Possible crown/gear issue? Moving second hand while changing time

[Gigaton Punch]

Hi All,

I have a GMT Master II(c). When I pull out the triple lock crown to change the time (in the outer most position), sometimes the second hand keeps moving while I change the time. If I fiddle it a bit, the second hand finally stops (seems to be a gear thing). Happens about 1/3 of the time. Is this normal or a problem?

[scubadiver1]

I am no expert but would say its not normal, I know there is a lot happening and gears have to mesh when you pull the crown out and as you say a slight wiggle sorts it so may just be nothing, but there are good experts on here who will no doubt give you a more accurate answer, if all else is working fine and winder action is smooth it may be nothing to worry about.

[Gigaton Punch]

Originally Posted by scubadiver1

I am no expert but would say its not normal, I know there is a lot happening and gears have to mesh when you pull the crown out and as you say a slight wiggle sorts it so may just be nothing, but there are good experts on here who will no doubt give you a more accurate answer, if all else is working fine and winder action is smooth it may be nothing to worry about.

I was actually going to service the watch next April (5th year). Should I go ahead and service 6 months early, or is it OK to wait? My concern with the latter route is that it may damage something else if I wait too long.

Also, found some old threads discussing the same issue. Some posters said it was due to low oil, while others say it's normal. Interesting.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=390251
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=120948
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=110695

[tommi_6o]

I have had that happen a few times with my 114060 which was purchased earlier this year. I haven't talked about it to my dealer but if it keeps happening I'll be taking mine in to get checked.