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Putting on a Non-Running Rolex
When I take out my DateJust or Submariner out to wear, more often than not they are not running since they have been sitting for a couple of week or so. I typically wind them 45 turns of the crown, screw the crown down securely and be on my way. Is 45 times too many, not enough or just right?? I know they have a winding clutch to prevent over winding and have heard that a person can wind a Rolex until their "fingers bleed" and no damage will be done. Am I OK with the 45 turns of the crown? I have a desk job so my wrist does not get tons of movement during the day, at least not the kind that keeps a rotor in motion all day.
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Putting on a Non-Running Rolex
When I take out my DateJust or Submariner out to wear, more often than not they are not running since they have been sitting for a couple of week or so. I typically wind them 45 turns of the crown, screw the crown down securely and be on my way. Is 45 tim...
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Thank you for all the responses........
looks like I'm safe if I continue with 45 winds. My Bell & Ross manual states not to excede 40 turns as it has no clutch. I usually wind it 42 turns but whose to say how many complete turns of the crown that is in complete revolutions. Been doing it 4...