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Old 6 December 2016, 12:17 AM   #1
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Rolex 1675 not winding on the wrist nor winder

My Rolex is not winding automatically, the watch was checked twice by a local watchmaker. The first time he just lubricated the automatic mechanism and watch kept its defect. Second time he completely overhauled the entire movement ... still no go!! Any clue? Watch is not magentized. I'm thinking of having it serviced by Rolex in Milan at this point.
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Old 6 December 2016, 01:08 AM   #2
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Sounds like the energy storage needs R&R. Common problem after many years of use.
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Sounds like you completely overhauled at the wrong place?
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Sounds like you completely overhauled at the wrong place?
Job was done by the same watchmaker that did an overhaul 2 & 1/2 years ago.
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Old 6 December 2016, 01:54 AM   #5
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Sounds like the energy storage needs R&R. Common problem after many years of use.
What is R&R ?
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R&R = Repair / Replace
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Sounds like the energy storage needs R&R. Common problem after many years of use.
Energy storage aka mainspring is not what I'm thinking of, more likely worn-out reversing wheels & driving wheel for ratchet wheel.
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Energy storage aka mainspring is not what I'm thinking of, more likely worn-out reversing wheels & driving wheel for ratchet wheel.
How can they be worn out when the watch is completely overhauled?
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How can they be worn out when the watch is completely overhauled?
How can the watch be completely overhauled and still won't work?
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How can the watch be completely overhauled and still won't work?
Italian magic.
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Old 6 December 2016, 07:18 AM   #12
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well ok I mean it was serviced, disassembled completely, cleaned with ultrasonics and reassembled (oiled etc)..
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well ok I mean it was serviced, disassembled completely, cleaned with ultrasonics and reassembled (oiled etc)..
Were any of the parts replaced during that service?
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well ok I mean it was serviced, disassembled completely, cleaned with ultrasonics and reassembled (oiled etc)..
Explain "doesn't autowind" more fully. Do you mean that you hand-wind it and then it stops after 48 hours, no-matter-what?

Or does it stop after a few days? Perhaps you are not as active as you once were.
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Were any of the parts replaced during that service?
not any
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Explain "doesn't autowind" more fully. Do you mean that you hand-wind it and then it stops after 48 hours, no-matter-what?

Or does it stop after a few days? Perhaps you are not as active as you once were.
it doesn't wind on an automatic winder or on wrist. I wounded it and put it on the winder, after 50 hours it stopped so it's not winding.
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it doesn't wind on an automatic winder or on wrist. I wounded it and put it on the winder, after 50 hours it stopped so it's not winding.
How many TPD's is your winder set at?
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How many TPD's is your winder set at?
it runs for 1 hour every 3 hours.
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it runs for 1 hour every 3 hours.
Ok, but you can still manually wind it and it runs 45-50 Hr's?
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Never mind I'm done, good night.
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not any
Get it serviced by RSC...
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Ok, but you can still manually wind it and it runs 45-50 Hr's?
Yes, I can wind it manually. I'm saying it doesn't wind automatically.
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Get it serviced by RSC...
I know... only thing is the service there costs 950 euros.
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I know... only thing is the service there costs 950 euros.
Like I said earlier, there are quite possibly a few parts worn-out, they need replacement. The watchmaker you went to didn't replace any parts which I find odd. Bring it in for service to a watchmaker with a Rolex parts account or RSC.

Yes it's expensive but you'll have two years of international warranty on the service and you'll know it's probably good for another 5-10 years.
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Like I said earlier, there are quite possibly a few parts worn-out, they need replacement. The watchmaker you went to didn't replace any parts which I find odd. Bring it in for service to a watchmaker with a Rolex parts account or RSC.

Yes it's expensive but you'll have two years of international warranty on the service and you'll know it's probably good for another 5-10 years.
You are a patient man Bas.
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You are a patient man Bas.
If I wasn't patient I would suck at being a watchmaker
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True dat but since I'm not a watchmaker I don't need it.
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True dat but since I'm not a watchmaker I don't need it.
I don't get your sarcasm, if you are not a watchmaker what are you doing here in the tech forum trying to answer to something you don't know?
I know this needs to be serviced and parts replaced, what I was asking is if anyone have a clue what the problem could be.
Somebody tells reverser wheels, other main spring etc.
Your patience here is irrelevant as nobody asked for you direct help so please just mind your own business or something you have knowledge of.
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I don't get your sarcasm, if you are not a watchmaker what are you doing here in the tech forum trying to answer to something you don't know?
I know this needs to be serviced and parts replaced, what I was asking is if anyone have a clue what the problem could be.
Somebody tells reverser wheels, other main spring etc.
Your patience here is irrelevant as nobody asked for you direct help so please just mind your own business or something you have knowledge of.
Your insults are not needed nor appreciated.

I do know that your watch has a rotor problem which is a cheap and easy fix.

That's why I asked you if you could still wind it but you sat and watched this thread for 30 minutes without replying and then left.

The next time you ask for help I'll make sure to ignore you.
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I don't get your sarcasm, if you are not a watchmaker what are you doing here in the tech forum trying to answer to something you don't know?
I know this needs to be serviced and parts replaced, what I was asking is if anyone have a clue what the problem could be.
Somebody tells reverser wheels, other main spring etc.
Your patience here is irrelevant as nobody asked for you direct help so please just mind your own business or something you have knowledge of.
You don't have to be a watchmaker to check out these threads. There are a lot of enthusiasts with many years of experience who are more than capable of figuring some of these things out. I go on car forums asking for help sometimes. I don't get upset if someone who isn't a mechanic helps me out. It probably isn't the smartest thing to insult someone who has over 40,000 posts and who obviously knows way more than you do.
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