?

Does the clicking change?

I have only done it around 10 times so far as I was being cautious not to over wind!

You won't be able to tell. The crown feels the exact same way. I typically stop winding via the crown once the second hand starts moving around.

[kilyung]

You can't hurt it by overwinding

[ticketmaster123]

Originally Posted by Submarino

You won't be able to tell. The crown feels the exact same way. I typically stop winding via the crown once the second hand starts moving around.

Really?

I've just wound it and the sensation when winding definitely changes suddenly after 20+ turns.

It starts as a very soft regular clicking then feels slightly firmer and the clicking is slightly louder and less frequent - this clicking continues as you screw the crown back in.

Is it just me?

[Submarino]

Originally Posted by ticketmaster123

Really?

I've just wound it and the sensation when winding definitely changes suddenly after 20+ turns.

It starts as a very soft regular clicking then feels slightly firmer and the clicking is slightly louder and less frequent - this clicking continues as you screw the crown back in.

Is it just me?

I think so! It might just be in your head. Don't sweat it.

[TSW]

Originally Posted by Submarino

20-30 is fine. Nothing will happen to it as it won't over wind.

This

[ticketmaster123]

Originally Posted by Submarino

I think so! It might just be in your head. Don't sweat it.

I think you are right - I am just not used to the feeling when winding and screwing the crown as it is quite different to my Submariner which I have had as my only watch for the last 6 years!

Think I just need to get used to the different feel!

[Submarino]

Originally Posted by ticketmaster123

I think you are right - I am just not used to the feeling when winding and screwing the crown as it is quite different to my Submariner which I have had as my only watch for the last 6 years!

Think I just need to get used to the different feel!

Correcto!!!

[s14roller]

Worrying too much

If manual says 30, just do 30. I doubt anyone knows the watch better than the guys who built them.

[ticketmaster123]

Originally Posted by Submarino

You won't be able to tell. The crown feels the exact same way. I typically stop winding via the crown once the second hand starts moving around.

I left it overnight after a full wind (about 14 hours ago) and just wound it up again...the first couple of turns were the soft clicking...then the feeling/sound when winding definitely changes - and feels as if it is fully wound.

It is worrying me that you say there is absolutely no change in how the winding sounds/feels once fully wound because I can certainly tell you on my watch there is.

Can any one else clarify this for me - as I will have to take it in to a service center if not to get it looked at if it is just mine...I would rather not have to though as it's a brand new watch and the service center is 150 miles away!

EDIT: It is a Diver (not sure if that makes any difference)

[bayerische]

Originally Posted by s14roller

Worrying too much

If manual says 30, just do 30. I doubt anyone knows the watch better than the guys who built them.

But what if I miss count? Start over?

[ticketmaster123]

Sod it - it's working perfectly - I think I am just being overly anal about things...bloody OCD mixed with buying a watch which I probably couldn't afford in the first place causing me to worry!

So what if I notice the clicking changes when it's fully wound?! ...at least I know when it's wound!

Think I need to go and have a drink!

[bayerische]

Originally Posted by ticketmaster123

Think I need to go and have a drink!

Cheers mate. Same here.