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Care and feeding of your Rolex watch or I didn’t know I had to wind my Rolex.
Oyster Perpetual (No Date) which is the water resistant (oyster) automatic watch

Pos. 1 – Position when wearing
Make sure your crown is fully screwed-down. In this position the watch is sealed tight providing full protection for the movement if the gaskets and case tube is intact. The watch is ready to be worn.

Pos. 2 - Hand winding position: Yes automatic watches need to be wound they run better if you wind them routinely and stay more accurate.
Crown unscrews counterclockwise to the point where it is free of the case tube screw threads, it will spin gently if turned. In this position the watch is ready for manual hand winding by turning the crown clockwise approximately 30 full times. If the watch has not been worn for 1 or 2 days, it will be necessary to rewind the watch in order to fully charge the movement and to guarantee that it will run properly. Most watches have between a 32 and 42 hour power reserve. Older watches with older mainsprings may have less power reserve.

Pos. 3 - Time setting position:
Crown is unscrewed and is pulled out to its furthest position (be gentle). This is the position for setting the time by moving the hands either clockwise or counter-clockwise. The second hand is stopped automatically and will not advance again until the crown is pushed back to Position 2 (this is called the ‘hacking feature and does not apply to watches produced before 1972). Once the time has been set, screw the crown back in without stripping the case tube (which is aluminum) threads.

Date & Datejust (non-quickset models) which is the water resistant (oyster) automatic watch that you must turn 24 hours to change date.

Pos. 1 – Position when wearing:
Make sure your crown is fully screwed-down. In this position the watch is sealed tight providing full protection for the movement if the gaskets and case tube is intact. The watch is ready to be worn.

Pos. 2 - Hand winding position: Hand winding position: Yes automatic watches need to be wound they run better if you wind them routinely and stay more accurate. Crown unscrews counterclockwise to the point where it is free of the case tube screw threads, it will spin gently if turned. In this position the watch is ready for manual hand winding by turning the crown clockwise approximately 30 full times. If the watch has not been worn for 1 or 2 days, it will be necessary to rewind the watch in order to fully charge the movement and to guarantee that it will run properly. Most watches have between a 32 and 42 hour power reserve. Older watches with older mainsprings may have less power reserve.

Pos. 3 - Date change position: Crown is unscrewed and is pulled out to its furthest position (be gentle). This is the position for setting the time by moving the hands either clockwise or counter-clockwise. The second hand is stopped automatically and will not advance again until the crown is pushed back to position 2 (this is called the ‘hacking feature and does not apply to watches produced before 1972). Once the time has been set, screw the crown back in without stripping the case tube (which is aluminum) threads. This is the same position for setting the time.

Pos. 3 - Time setting position:
Crown is unscrewed and is pulled out to its furthest position (be gentle). This is the position for setting the time by moving the hands either clockwise or counter-clockwise. The second hand is stopped automatically and will not advance again until the crown is pushed back to Position 2 (this is called the ‘hacking feature and does not apply to watches produced before 1972). Once the time has been set, screw the crown back in without stripping the case tube (which is aluminum) threads.

Date & Datejust (quickset models)

Pos. 1 – Crown position when wearing:
Make sure your crown is fully screwed-down. In this position the watch is sealed tight providing full protection for the movement if the gaskets and case tube is intact. The watch is ready to be worn.

Pos. 2 - Hand winding position: Yes automatic watches need to be wound they run better if you wind them routinely and stay more accurate.
Crown unscrews counterclockwise to the point where it is free of the case tube screw threads, it will spin gently if turned. In this position the watch is ready for manual hand winding by turning the crown clockwise approximately 30 full times. If the watch has not been worn for 1 or 2 days, it will be necessary to rewind the watch in order to fully charge the movement and to guarantee that it will run properly. Most watches have between a 32 and 42 hour power reserve. Older watches with older mainsprings may have less power reserve.

Pos. 3 - Date change position: ( I always take the hour hands to the 6:00 position before setting the date)
Crown unscrewed and pulled to the first (1st ) position. In this position you can utilize the quickset or rapid setting the date by turning the crown clockwise (ladies) or counterclockwise (men’s).

Pos. 4 - Time setting position:
Crown is unscrewed and is pulled out to its furthest position (be gentle). This is the position for setting the time by moving the hands either clockwise or counter-clockwise. The second hand is stopped automatically and will not advance again until the crown is pushed back to Position 2. Once the time has been set, screw the crown back in without stripping the case tube (which is aluminum) threads.

