How To Wind & Set Your Rolex?
Crown Positioning For Winding & Setting Your Rolex
Oyster Perpetual (No Date)
1002, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1010, 1014, 1018, 1023, 1024, 1025, 1030, 1038, 114300, 116000, 116034, 176200, 176210, 176234, 177200, 177210, 177234, 6085, 6103, 6177, 6202, 6284, 6532, 6546, 6548, 6549, 6551, 6552, 6556, 6564, 6565, 6567, 6569, 6580, 6582, 6584, 6590, 6618, 6623, 6634, 6718, 6719, 6723, 6724, 67180, 67183, 67188, 67193, 67194, 67197, 67198, 67230, 67233, 67243, 76030, 76080, 76094, 76180, 76183, 76188, 76193, 76198, 76243, 77080, 77014, 77518, 14203, 14203M, 14208, 14208M, 14233, 14238
Pos. 1 – Wearing Position:
The crown is fully screwed down, ensuring complete protection for the movement. The watch is now ready to be worn, sealed tightly for optimal functionality.
Pos. 2 – Hand Winding Position:
Crown unscrewed counterclockwise to the point where it is free of the screw threads. Once in this Position, the watch is prepared for manual hand winding. Rotate the crown clockwise approximately 40 complete revolutions. If the watch has not been worn for 1 or 2 days, it is necessary to wind it to ensure the movement is fully charged & guarantee proper functioning.
Pos. 3 – Time Setting Position:
Extend the crown to its furthest notch. Adjust the time by moving the hands either clockwise or counterclockwise. The second hand will come to a halt automatically. It will only resume movement when the crown is returned to Position 2 (excluding watches made before 1972). After setting the time, firmly screw the crown back in to ensure the watch remains pressure-proof.
Air-King (No Date)
14000, 14000M, 14010, 14010M, 114200, 114210, 114234, 116900, 5500, 5501, 5506, 5520, 6552
Pos. 1 – Wearing Position:
The crown is fully screwed down, ensuring a tight seal & complete protection for the movement. The timepiece is now ready to be worn.
Pos. 2 – Hand Winding Position:
Turn the crown counterclockwise until it is no longer threaded. The watch is prepared for manual hand winding by turning the crown clockwise at approximately 40 complete rotations. If the watch has not been worn for 1 or 2 days, it will be necessary to rewind it to ensure the movement is fully charged & the watch runs accurately.
Pos. 3 – Time Setting Position:
Fully extend the crown to its furthest notch. This will enable you to adjust the time by moving the hands clockwise or counterclockwise. The second hand will come to a halt automatically. It will not resume until the crown is returned to Position 2 (excluding watches manufactured before 1972). Once you have set the time, securely screw the crown back in place to restore the watch's water resistance.
Air-King Date
5700, 5701
Pos. 1 – Wearing Position:
With the crown entirely screwed down, the watch is securely sealed, offering complete safeguarding for the movement. The timepiece is now prepared for wear.
Pos. 2 – Hand Winding Position:
To remove the crown, rotate it counterclockwise until it disengages from the screw threads. Once in this Position, the watch is prepared for manual hand winding. Rotate the crown clockwise around 40 full turns. If the watch has been unworn for 1 or 2 days, it is advisable to rewind it to ensure optimal movement charge & proper functioning.
Pos. 3 – Date Change Position:
The crown should be pulled out to the last notch. To set the date, move the hands either clockwise or counterclockwise past the midnight position twice. The second hand will automatically stop & won't advance until the crown is pushed back to Position 2 (excluding watches produced before 1972). This is also the Position for setting the time.
Date & Datejust (Non-Quickset)
1500, 1501, 1503, 1505, 1511, 1512, 1530, 1550, 1560, 1600, 1601, 1603, 1607, 1625, 1630, 5075, 6075, 6305, 6335, 6516, 6517, 6518, 6519, 6534, 6604, 6605, 6627, 6824, 6827, 6916, 6917, 6927, 6919
Pos. 1 – Wearing Position:
With the crown entirely screwed down, the watch is securely sealed, providing complete protection for the movement. The timepiece is now ready to be worn.
