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shoota70 · 9 January 2014, 04:54 AM

Hi.

If I'm planning on setting my 215670 aside for a few months not on a winder, should I unscrew the crown?

Thank you.

Cc1966 · 9 January 2014, 04:56 AM

No...leave crown in and let it wind down. Some may comment to wind it once a month if possible, but I don't think it matters with your watch.

rmfnla · 9 January 2014, 04:56 AM

No reason to.

davvman · 9 January 2014, 05:00 AM

Hi,

I've got a question on my mind for a longer time now.
Is putting a watch, that is never being worn, on the winder over all that time really recommended?
Finally, the rotor spins all the time, which, at least in my imagination, cannot be good for the movement.
Can someone confirm or argue?

Cc1966 · 9 January 2014, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davvman

Hi,

I've got a question on my mind for a longer time now.
Is putting a watch, that is never being worn, on the winder over all that time really recommended?
Finally, the rotor spins all the time, which, at least in my imagination, cannot be good for the movement.
Can someone confirm or argue?

Subject has been extensively discussed ~ try the search function. I don't store with a winder because I believe it causes undue wear.

cop414 · 9 January 2014, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cc1966

Subject has been extensively discussed ~ try the search function. I don't store with a winder because I believe it causes undue wear.

+1 but I do turn whatever I have sitting on it's opposite side every month and give each a full wind usually every other month or so. I always let the crown screwed in and just let them wind down.

shoota70 · 9 January 2014, 05:38 AM

Thank you.

To clarify my question, I will let it wind down by unscrewing the crown but not pulling out any, just unscrewed.

So I should let it wind down, but no point to unscrewing the crown?

Thanks.

cop414 · 9 January 2014, 05:39 AM

Just let it wind down, unscrewing the crown will make no difference as to how it winds down.

Cc1966 · 9 January 2014, 05:41 AM

Keep the crown screwed in^^^. :)

davvman · 9 January 2014, 07:02 AM

Thank you. I read, which accords to my point of view, that the crown position does not matter at all. Meaning...

crown open -> relax
crown closed -> relax

:)

AK797 · 9 January 2014, 07:36 AM

Not winding it or touching it for a few months will make no difference... just don't forget about the watch!

stockae92 · 9 January 2014, 08:13 AM

I don't think letting the watch stopped for months will do any harm

If you are talking about years, then there may be problem

dysondiver · 9 January 2014, 08:26 AM

good idea on the swap sides ,, or just turn the boxes they are in onto another flat.

DJJon · 9 January 2014, 09:18 AM

100% keep the crown screwed down and no harm can happen.

I am a huge winder guy for my daily 'go to' watches but positively think it makes no sense to leave a watch on a winder when you know it won't be worn for extended periods, even really a week for that matter. Just leads to undue wear. The benefit of the winder is for those short 2-3 day periods where it's off the wrist and frankly setting the time past 12 to see if it was a date change or not and then setting the date is just annoying.

HL65 · 9 January 2014, 09:23 AM

Leave crown in and give it a full wind every 30 days...Cheers,

9 January 2014, 04:54 AM	#1
shoota70 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: earth Watch: 216570 White Posts: 224	Extended Non Use Hi. If I'm planning on setting my 215670 aside for a few months not on a winder, should I unscrew the crown? Thank you. __________________ Rolex 216570 White Omega 311.30.42.30.13.001 and 3576.50 Seiko 6139, SKX175, and Mod SKX171 G-Shock GW9400

9 January 2014, 04:56 AM	#2
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	No...leave crown in and let it wind down. Some may comment to wind it once a month if possible, but I don't think it matters with your watch. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

9 January 2014, 04:56 AM	#3
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	No reason to. __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

9 January 2014, 05:38 AM	#7
shoota70 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: earth Watch: 216570 White Posts: 224	Thank you. To clarify my question, I will let it wind down by unscrewing the crown but not pulling out any, just unscrewed. So I should let it wind down, but no point to unscrewing the crown? Thanks. __________________ Rolex 216570 White Omega 311.30.42.30.13.001 and 3576.50 Seiko 6139, SKX175, and Mod SKX171 G-Shock GW9400

9 January 2014, 05:39 AM	#8
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,115	Just let it wind down, unscrewing the crown will make no difference as to how it winds down. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

9 January 2014, 05:00 AM	#4
davvman "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 47	Hi, I've got a question on my mind for a longer time now. Is putting a watch, that is never being worn, on the winder over all that time really recommended? Finally, the rotor spins all the time, which, at least in my imagination, cannot be good for the movement. Can someone confirm or argue?

9 January 2014, 05:41 AM	#9
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Keep the crown screwed in^^^. :) __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

9 January 2014, 07:02 AM	#10
davvman "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 47	Thank you. I read, which accords to my point of view, that the crown position does not matter at all. Meaning... crown open -> relax crown closed -> relax :)

9 January 2014, 07:36 AM	#11
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	Not winding it or touching it for a few months will make no difference... just don't forget about the watch!

9 January 2014, 08:13 AM	#12
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,960	I don't think letting the watch stopped for months will do any harm If you are talking about years, then there may be problem __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

9 January 2014, 08:26 AM	#13
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	good idea on the swap sides ,, or just turn the boxes they are in onto another flat.

9 January 2014, 09:18 AM	#14
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	100% keep the crown screwed down and no harm can happen. I am a huge winder guy for my daily 'go to' watches but positively think it makes no sense to leave a watch on a winder when you know it won't be worn for extended periods, even really a week for that matter. Just leads to undue wear. The benefit of the winder is for those short 2-3 day periods where it's off the wrist and frankly setting the time past 12 to see if it was a date change or not and then setting the date is just annoying.

9 January 2014, 09:23 AM	#15
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,984	Leave crown in and give it a full wind every 30 days...Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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