DocBotanus Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 As I have posted in the Rolex area, I am keeping my Rolex 5508 rep from Joshua with future mods in mind. I just don't know how to start it. I loosened the crown, gently pulled on stem to set time then screwed crown back down. I assumed it would start with motion, but no dice. I unscrewed again, after reading about manually winding, but I don't feel a middle position in stem where I am sure I am winding( I felt slight resistance, but was afraid I was at top thread of stem and did not want to strip.) Help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 When you unscrew the crown, the stem should automatically be in the winding position. Gently wind the crown about 40 turns & it should start. If not, the watch needs service. Either contact the seller or take it to a local rep-friendly watchmaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocBotanus Posted July 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Bad news- I unscrewed the crown, and deeling slight resistance turned the stem clockwise about 40, then 60 turns. No movement in the second hand at all. When turning I could hear a soft wining noise in watch. Pulling out slightly more, stem turns freely, a liitle more, hands move - so I know I was in right winding position. I guess it's going back to Josh after all. As I've written, I was very disappointed in the face, but I had decided to take that as an invitation to mod. I guess I should have taken it bake as a sign to return it in the first place. Oh well. I'm just disappointed my first venture in the hobby is a dud. By the way, when I unscrew crown, motion pressure on the stem makes the whole face(and movement inside) move slightly, and I can feel the movement click against the inside of case. Not a good sign I take it. I'm unsure of whether to try this style again, or go more recent. I suppose, based on Josh's reputation, this is a fluke. I would also guess that most dealers in the Orient get their watches from a few suppliers, so when I'm shopping, I'm shopping dealer rep as much as anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 By the way, when I unscrew crown, motion pressure on the stem makes the whole face(and movement inside) move slightly, and I can feel the movement click against the inside of case. Not a good sign I take it. No it's not. And if it doesn't start up after that many winds then it's not you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocBotanus Posted July 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Contacted Josh- waiting to hear back. Let him know his suggestion to tap watch in my palm did not help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 The movement is also loose inside the case, so another reason to send it back. Of course, there is no guarantee that you will not have similar problems with the next 1. With reps, that is part of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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