Some Rolex Models More “Difficult” to Wind Than Others?

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Originally Posted by joli160

Many different movements so one would expect they don’t wind the same.
The smoothest and buttery soft winding experience from the watches I own is the 9001 from the SkyD and the grittiest the 2135 from the Mrs 26mm DJ.
That one even after a full service feels rough.

Great feedback, and sounds similar to my wife’s 26mm Datejust. I wouldn’t call it “gritty”, but, instead, more stubborn.