Patek Philippe - Winding problem

Winding problem

It depends on how much the crown move in anticlockwise direction.

I have tried to wind up a few manual winding PP in an auction preview, and found that for most manual watch, the crown will actually move back slightly in anticlockwise position (i.e. a few degree) after I wind it up in clockwise position and let go the crown.

But the power reserve of 24hrs seems to be a bit short.

The 5170J should have 65 hr power reserve.

Have you wound it up fully, till the point that the crown cannot be further wound?

Certainly it will reassure you by asking the advice from a PP service center.

Cheers

Henry

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Winding Problem with new 5170j

By: QueueCumber : September 16th, 2012-22:36

Hello, I'm not sure if something is wrong or not with my new 5170j. First, when I want to add to the power reserve, do I wind clockwise or counterclockwise (when the crown is pointing towards my chest)? Second, when I wind in the clockwise direction it se...

Sounds like a problem....

By: tick tock doctor : September 17th, 2012-03:42

When you wind the crown in the clockwise direction, it should be storing power to the mainspring. The crown should not move under its own power in the opposite direction. If this is the case, the click is most likely not working properly with the ratchet ...

Winding problem

By: joenghenry : September 17th, 2012-06:11

It depends on how much the crown move in anticlockwise direction. I have tried to wind up a few manual winding PP in an auction preview, and found that for most manual watch, the crown will actually move back slightly in anticlockwise position (i.e. a few...

Thanks All!!!!

By: QueueCumber : September 17th, 2012-06:59

Thanks! I asked someone who has the same watch, and it does indeed "bounce back" when you wind it... Phew! I was worried I might have to be without my watch for however long it would take to repair...... I LOVE THIS WATCH!!!!!

What about the PR you mentioned that it is........

By: Topcat30093 : September 17th, 2012-08:21

Only approx 24 hrs, is that still the case? Regards Tony PS good news about your winding concern :)

Not the case

By: QueueCumber : September 17th, 2012-08:31

I wasn't winding it fully because the bounce back made me think the watch was finished being wound fully....

Don't Worry - All Normal

By: murcielago_boy : September 17th, 2012-08:57

First thing: You can't overwind a 5170 because it's got a dynamometric crown. You'll find that the resistance to winding from the crown gradually increases as the watch nears the fully-wound state and then when it's at it's maximum it will discernibly CLI...

I know how you feel....

By: QueueCumber : September 17th, 2012-09:10

I love mine also. It is my favorite watch. It is an extremely elegant watch!