Pos. 2 – Hand Winding Position:
Rotate the crown counterclockwise until it is detached from the screw threads. At this point, the watch is prepared for manual hand winding. Rotate the crown clockwise approximately 40 complete turns. If the watch has been idle for 1 or 2 days, it is necessary to rewind it to ensure the movement is fully charged & the watch runs optimally.
Pos. 3 – Date Change Position:
The crown should be pulled out to the last notch. To set the date, move the hands either clockwise or counterclockwise past the midnight position twice. The second hand will stop automatically & not advance again until the crown is pushed back to Position 2 (not applicable to watches produced before 1972). This is also the Position used for setting the time.
Pos. 4 – Time Setting Position:
The crown is pulled out to the last notch, also used for setting the date. To set the time, move the hands either clockwise or counterclockwise. The second hand will stop automatically & only resume movement when the crown is pushed back to Position 2 (except for watches produced before 1972). After setting the time & date, securely screw the crown back in to restore the watch's pressure-proofing.
Date & Datejust (Quickset)
115200, 115210, 115234, 116135, 116138, 116139, 116185, 116188, 116189, 116199, 116200, 116201, 116203, 116208, 116231, 116233, 116234, 116238, 116243, 116244, 116261, 116263, 116264, 116285, 116300, 116333, 116334, 126200, 126201, 126233, 126234, 126281, 126283, 126284, 15000, 15010, 15037, 15038, 15053, 15200, 15203, 15210, 15223, 15238, 15505, 16000, 16013, 16014, 16018, 16030, 16078, 16200, 16203, 16220, 16233, 16234, 16238, 16248, 16250, 16253, 16263, 16264, 178158, 178159, 178238, 178239, 178240, 178241, 178243, 178245, 178246, 178248, 178269, 178271, 178273, 178274, 178275, 178278, 178279, 178286, 178288, 178296, 178288, 178313, 178341, 178343, 178344, 178383, 178384, 179136, 179138, 179158, 179159, 179160, 179161, 179163, 179165, 179166, 179171, 179173, 179174, 179175, 179178, 179179, 179238, 179239, 179296, 179313, 179383, 179384, 179458, 179459, 278243, 278271, 278273, 278275, 278278, 278285, 278288, 278289, 278341, 278343, 278381, 278383, 279135, 279136, 279138, 279160, 279161, 279163, 279165, 279166, 279171, 279173, 279174, 279178, 279381, 279383, 279384, 68158, 68159, 68238, 68240, 68243, 68246, 68248, 68258, 68266, 68268, 68273, 68274, 68278, 68279, 68286, 68288, 68289, 69138, 69158, 69160, 69163, 69173, 69174, 69178, 69179, 69190, 69240, 69278, 69279, 69318, 69319, 69328, 69329, 69359, 78240, 78243, 78246, 78248, 78273, 78274, 78278, 78279, 78286, 78288, 79160, 79163, 79168, 79173, 79174, 79178, 79179, 79190, 79240, 80298, 80299, 80308, 80309, 80315, 80318, 80319, 80339, 80359, 81158, 81159, 81208, 81209, 81285, 81298, 81299, 81308, 81318, 81319, 81338, 81339, 81348, 81349, 86348, 86349
Pos. 1 – Wearing Position:
The crown is fully screwed down, ensuring a tight seal that provides complete protection for the movement. The watch is now ready to be worn.
Pos. 2 – Hand Winding Position:
Rotate the crown counterclockwise until it is disengaged from the screw threads. At this point, the watch is prepared for manual hand winding. Rotate the crown clockwise about 40 complete turns. If the watch has not been worn for 1 or 2 days, it is necessary to rewind it to ensure proper movement charging & optimal functioning.
Pos. 3 – Date Change Position:
The crown is pulled out to the first notch, allowing for quick date adjustment by turning the crown clockwise (for ladies) or counterclockwise (for men).