Day-Date (non-quickset models) Also know in general parlance as the ‘President”

Pos. 1 – Position when wearing:
Make sure your crown is fully screwed-down. In this position the watch is sealed tight providing full protection for the movement if the gaskets and case tube is intact. The watch is ready to be worn.

Pos. 2 - Hand winding position:

Hand winding position: Yes automatic watches need to be wound they run better if you wind them routinely and stay more accurate. The crown unscrews counterclockwise to the point where it is free of the case tube screw threads, it will spin gently if turned. In this position the watch is ready for manual hand winding by turning the crown clockwise approximately 30 full times. If the watch has not been worn for 1 or 2 days, it will be necessary to rewind the watch in order to fully charge the movement and to guarantee that it will run properly. Most watches have between a 32 and 42 hour power reserve. Older watches with older mainsprings may have less power reserve.

Pos. 3 - Day and Date change position: ( I always take the hour hands to the 6:00 position before setting the date)
Unscrew crown and extend to 1st position. This position for setting both the day of the week (at the top or 12:00 position) and the date at the 3:00 position. The date is set by moving the hands clockwise beyond the midnight position two times. Once the date has been set, the day of the week is set by moving the hands counterclockwise past the midnight position two times. The second hand is stopped automatically and will not advance again until the crown is pushed back to Position 2 (does not apply to watches produced before 1972). This is the same position for setting the time.

Pos. 4 - Time setting position:
The crown is unscrewed and is pulled out to its furthest position (be gentle). This is the position for setting the time by moving the hands either clockwise or counter-clockwise. The second hand is stopped automatically and will not advance again until the crown is pushed back to Position 2. Once the time has been set, screw the crown back in without stripping the case tube (which is aluminum) threads, the watch should be water resistant if gaskets and case tubes are intact..

Day-Date (single quickset models) Also know in general parlance as the ‘President”

Pos. 1 – position for wearing:
Make sure your crown is fully screwed-down. In this position the watch is sealed tight providing full protection for the movement if the gaskets and case tube is intact. The watch is ready to be worn.

Pos. 2 - Hand winding position:
Hand winding position: Yes automatic watches need to be wound they run better if you wind them routinely and stay more accurate.
The crown unscrews counterclockwise to the point where it is free of the case tube screw threads, it will spin gently if turned. In this position the watch is ready for manual hand winding by turning the crown clockwise approximately 30 full times. If the watch has not been worn for 1 or 2 days, it will be necessary to rewind the watch in order to fully charge the movement and to guarantee that it will run properly. Most watches have between a 32 and 42 hour power reserve. Older watches with older mainsprings may have less power reserve.

Pos. 3 - Date change position: ( I always take the hour hands to the 6:00 position before setting the date)
With the crown unscrewed and pulled out to the first notch. This position is for the rapid setting the date by turning the crown counterclockwise.

Pos. 4 - Day change position:
. Position for setting the day of the week by moving the hands counterclockwise past the midnight position two times. The second hand is stopped automatically and will not advance again until the crown is pushed back to Position 2. This is the same position for setting the time.

Pos. 4 - Time setting position: Crown pulled out to the last notch. This is the position for setting the time by moving the hands either clockwise or counterclockwise. The second hand is stopped automatically and will not advance again until the crown is pushed back to Position 2. Once the time has been set, screw the crown back in without stripping the case tube (which is aluminum) threads, the watch should be water resistant if gaskets and case tubes are intact.

Day-Date (double quickset models) known in comer parlance as the President or Presidential Rolex

Pos. 1 – position for wearing:
Make sure your crown is fully screwed-down. In this position the watch is sealed tight providing full protection for the movement if the gaskets and case tube is intact. The watch is ready to be worn.

Pos. 2 - Hand winding position:
Crown unscrewed counterclockwise to the point where it is free of the screw threads. In this position the watch is ready for manual hand winding by turning the crown clockwise approximately 30 full times. If the watch has not been worn for 1 or 2 days, it will be necessary to rewind the watch in order to fully charge the movement and to guarantee that it will run properly.

Pos. 3 - Day and Date change position: ( I always take the hour hands to the 6:00 position before setting the date)
Crown pulled out to the first notch. This is the position for the rapid setting both the date and the day of the week. The date is set by turning the crown clockwise and the day of the week is set by turning the crown counterclockwise.

