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How to Wind a Rolex Watch?

by SheldonLong 29 Dec 2022 0 Comments

How to Wind a Rolex Watch?

 

About Rolex
Rolexwatch winding steps
Recommended watches Winders
In Conclusion

About Rolex

Rolex is popular with successful people for its dignified, practical, and unobtrusive style, its watches are highly accurate and highly durable. The watches are highly valued for their robust, functional, and understated design, and their precision and durability make them worth their weight in gold.

All modern Rolex watches can be manually wound, and winding your Rolex is important in order to preserve your watch and keep its movement in good standing. modern Rolex watches use self-winding movements. Rolex calls this ”Oyster perpetual”, as in theory, it means that the watch can continue ticking in perpetuity as long as it is on the wrist.

Why you should manually wind your Rolex watch?

The most important time to manually wind a Rolex watch is when it has stopped. Different Rolex watches have different power-reserve times. This means that if you put your Rolex watch on a table, for example, and then do not wear it for a few days, it will have stopped.

A common misconception about what to do when a Rolex watch has stopped is that you should shake it so that it gets energy again, however, this is one of the reasons you should manually wind your Rolex in the first place, as you can risk damaging the movement or wearing it out faster when you shake your watch vigorously.

If your watch has stopped, it may even take a bit of shaking before it starts, but by manually winding your Rolex watch, you can get it going again with ease.

Rolex Watch Manual Winding Steps 

Winding a watch is a complex task, but for many watch enthusiasts, it is part of the fun of interacting with a watch.

Step 1 -The first step is to hold the Rolex in your hand and turn the crown counterclockwise towards you. The winding crown will begin to release from the screws within the watch. Once the winding crown has completely detached from the screws, it will pop out and go into the winding position.
Step 2 -Turn the winding crown clockwise or forward for 35 to 40 rotations. You should begin to feel the tension and hear a light clicking sound. Continue to turn the crown approximately forty times to start the watch and give it full power.
Step 3 -After the Rolex is wound, you can now set the date. Pull the crown out slightly and it will click into the next position. This position is how you will set the date. Set the time by turning the knob of the crown clockwise away from you.
Step 4 -Using the winding crown again, pull the crown out to reset the hands. Begin turning the crown clockwise, or forward, and the hour and minute hands move.
Step 5 -Once you have set your time and date for your Rolex, you will need to close the crown. Push down the crown completely before screwing to avoid accidentally adjusting the date.
Step 6 -Lastly, screw the crown of your watch back gently and fully to restore the watch’s hermetic seal. Take care not to over-tighten the crown.

Rolex watch winder settings

Most Rolex watches require 650-950 TPD and require clockwise winding. Below are some of the most popular Rolex models and their winding settings.

MODEL, DESCRIPTION MOVEMENT / CALIBER WINDING DIRECTION TURNS PER DAY (TPD)
Most Rolex Automatics Most Rolex Movements Both 650
  Calibre 3255 Both 650
Cellini Date 50515   Both 650
Cellini Dual Time 50525   Both 650
Cellini Time 50509   Both 650
Cellini Time 50609   Both 650
Daytona Cosmograph 4130 CW 800-950
Daytona   Both 650-800
Oyster Perpetual 114300   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual 11600   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual 11634   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual 177200   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual 177210   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual 177234   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Air King 114200   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Air King 114210   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Air King 114234   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116505   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116506   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116509   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116515LN   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116518   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116519   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116520   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116523   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116528   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116576TBR   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116589   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116598   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116598 RBOW   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116599    Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 116599 RBOW   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Chosmograph Daytona 16520   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Date 115200   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Date 115210   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Date 115234   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116135   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116138   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116139   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116185   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116185 BBR   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116188   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116189   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116189 BBR   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116199 SANR   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116200   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116201   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116203   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116208   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116231   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116233   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116234   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116238   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116243   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116244   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116285 BBR   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178158   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178159   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178239   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178241   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178243   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178245   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178246   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178248   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178271   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178273   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178274   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178275   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178278   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178279   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178286   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178288   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178296   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 178313   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81158   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81159   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81208   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81209   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81298   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81299   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81308   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81318   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81319   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81338   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81339   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81348 SARO   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 81348 SABLV   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust II 116300   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust II 116333   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust II 116334   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust Special Edition 81315   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust Turnograph 116261   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust Turnograph 116263   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Datejust Turnograph 116264   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118138   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118205    Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118206   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118206 2012   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118208   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118209   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118235   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118235 2012   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118238   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118238 2012   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118239   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118296   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118338   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118346   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118348   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118366   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118395BR   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118398   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 118399   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 18946   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 18948   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 18956   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 18958   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 228206   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218206   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218235   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218235 2012   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218238   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218239   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218348   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218349   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218349 2012   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218398   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218398 BR   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II 218399   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Explorer 114270   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Explorer 214270   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Explorer II 16570   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Explorer II 219570   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116710 BLNR   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116710 LN   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116713 LN   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116718 LN   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116719 BLRO   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116758 SA   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116758 SANR   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116758 SARU   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116759 SA   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116759 SANR   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 116759 SARU   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady 176200   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady 176210   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady 176234   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 178159   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 178278   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 178279   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 178288   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 178341   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 178342   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 178343   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 178383   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179136   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179138   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179158   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179159   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179159 2012   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179160   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179161   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179163   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179165   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179166   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179168   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179171   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179173   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179174   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179175   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179178   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179178 2012   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179179   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179239   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179313   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179368   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179384   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179458   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 179459   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 28 279135   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 80285   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 80298   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 80299   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 80309   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 80315   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 80318    Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 80319   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 80359   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust II 116300   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Milgauss 116400   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Milgauss 116400GV   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Sea Dweller 16600   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Sea Dweller 16600 2014   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Sea Dweller Deepsea 116660   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Sky Dweller 326135   Both 800
Oyster Perpetual Sky Dweller 326935   Both 800
Oyster Perpetual Sky Dweller 326938   Both 800
Oyster Perpetual Sky Dweller 326939   Both 800
Oyster Perpetual Submariner 114060   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Submariner 14060M   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 116610 LN   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16610   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16610LV   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16610LV97200   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16613LB   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16613LN   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16618LB   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16618LN   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16619LB   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master 116622   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master 116655   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master 166228   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master 166622   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master 116623   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master 168622   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master 169622   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master 169623   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master II 116680   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master II 116681   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master II 116688   Both 650
Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master II 116689   Both 650
Submariner   Both 650

