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dannyp · 10 October 2009, 03:58 AM

I've been told that manually winding an automatic watch too often wears out parts that weren't meant to be used all the time. How much of an issue is that on a Rolex? I ask because I now have three automatics I'll be wearing as daily wear watches, and I don't know if I need to invest in a winder.

Obviously, I'm most concerned about this on my Patek, as it's the most delicate movement of the three, and have been less worried about my IWC with its ETA base. What's the deal with Rolex?

Dan Pierce · 10 October 2009, 04:04 AM

As much as you want.

dP

Prince · 10 October 2009, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

As much as you want.

dP

Absolutely! But be careful - you might "wind" up being accused of winding something else!

Tools · 10 October 2009, 04:27 AM

I like to power wind every now and then....

dannyp · 10 October 2009, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

I like to power wind every now and then....

Lol, great picture. But I'll limit my "power" to naps and lunches ;).

Prince · 10 October 2009, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

I like to power wind every now and then....

LOL! "More power" eh, Tim?

JBat · 10 October 2009, 04:42 AM

As often as it needs it.

Dan Pierce · 10 October 2009, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Absolutely! But be careful - you might "wind" up being accused of winding something else!

dP

10 October 2009, 03:58 AM	#1
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	How often can you manually wind a Rolex? I've been told that manually winding an automatic watch too often wears out parts that weren't meant to be used all the time. How much of an issue is that on a Rolex? I ask because I now have three automatics I'll be wearing as daily wear watches, and I don't know if I need to invest in a winder. Obviously, I'm most concerned about this on my Patek, as it's the most delicate movement of the three, and have been less worried about my IWC with its ETA base. What's the deal with Rolex?

10 October 2009, 04:04 AM	#2
Dan Pierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,348	As much as you want. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

10 October 2009, 04:27 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,686	I like to power wind every now and then.... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

10 October 2009, 04:42 AM	#7
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	As often as it needs it.

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