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LC23 · 24 August 2021, 05:28 AM

Hi RF Fam,

I wanted to ask if anyone has experienced this. So I have multiple watches that seem to wind with a certain amount of resistance but yet its smooth. I recently started noticing my 2018 GMT has more resistance than my DSSD (2019) and my DJ (2018). Now mind you, I did pick up the GMT used from a colleague who wears it daily. Does this mean I should bring my watch to service?

Any insight would be helpful. Cheers!

AJMarcus · 24 August 2021, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by LC23

Hi RF Fam,

I wanted to ask if anyone has experienced this. So I have multiple watches that seem to wind with a certain amount of resistance but yet its smooth. I recently started noticing my 2018 GMT has more resistance than my DSSD (2019) and my DJ (2018). Now mind you, I did pick up the GMT used from a colleague who wears it daily. Does this mean I should bring my watch to service?

Any insight would be helpful. Cheers!

All my Rolex pieces wind silky smooth. Even an Explorer that hasn’t been fully serviced in over ten years. May need some lubrication. I’d bring it to a certified Rolex watchmaker and have them take a look.

saxo3 · 24 August 2021, 06:16 AM

For the 2018 GMT, I would observe its timekeeping and get the movement measured with a timegrapher, i.e. rates, amplitudes, and beat errors, for 5 different positions, after full winding. The data will indicate if the caliber has developed an issue.

fskywalker · 24 August 2021, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by saxo3

For the 2018 GMT, I would observe its timekeeping and get the movement measured with a timegrapher, i.e. rates, amplitudes, and beat errors, for 5 different positions, after full winding. The data will indicate if the caliber has developed an issue.

This!

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brandrea · 24 August 2021, 08:09 AM

I find all the 32xx movements wind a bit “gritty” compared to the 31xx’s

prnceofpersia23 · 24 August 2021, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I find all the 32xx movements wind a bit “gritty” compared to the 31xx’s

Can confirm, my DJ41 feels grittier than my Daytona and past 31xx movements.

It is borderline unpleasant to wind it.

brandrea · 24 August 2021, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by prnceofpersia23

Can confirm, my DJ41 feels grittier than my Daytona and past 31xx movements.

It is borderline unpleasant to wind it.

Agreed.

My 114060 winds smooth as butter. By comparison, my 124060 and 126710 are gritty feeling.

AJMarcus · 25 August 2021, 04:39 AM

My 126710 BLRO from 2018 winds very smooth.

JoseR · 25 August 2021, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I find all the 32xx movements wind a bit “gritty” compared to the 31xx’s

Same here. My Air King 3131 is smooth as butter and my 3235 DJ41 is a little "gritty" also..

Maybe due to the Date and the 70 hour reserve on the 3235..

jtli202 · 25 August 2021, 06:06 AM

My DD40 also feels a bit gritty.. also there is a click every rotation or so once it's fully wound.

PBJ1925 · 25 August 2021, 07:40 AM

126660 2020 DSSD owner here. Comparatively I found it to be smoother than a 2021 GMT.

Annan · 25 August 2021, 11:37 AM

And another voice from the chorus - my EXPII with 3187 winds much more smoothly than my former DJ41 with 3235.

LC23 · 25 August 2021, 11:59 PM

Thanks all. Brought it to the RSC.

GMT Aviator · 26 August 2021, 08:37 AM

I have four 16710’s. Three of them serviced recently by RSC. 2 of those 3 wind silky smooth. One feels a bit gritty. Go figure.

24 August 2021, 05:28 AM	#1
LC23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Up Up North Posts: 615	Smooth winding on GMT Hi RF Fam, I wanted to ask if anyone has experienced this. So I have multiple watches that seem to wind with a certain amount of resistance but yet its smooth. I recently started noticing my 2018 GMT has more resistance than my DSSD (2019) and my DJ (2018). Now mind you, I did pick up the GMT used from a colleague who wears it daily. Does this mean I should bring my watch to service? Any insight would be helpful. Cheers!

24 August 2021, 06:16 AM	#3
saxo3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: . Posts: 2,762	Smooth winding on GMT For the 2018 GMT, I would observe its timekeeping and get the movement measured with a timegrapher, i.e. rates, amplitudes, and beat errors, for 5 different positions, after full winding. The data will indicate if the caliber has developed an issue.

25 August 2021, 11:37 AM	#12
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,179	And another voice from the chorus - my EXPII with 3187 winds much more smoothly than my former DJ41 with 3235. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

24 August 2021, 08:09 AM	#5
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,970	I find all the 32xx movements wind a bit “gritty” compared to the 31xx’s

25 August 2021, 04:39 AM	#8
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,224	My 126710 BLRO from 2018 winds very smooth.

25 August 2021, 06:06 AM	#10
jtli202 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 143	My DD40 also feels a bit gritty.. also there is a click every rotation or so once it's fully wound.

25 August 2021, 07:40 AM	#11
PBJ1925 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jay Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 326934 Posts: 2,271	126660 2020 DSSD owner here. Comparatively I found it to be smoother than a 2021 GMT.

25 August 2021, 11:59 PM	#13
LC23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Up Up North Posts: 615	Thanks all. Brought it to the RSC.

26 August 2021, 08:37 AM	#14
GMT Aviator 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,296	I have four 16710’s. Three of them serviced recently by RSC. 2 of those 3 wind silky smooth. One feels a bit gritty. Go figure.

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