Pos. 4 - Time setting position:
Crown pulled out to the last notch. Position for setting the time by moving the hands either clockwise or counterclockwise. The second hand is stopped automatically and will not advance again until the crown is pushed back to Position 2. Once the time has been set, screw the crown back in without stripping the case tube (which is aluminum) threads, the watch should be water resistant if gaskets and case tubes are intact.

Submariner (No Date)

Pos. 1 – position for wearing:
Make sure your crown is fully screwed-down. In this position the watch is sealed tight providing full protection for the movement if the gaskets and case tube is intact. The watch is ready to be worn.

Pos. 2 - Hand winding position:
Crown unscrewed counterclockwise to the point where it is free of the screw threads. In this position the watch is ready for manual hand winding by turning the crown clockwise approximately 30 full times. If the watch has not been worn for 1 or 2 days, it will be necessary to rewind the watch in order to fully charge the movement and to guarantee that it will run properly.

Pos. 3 - Time setting position:
Time setting position:
Crown pulled out to the last notch. This is the position for setting the time by moving the hands either clockwise or counterclockwise. The second hand is stopped automatically and will not advance again until the crown is pushed back to Position 2. Once the time has been set, screw the crown back in without stripping the case tube (which is aluminum) threads, the watch should be water resistant if gaskets and case tubes are intact.

Submariner Date (quickset models)
Pos. 1 – position for wearing:
Make sure your crown is fully screwed-down. In this position the watch is sealed tight providing full protection for the movement if the gaskets and case tube is intact. The watch is ready to be worn.

Pos. 2 - Hand winding position:
Crown unscrewed counterclockwise to the point where it is free of the screw threads. In this position the watch is ready for manual hand winding by turning the crown clockwise approximately 30 full times. If the watch has not been worn for 1 or 2 days, it will be necessary to rewind the watch in order to fully charge the movement and to guarantee that it will run properly.

Pos. 3 - Date change position: ( I always take the hour hands to the 6:00 position before setting the date)
With the crown unscrewed and pulled out to the first notch. This position is for the rapid setting the date by turning the crown counterclockwise.

Pos. 4 - Time setting position:
Crown pulled out to the last notch. This is the position for setting the time by moving the hands either clockwise or counterclockwise. The second hand is stopped automatically and will not advance again until the crown is pushed back to Position 2. Once the time has been set, screw the crown back in without stripping the case tube (which is aluminum) threads, the watch should be water resistant if gaskets and case tubes are intact.

GMT-Master (quickset models)

Pos. 1 – position for wearing:
Make sure your crown is fully screwed-down. In this position the watch is sealed tight providing full protection for the movement if the gaskets and case tube is intact. The watch is ready to be worn.

Pos. 2 - Hand winding position:
Crown unscrewed counterclockwise to the point where it is free of the screw threads. In this position the watch is ready for manual hand winding by turning the crown clockwise approximately 40 full times. If the watch has not been worn for 1 or 2 days, it will be necessary to rewind the watch in order to fully charge the movement and to guarantee that it will run properly.

Pos. 3 - Date change position:
Crown pulled out to the first notch. This is the position for rapid setting the date by turning the crown clockwise.

Pos. 4 - Time setting position:
Crown pulled out to the last notch. This is the osition for setting the time by moving the hands either clockwise or counterclockwise. The second hand is stopped automatically and will not advance again until the crown is pushed back to Position 2. Once the time and date has been set, screw the crown back in tightly to make the watch pressure-proof once again.

MT-Master II (quickset models)

Pos. 1 – position for wearing:
Make sure your crown is fully screwed-down. In this position the watch is sealed tight providing full protection for the movement if the gaskets and case tube is intact. The watch is ready to be worn.

Pos. 2 - Hand winding position:
Crown unscrewed counterclockwise to the point where it is free of the screw threads. In this position the watch is ready for manual hand winding by turning the crown clockwise approximately 40 full times. If the watch has not been worn for 1 or 2 days, it will be necessary to rewind the watch in order to fully charge the movement and to guarantee that it will run properly.

Pos. 3 – Hour hand change position:
Crown pulled out to the first notch. This is the position for rapid change of the hour in one hour jumps by turning the crown clockwise or counterclockwise. During this process the watch will continue to run properly. This is the same position for quick setting the date.

