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Try manually winding it for 30/40 turns.
My sub takes quite a few turns of the winder to get going, relying on the rotor will take an eternity to get enough power in the mainspring to get it going and keep it going at an acceptable rate.
Morning all,
Last time I wore this watch all was working fine, however it's been sitting in the safe for about a month and when I went to wind it today the seconds hand would not start moving. I left it on my wrist for a while to see if the rotor would bring it to life, but no joy.
I'm reluctant to send it back to Rolex as I know they will want to carry out a series of replacements/refurbs to guarantee a full service. Is this my only real option or could I should I look at an independent?
Try manually winding it for 30/40 turns.
My sub takes quite a few turns of the winder to get going, relying on the rotor will take an eternity to get enough power in the mainspring to get it going and keep it going at an acceptable rate.
Cheers,
Ben
..... for I have become the Jedi of flippers
" an extravagance is anything you buy that is of no earthly use to your wife "
I did try about 50 turns, but nothing happening. It usually requires around 20-30 turns from dead before I see any movement, so I think there's an issue with the mainspring as I can still set the time and date just fine.Originally Posted by ben4watches
I had similar from my Blancpain FF the other day - been left to stop completely, and seemed to take an age for the movement to activate.......... I eventually figured it was normal (as it was)
If you get no joy and you want to avoid a full blown trip to Rolex, I've used this guy in the past. Rolex accredited so he can get the parts. Probably more sympathetic to things you want left alone.
https://www.prestigetimeservices.co.uk/
The possible bad news is that with it being a seadweller, it will need a very specialised pressure test. I think many independent watchmakers avoid taking them on for that reason.
Last edited by Russ; 28th September 2023 at 09:38.
Interesting, could be a couple of things,
1) keyless works not engaging manual wind position.
2) mainspring broken (i doubt it though)
Wear the watch for an extended period ( or sit there there gently rocking the watch to and frow) to see if it build enough power from the rotor, if it does its not the mainspring and would point to the keyless works not engaging.
Cheers,
Ben
..... for I have become the Jedi of flippers
" an extravagance is anything you buy that is of no earthly use to your wife "
I was wearing the watch all morning, but still no movement.
I'm becoming inclined to think that there may be an issue with the mainspring as I can feel/hear the gears engaging smoothly when I turn the crown and as mentioned earlier can still set the date and time.
Many indys can still comfortably service a SD, the full blown WR test is the issue however.
My guy has done loads of SD’s and can test to 400m, which would do me just fine.
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Only two scenarios here, either the watch is f****d or you are. Have you checked to see if you've got a pulse?
I have just had a watch serviced by RSC.
It has taken 3 weeks from dropping it off to being ready for collection.
Who do you use? I struggled to find anyone who would test to more than 100m
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Sean Yates here https://watchrepair.expert/
Good guy, he’s done about 5 of my watches.
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Yeah Sean’s a good guy he’s serviced a couple of my watches .
Thank you!
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You’re welcome.
Just checked back through some of the texts between myself and Sean. He can go beyond 400m on his wet tester, it’s just that it’s beyond the limit of the machine’s gauge, he reckons it’s near 600m.
He also said that none of the 20 odd Sea Dweller’s he’s serviced failed the 400m WR test.
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Do you get off on posting drivel?
That’s impressive.
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