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Do I need a watch winder for a Rolex?

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Do I need a watch winder for a Rolex?
A Rolex watch that is worn daily does not need winding. The Perpetual rotor uses the movement of your body to power the watch and it can hold this power for up to 70 hours. If you take off your watch for an extended period of time, more than the 70 hours, then it will need winding. Manual winding can be done by unscrewing the crown to the winding position and turning it clockwise about 20 times. Remember to screw the crown back tightly to reestablish its waterproof qualities. Shop a collection of authentic Rolex watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Rolex Two-Tone Datejust Rare Smooth Bezel circa, 1971 Flawless Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1600 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1971 DIMENSIO...
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex President Day-Date Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Mens Watch 18238
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex President Day-Date Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Mens Watch 18238. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. 18k yellow gold oyster case 36.0 mm in...
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Yatch Master 40MM 16628 White Dial Yellow Gold Oyster Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has been inspected to verify authenticity. S...
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch 16233. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36.0 mm in diameter. Rolex logo o...
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust Blue Vignette Diamond Dial Steel Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Blue Vignette Diamond Dial Steel Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 69173. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 26.0 mm ...
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Submariner Black Dial Ceramic Bezel Steel Mens Watch 126610 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Black Dial Ceramic Bezel Steel Mens Watch 126610 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 41 mm in diameter. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

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