If you can't find your watch model (or movement) in this list, you can identify your Rolex. Try winding mode. You should choose the combined winding method (CW+CCW) and minimum turns per day (TPD). Then put the watch into the watch winder and check the accuracy of the time displayed by the watch after a few days.  If it runs behind, it is necessary to increase the number of TPD in one step.

How to adjust the time on your Rolex watch?

while we are on the topic of winding a Rolex watch, we can go over how to adjust the time briefly as well. Because if your watch has run out of energy as a result of you putting it down, you will also need to change the time and possibly other functions such as the date.

Rolex Datejust 36 126234

So first off, you will have to wind it, then set it. Different models are operated in different ways, but the basics are generally the same.

Crown position 0: The position 0 of your crown is the wearing position. This means the position in which your crown is pushed in all the way, and if it has a screw-down, it has been screwed down.
Crown position 1. When you have wound your Rolex, you can take it to position 1. This is the position of your watch where you change the date (if your watch has such a feature). Once the crown has popped out naturally at position 1, you can gently pull the crown out with one click. The quickset date function comes in very handy as it allows you to set the date rapidly.
Crown position 3: Position 3 of your crown is the position where you adjust the time of your watch. Through this position, you can reset the hands either clockwise or counterclockwise. Modern Rolex movements also have what is called a hacking function which means that when you pull out the crown to the third position, the second hand stops so you can set the time more accurately.

When you are done, make sure you push in or screw down the crown to position 0 to ensure the movement is protected and water-resistant.

Can you overwind a Rolex watch?

You cannot overwind a modern Rolex watch when manually winding it. Today, Rolex designs its watches so that you cannot overwind them no matter how much you wind. The winder simply disengages once it reaches max wind. However, have in mind that it has not always been like that. This means that it is possible to overwind an older Rolex watch that does not have this technical feature. What will happen if you do is the spring will break and it will need to be replaced.

The majority of Rolex watches require bi-directional winding and 650 TPD(turns per day). you can ask the manufacturer or adjust it repeatedly on a trial basis to determine your watch winding pattern.

MOZSLY offers some specialized watch winders for Rolex watches, and below you will find a few of our hot sellers.

What watch winder is suitable for Rolex Watch?

High-end watches, without a doubt, require exquisite watch winders. Here are 2 highly rated watch winders that we recommend.

Double Automatic Watch Winder Box with Unique 4 Rotation Modes - Orange

  • Material: Wood box/leather pillow/Acrylic panel
  • Color: Orange/Black/Brown/ Carbon Fiber
  • Size: 8.8*5.9*4.7inch
  • 4 modes, TPD settings ranging from 650 to 1500
  • Supports all three winding directions
  • Anti-magnetization
  • Mabuchi Motor
  • Dual power supply
  • 3 years warranty
    This watch winder is a unique Orange color with a multi-pass painting process for a more beautiful, shiny, and smooth finish. Inside, the leather and wood grain look stylish and luxurious. It looks great.

 

Best Single Watch Winder - Black

  • Material: Wood box/PU pillow/Acrylic panel
  • Color: Black
  • Size: 4.4 x 6 x 4.4inch
  • 4 modes, TPD settings ranging from 650 to 1500
  • Supports all three winding directions
  • Anti-magnetization
  • Mabuchi Motor
  • Dual power supply
  • 3 years warranty

This watch winder is as simple and understated as any of Rolex other classic black watches. If you are a watch collector who wants your watch to be less noticeable while still looking regal, this black watch winder is the perfect choice for you. It will help to improve the appearance of your expensive watch without being overly ostentatious.

In Conclusion

Storing a mechanical watch in a watch winder for winding keeps the mechanical gears of the watch lubricated, which extends the life of the watch and makes it work accurately. MOZSLY watch winders use high-quality upgraded Japanese Mabuchi motors, a well-known brand that makes precision motors. These motors keep the noise below 10db, so even if you put it in your bedroom, it will provide you with a very quiet experience.

The internal motor is enclosed and can be separated from the watch so that the watch will not be magnetized and affect the time. With 36 months warranty and friendly customer service, we welcome you to purchase our watch winders!

 

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