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Old 1 April 2018, 01:02 PM   #1
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Tight winding after service

I just got back my 16014 back from service from an independent with a Rolex parts account and I have found that is feeling pretty tight to wind. I am wondering if this is normal or if this is cause for concern. Otherwise the watch is looking great and running pretty well. Thanks for any insight!!
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Old 1 April 2018, 10:36 PM   #2
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Old 1 April 2018, 11:28 PM   #3
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Interesting, mine was too, considerably harder to wind, and the winding comes to a halt after about 20 turns.
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Old 1 April 2018, 11:33 PM   #4
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Same here. I have a 14270 that was tight to wind to begin with. (Right after 25-30 turns). Sent it in for a service, still the same.

But keeping good time and power reserve.

I have no clue as to what’s wrong bc my 16570 and 14000 from the same-ish years do not have this issue.


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Old 1 April 2018, 11:47 PM   #5
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I am wondering if it will loosen up and if so after how long. Keeping great time though.
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Old 2 April 2018, 05:56 AM   #6
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Not an unknown issue, though if it comes to a halt you may have a problem

Some "stiffness" may be resolved by making sure the crown is pulled out to a more "comfortable" position, especially after a service
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Old 16 April 2018, 05:36 AM   #7
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Several things are going on. Something isnt lubricated properly, the crown wheel spacer is upside down, and most likely your automatic bridge has tight endshakes which is causing a binding effect. The reversors also need to be lubricated in the correct spots. If one or two of these issues are present you will feel rough winding
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