Pos. 4 – Time setting position:
Fully extend the crown to the last notch. This Position allows you to set the time by moving the hands in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. Note that the second hand will stop automatically & will not resume until the crown is pushed back to Position 2. Once you have set the time & date, ensure that you screw the crown back in tightly to restore the watch's pressure-proof seal.
Day-Date (Non-quickset)
1802, 1803, 1804, 1806, 1807, 1808, 1809, 1810, 1811, 1812, 1813, 1814, 1815, 1831, 6511, 6611
Pos. 1 – Wearing Position:
With the crown thoroughly screwed down, the watch is securely sealed, offering complete protection for the movement. It is now ready to be worn with confidence.
Pos. 2 – Hand Winding Position:
Rotate the crown counterclockwise until it is detached from the screw threads. At this point, the watch is prepared for manual hand winding. Rotate the crown clockwise approximately 40 complete turns. If the watch has not been worn for 1 or 2 days, it will be necessary to rewind it to ensure the movement is fully charged & guarantee proper functioning.
Pos. 3 – Day & Date Change Position:
The crown should be pulled out to the last notch to set the day of the week & the date. To select the date, move the hands clockwise past the midnight position twice. After setting the date, set the day of the week by moving the hands counterclockwise past the midnight position twice. The second hand will stop automatically & won't advance until the crown is pushed back to Position 2 (applies to watches produced after 1972). This Position is also used for setting the time.
Pos. 4 – Time Setting Position:
The crown should be pulled out to the last notch, which is also the Position for setting the date. To set the time, move the hands either clockwise or counterclockwise. The second hand will stop automatically & not advance until the crown is pushed back to Position 2 (applies to watches produced after 1972). After setting the time & date, securely screw the crown back in to restore the watch's pressure-proof feature.
Day-Date (Single Quickset)
18026, 18028, 18029, 18038, 18039, 18046, 18049, 18078, 18079
Pos. 1 – Wearing Position:
The crown is fully screwed down, ensuring a tight seal & complete protection for the movement. The watch is now ready for wearing.
Pos. 2 – Hand Winding Position:
Rotate the crown counterclockwise until it is detached from the screw threads. The watch is prepared for manual hand winding by turning the crown clockwise around 40 complete rotations. If the watch has not been worn for 1 or 2 days, it becomes imperative to rewind it to ensure optimal movement charge & proper functioning.
Pos. 3 – Date Change Position:
The crown is pulled out to the first notch, enabling the rapid adjustment of the date by turning the crown counterclockwise.
Pos. 4 – Day Change Position:
The crown should be pulled out to the last notch. To set the day of the week, move the hands counterclockwise past the midnight position twice. The second hand will automatically stop & not advance until the crown is pushed back to Position 2. This is also the Position used for setting the time.
Pos. 5 – Time Setting Position:
The crown is pulled out to the last notch, allowing for time setting by moving the hands clockwise or counterclockwise. The second hand will stop automatically & won't move until the crown is pushed back to Position 2. Once the time & date are set, securely screw the crown back in to ensure the watch remains pressure-proof.
Day-Date (Double Quickset)
118135, 118138, 118139, 118205, 118206, 118208, 118209, 118235, 118238, 118239, 118296, 118338, 118339, 118346, 118348, 118366, 118388, 118389, 118395, 118398, 118399, 128235, 128238, 128239, 128345, 128348, 128349, 18206, 18208, 18238, 18239, 18248, 18249, 18296, 18308, 18338, 18346, 18348, 18349, 18366, 18368, 18378, 18388, 18389, 18946, 18948, 18956, 18958, 218206, 218235, 218238, 218239, 218348, 218349, 218398, 218399, 228206, 228235, 228238, 228239, 228345, 228348, 228349, 228396, 228398
Pos. 1 – Wearing Position:
The crown is fully screwed down, ensuring complete protection for the movement. The timepiece is ready to be worn & securely sealed for optimal performance.
Pos. 2 – Hand Winding Position:
Rotate the crown counterclockwise until it is disengaged from the screw threads. At this point, the watch is prepared for manual hand winding. Rotate the crown clockwise approximately 40 total times. If the watch has not been worn for 1 or 2 days, it is necessary to rewind it to ensure optimal movement charge & proper operation.
