Should my watch wind when I'm doing the crown up?

[RRFAN]

I have a few reps and it does it on some and not others.

My new Superavenger continues to wind when I am locking the crown after setting the time etc. It winds all the way until the crown is full screwed in and can't be turned anymore.

On other reps, as soon as I push the crown in tight to screw it back in, there is no resistance.

Which is normal?

[bwhitesox]

Normal is to not wind when you screw in the crown.

I have had several reps that do what you are describing and it is a manufacturing fault that you have to live with.

[freddy333]

Most likely, the stem is too short (requires replacement) or the keyless works (the set of gears that transfer/translate the action of the crown/stem to the movement) is not functioning properly. Either way, the watch requires service.

[ubiquitous]

Could also be the spring in the crown; if the spring isn't pushing in, then the crown stays locked and hence continues to turn the stem.

[iceberg1459]

well i dont know others but my el-primero winds while screwing the crown back up after setting the time

[ubiquitous]

I can definitely say that both of my El Primero based Daytonas don't wind when screwing down the crown; however, that's because of the spring loaded Rolex crowns

[Corgi]

My Breitling Chrono Evo v2 winds when screwing in the crown, and so does my TT blue sub.

It has not caused any damage to the watches that I can notice...

[alt.watch.obsessive]

There's usually a clutch in the crown when the spring is compressed that is not included or at least not working on most reps. It's not a problem with the movement (there is no "neutral" in the movement...if the stem turns the right direction the movement winds). A longer stem as Freddy notes might help activate the clutch, but I wouldn't worry about it.

[iceberg1459]

I can definitely say that both of my El Primero based Daytonas don't wind when screwing down the crown; however, that's because of the spring loaded Rolex crowns

me want spring-loaded crown too

[andreww]

My UPO with gen crown & tube winds as I'm screwing it down. The old rep crown did not do that, but the spring on the gen feels a lot stronger.

[Shundi]

I concur with Corgi, I've had a few (mostly A7750s) do this and it's never been a problem...

[RRFAN]

thanks guys, put my mind to rest at least.

I assumed that it wouldn't do much damage, but it just doesnt feel right when doing it!

Does anyone else's V2 SA do it?

Edited August 21, 2008 by RRFAN