Pos. 3 – Date change position:
Crown pulled out to the first notch. This is the position for rapid changing of the date by moving the hour hand in one hour jumps past the midnight position two times. During this process the watch will continue to run properly.

Pos. 4 - Time setting position:
Crown pulled out to the last notch. This is the position for setting the time by moving the hands either clockwise or counterclockwise. The second hand is stopped automatically and will not advance again until the crown is pushed back to Position 2. Once the time and date has been set, screw the crown back in tightly but gently as to not strip the case tube threads.

Yacht-Master

Pos. 1 – position for wearing:
Make sure your crown is fully screwed-down. In this position the watch is sealed tight providing full protection for the movement if the gaskets and case tube is intact. The watch is ready to be worn.

Pos. 2 - Hand winding position:
Crown unscrewed counterclockwise to the point where it is free of the screw threads. In this position the watch is ready for manual hand winding by turning the crown clockwise approximately 40 full times. If the watch has not been worn for 1 or 2 days, it will be necessary to rewind the watch in order to fully charge the movement.

Pos. 3 - Date change position:
With the Crown pulled out to the first notch. This is the position for rapidly setting the date by turning the crown clockwise.

Pos. 4 - Time setting position:
Crown pulled out to the last notch. This is the position for setting the time by moving the hands either clockwise or counterclockwise. The second hand is stopped automatically and will not advance again until the crown is pushed back to Position 2. Once the time and date has been set, screw the crown back in tightly but gently as to not strip the case tube threads.

Explorer (No Date)

Pos. 1 – position for wearing:
Make sure your crown is fully screwed-down. In this position the watch is sealed tight providing full protection for the movement if the gaskets and case tube is intact. The watch is ready to be worn.

Pos. 2 - Hand winding position:
Crown unscrewed counterclockwise to the point where it is free of the screw threads. In this position the watch is ready for manual hand winding by turning the crown clockwise approximately 40 full times. If the watch has not been worn for 1 or 2 days, it will be necessary to rewind the watch in order to fully charge the movement.

Pos. 3 - Time setting position:
Crown pulled out to the last notch. This is the position for setting the time by moving the hands either clockwise or counter-clockwise. The second hand is stopped automatically and will not advance again until the crown is pushed back to Position 2 (this is known as hacking does not apply to watches produced before 1972). Once the time and date has been set, screw the crown back in tightly but gently as to not strip the case tube threads.

. Explorer II

Pos. 1 – position for wearing:
Make sure your crown is fully screwed-down. In this position the watch is sealed tight providing full protection for the movement if the gaskets and case tube is intact. The watch is ready to be worn.

Pos. 2 - Hand winding position:
Crown unscrewed counterclockwise to the point where it is free of the screw threads. In this position the watch is ready for manual hand winding by turning the crown clockwise approximately 40 full times. If the watch has not been worn for 1 or 2 days, it will be necessary to rewind the watch in order to fully charge the movement.

Pos. 3 – Hour hand change position:
Crown pulled out to the first notch. This is the position for the rapid changing of the hour in one hour jumps by turning the crown clockwise or counterclockwise. During this process the watch will continue to run properly. This is the same position for quickly setting the date.

Pos. 3 – Date change position:
Crown pulled out to the first notch. This is the position for the rapid changing of the date by moving the hour hand in one hour jumps past the midnight position two times. During this process the watch will continue to run properly.

Pos. 4 - Time setting position:
Crown pulled out to the last notch. This is the position for setting the time by moving the hands either clockwise or counterclockwise. The second hand is stopped automatically and will not advance again until the crown is pushed back to Position 2. Once the time and date has been set, screw the crown back in tightly but gently as to not strip the case tube threads.

Cosmograph Daytona

Pos. 1 – position for wearing:
Make sure your crown is fully screwed-down. In this position the watch is sealed tight providing full protection for the movement if the gaskets and case tube is intact. The watch is ready to be worn.

Pos. 2 - Hand winding position:
Crown unscrewed counterclockwise to the point where it is free of the screw threads. In this position the watch is ready for manual hand winding by turning the crown clockwise approximately 40 full times. If the watch has not been worn for 1 or 2 days, it will be necessary to rewind the watch in order to fully charge the movement.

Pos. 3 - Time setting position:
Crown pulled out to the last notch. This is the position for setting the time by moving the hands either clockwise or counter-clockwise. The second hand is stopped automatically and will not advance again until the crown is pushed back to Position 2. Once the time has been set, screw the crown back in but gently.

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