Pos. 3 – Day & Date Change Position:
The crown is pulled out to the first notch, providing a position for efficiently adjusting both the date & the day of the week. Turning the crown clockwise sets the date, while turning it counterclockwise sets the day of the week.
Pos. 4 – Time Setting Position:
The crown should be pulled out to the last notch, enabling the setting of time by moving the hands in either clockwise or counterclockwise directions. The second hand will automatically stop & only resume movement when the crown is pushed back to Position 2. After setting the time & date, ensure the crown is securely screwed back in to restore the watch's pressure-proof seal.
Submariner (No Date)
5508, 5512, 5513, 5514, 5517, 6200, 6204, 6205, 6536, 6538, 6538A, 14060, 14060M, 114060
Pos. 1 – Wearing Position:
With the crown entirely screwed down, the watch is securely sealed, ensuring complete protection for the movement. It is now ready to be worn.
Pos. 2 – Hand Winding Position:
Rotate the crown counterclockwise until it is completely disengaged from the screw threads. At this point, the watch is prepared for manual hand winding. Rotate the crown clockwise approximately 40 complete revolutions. If the watch has not been worn for a day or two, it is necessary to rewind it to ensure optimal movement charge & proper functionality.
Pos. 3 – Time Setting Position:
The crown should be pulled out to the final notch, allowing time adjustment by moving the hands either clockwise or counterclockwise. The second hand will automatically stop & not resume until the crown is pushed back to Position 2 (excluding watches made before 1972). After setting the time, securely screw the crown back in to ensure the watch maintains its pressure-proof integrity.
Submariner Date (Quickset)
16800, 168000, 16610, 16613, 16613T, 16618, 16803, 16808, 116610, 116613, 116618, 116619
Pos. 1 – Wearing Position:
With the crown entirely screwed down, the watch is securely sealed, offering complete protection for the movement. It is now ready to be worn.
Pos. 2 – Hand Winding Position:
To remove the crown, rotate it counterclockwise until it is no longer engaged with the screw threads. Now, the watch is prepared for manual hand winding by turning the crown clockwise around 40 complete revolutions. If the watch has not been worn for 1 or 2 days, it is essential to rewind it to ensure the movement is fully charged & the timepiece runs accurately.
Pos. 3 – Date Change Position:
With the crown pulled out to the first notch, the Position is set for efficiently adjusting the date by turning the crown clockwise.
Pos. 4 – Time Setting Position:
The crown should be pulled out to the last notch, enabling the adjustment of time by moving the hands clockwise or counterclockwise. The second hand will stop automatically & resume once the crown is pushed back to Position 2. Once the time & date have been set, securely screw the crown back in to restore the watch's pressure-proof feature.
Sea-Dweller & Deepsea (Quickset)
116600, 116660, 16600, 16660, 126600, 126603, 126660,
Pos. 1 – Wearing Position:
With the crown entirely screwed down, the watch is securely sealed, offering complete protection for the movement. It is now prepared to be worn with confidence.
Pos. 2 – Hand Winding Position:
To remove the crown, rotate it counterclockwise until it is no longer engaged with the screw threads. At this point, the watch is prepared for manual hand winding. Rotate the crown clockwise around 40 total times. If the watch has been idle for 1 or 2 days, rewinding is necessary to ensure proper movement charging & reliable operation.
Pos. 3 – Date Change Position:
The crown is pulled out to the first notch, providing a position for efficiently adjusting the date by clockwise rotation.
Pos. 4 – Time Setting Position:
Fully extend the crown to the final notch. Adjust the time by moving the hands clockwise or counterclockwise. The second hand will halt automatically until the crown is returned to Position 2. Once the time & date are set, securely screw the crown back in to restore the watch's pressure-proof feature.
Gmt-Master (Non-quickset)
1675, 6542
Pos. 1 – Wearing Position:
The crown is fully screwed down, ensuring complete protection for the movement. The watch is ready to be worn without compromising its integrity.
