I just wateched the "Ho To Series" from the IWC. And surprisingly to know that
setting up an IWC watch can be this complicated.
Do I have to follow the instructions step by step to wind and set up my watch?
Anohter question, once I wound the crown of my watch for about 50 times, and
the watch seemed to resisted, and a weird sound came from the watch.
Did I damage my watch? Is there any way to know whether my watch is still ok?
Thanks.
Hi, don't think so, but depends on the watch. Is it an:
- handwound : after 30 turns or so, it comes to a complete stop, you
simply can't wind it any further.
- automatic : after 30-50 turns it reaches maximum power (fully wound),
you could hear the 'clutch' softely clicking 1 or 2 times per turn, this to
prevent overwinding. No damege should be done and it won't hurt the movement.
In case of much louder sounds or real resistance you should have it checked.
Regards, Bob
It is said that "wind the watch at least 30 turns to keep the movement
components well lubricated".
I normally just wind my watches 15 to 20 turns, should I wind them 20 to 30
turns, or even at least 30 turns as said in the videos?
Thanks.
Should I wind my watch, then adjust the time. Or, adjust the time, then wind
my watch?
Or both ways are okay?
Another question, one of my watches seems to have mechanical problem. Each
time I wind and adjust the time for the watch after not wearing if for a few
days, the secound hand does not run. I have to shake the watch a few times to
make the secound hand run.
Thanks.
Hello,
the watch should be first winded and after time adjusted.
A manual movement should be winded until you feel resistance and then you stop
winding . An automatic movement can be winded 30 times or more, you can't
break anything.
If once winded the second hand doesn't start to move there is a problem. It
should be serviced but if it starts when you shake it and the watch keeps good
time you can let it like this for a while, there is no urgency in my opinion
to service it.
My watch is having new problems.
Other than the second hand doesn't start to move automatically after I wind
the watch. Sometimes when I try to setup the time, I have problems pulling out
the crown. I eithr have to pull the crown very hard, or it just cannot be
pulled out.
So, should I get my watch repaired, or get a complete maintenance service? I
have the watch for a few years, but seldom wear it. It's quite new.
Thanks.