Pos. 2 – Hand Winding Position:
Rotate the crown counterclockwise until it is detached from the screw threads. The watch is prepared for manual hand winding at this stage by rotating the crown clockwise around 40 complete revolutions. If the watch has not been worn for 1 or 2 days, it is essential to rewind it to ensure optimal movement & proper functioning.
Pos. 3 – Date change position:
The crown should be pulled out to the last notch. To set the date, move the hands either clockwise or counterclockwise past the midnight position twice. The second hand will stop automatically & will not advance again until the crown is pushed back to Position 2 (this does not apply to watches produced before 1972). This Position is also used for setting the time.
Gmt-Master (Quickset)
16700, 16713, 16750, 16753, 16758
Pos. 1 – Wearing Position:
With the crown entirely screwed down, the watch is tightly sealed, ensuring complete protection for the movement. It is now ready to be worn with confidence.
Pos. 2 – Hand Winding Position:
Rotate the crown counterclockwise until it is detached from the screw threads. Once in this Position, the watch is prepared for manual hand winding. Rotate the crown in a clockwise direction for approximately 40 complete turns. If the watch has not been worn for 1 or 2 days, it will be necessary to rewind it to ensure the movement is fully charged & functioning correctly.
Pos. 3 – Date Change Position:
The crown is pulled out to the first notch, allowing for quick date adjustment by turning the crown either clockwise or counterclockwise, depending on the model.
Pos. 4 – Time Setting Position:
The crown is pulled out to the last notch, allowing time adjustment by moving the hands clockwise or counterclockwise. The second hand is automatically stopped & will only resume once the crown is returned to Position 2. After setting the time & date, ensure the crown is securely screwed back in to restore the watch's pressure-proof status.
Gmt-Master II
16710, 16713, 16718, 16760, 116710, 116713, 116718, 116719, 116758, 116759, 126710, 126711, 126715, 126719
Pos. 1 – Wearing Position:
With the crown entirely screwed down, the watch is securely sealed, offering complete protection for the movement. It is now ready to be worn.
Pos. 2 – Hand Winding Position:
The crown should be unscrewed counterclockwise until it is free of the screw threads. Once in this position, the watch is ready for manual hand winding by turning the crown clockwise approximately 40 times. If the watch has not been worn for 1 or 2 days, it is necessary to rewind it to fully charge the movement & ensure proper functioning.
Pos. 3 – Hour Hand Change Position:
The crown is pulled out to the first notch, allowing for rapid hour changes in one-hour increments by turning the crown clockwise or counterclockwise. Throughout this process, the watch will continue to function accurately. This Position also serves for convenient date adjustment.
Pos. 4 – Date Change Position:
The crown is pulled out to the first notch, allowing rapid date changes by moving the hour hand in one-hour increments, skipping past the midnight position twice. Throughout this process, the watch will continue to function correctly.
Pos. 5 – Time Setting Position:
The crown should be pulled out to the last notch for setting the time. You can adjust the hands either clockwise or counterclockwise. The second hand will stop automatically & won't move until the crown is pushed back to Position 2. After setting the time & date, tightly screw the crown back in to ensure the watch remains pressure-proof.
Yacht-Master & Yacht-Master II
16622, 16623, 16628, 68623, 68628, 69623, 69628, 116680, 116681, 116688, 116689, 126621, 126622, 126655, 168622, 168623, 168628, 169622, 169623, 169628, 116622, 116623, 116628, 116655, 226659, 268621, 268622, 268655
Pos. 1 – Wearing Position:
With the crown entirely screwed down, the watch is securely sealed, providing complete protection for the movement. The timepiece is now ready for wearing.
Pos. 2 – Hand Winding Position:
Rotate the crown counterclockwise until it is detached from the screw threads. Once in this Position, the watch is prepared for manual hand winding. Rotate the crown clockwise around 40 complete times. If the watch has not been worn for 1 or 2 days, it is necessary to rewind it to ensure proper movement charge & optimal performance.
Pos. 3 – Date Change Position:
The crown is pulled out to the first notch, providing a position for efficiently setting the date by turning the crown clockwise.
Pos. 4 – Time Setting Position:
Gently pull out the crown to its furthest Position. This will allow you to adjust the time by moving the hands in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. The second hand will automatically stop & not resume until the crown is pushed back to Position 2. Once you have set the desired time & date, securely screw the crown back in to ensure the watch remains pressure-proof.
Explorer II (Quickset)
16550, 16570, 216570
Pos. 1 – Wearing Position:
With the crown entirely screwed down, the watch is securely sealed, offering complete protection for the movement. It is now ready to be worn.
Pos. 2 – Hand Winding Position:
The crown should be unscrewed counterclockwise until it disengages from the screw threads. At this point, the watch is prepared for manual hand winding. Rotate the crown clockwise at approximately 40 full turns. If the watch has not been worn for 1 or 2 days, it is necessary to rewind it to ensure the movement is fully charged & guarantee proper functioning.
Pos. 3 – Hour Hand Change Position:
The crown is pulled out to the first notch, allowing for rapid hour changes in one-hour increments by turning the crown clockwise or counterclockwise. The watch will continue to operate correctly during this process. This Position also facilitates quick date adjustments.
Pos. 4 – Date Change Position:
The crown is pulled out to the first notch, allowing for swift date adjustment by moving the hour hand in one-hour increments, bypassing the midnight position twice. Throughout this process, the watch will continue to function accurately.
Pos. 5 – Time Setting Position:
The crown should be pulled out to the final notch to set the time by moving the hands clockwise or counterclockwise. The second hand will stop automatically & not resume until the crown is pushed back to Position 2. After setting the time & date, securely screw the crown back in to restore the watch's pressure-proof seal.
Cosmograph Daytona (Automatic)
16518, 16519, 16520, 16523, 16528, 16568, 116500, 116503, 116505, 116506, 116508, 116509, 116515, 116518, 116519, 116520, 116523, 116528, 116568, 116576, 116589, 116598, 116599
Pos. 1 – Wearing Position:
The crown is fully screwed down, ensuring complete protection for the movement. With this Position, the watch is ready to be worn, guaranteeing optimal performance & durability.
Pos. 2 – Hand Winding Position:
The crown should be unscrewed counterclockwise until it is free of the screw threads. Once in this position, the watch is ready for manual hand winding by turning the crown clockwise approximately 40 times. If the watch has not been worn for 1 or 2 days, it is necessary to rewind it to fully charge the movement & ensure proper functioning.
Pos. 3 – Time Setting Position:
Fully extend the crown to the final notch, preparing to set the time by adjusting the hands clockwise or counterclockwise. The second hand will cease movement automatically until the crown is returned to Position 2. After selecting the time, securely tighten the crown to restore the watch's pressure resistance.
Measuring Elapsed Time
Pos. 1 – Wearing Position:
The push buttons are fully screwed down, ensuring a tightly sealed watch that offers complete protection for the movement. The timepiece is now ready to be worn.
Pos. 2 – Operational Push Buttons Position:
To disengage the push buttons, rotate them counterclockwise until they are free from the screw threads. Once in this Position, a simple press on the upper push button initiates, halts, or resumes the chronograph hand & totalizers. To reset the chronograph second hand & totalizers to zero after stopping them, depress the lower push button. The chronograph second hand indicates elapsed time to 1/5th of a second. At the same time, the minutes & hours can be read from the totalizers. To restore the watch's pressure resistance, securely tighten all push buttons.
Calculating Average Speed
Pos. 1 – Wearing Position:
The push buttons are fully screwed down, ensuring a tight seal that offers complete protection for the movement. The timepiece is now ready to be worn.
Pos. 2 – Operational Push Buttons Position:
Rotate the buttons counterclockwise until they are entirely unscrewed from the screw threads. In this Position, ensure that the chronograph second hand is set to zero. Now, initiate the timing sequence by pressing the upper button. Once the predetermined distance has been covered, press the upper button again. The second hand will halt, indicating the average speed on the bezel. Lastly, securely tighten all push buttons to restore the watch's pressure-proofing.