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How do I wind a Rolex Oyster?

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How do I wind a Rolex Oyster?
To wind a Rolex Oyster, set the crown notch (located on the right hand side of the face) to position one. To set it to position one, turn the crown counterclockwise to unscrew the crown and pop the crown out one notch. From this position, start to wind the Rolex by turning the crown clockwise. You should feel a bit of tension and hear a soft clicking sound. Browse a selection of well-vetted Rolex Oyster watches on 1stDibs.
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Rolex Lady Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch Mother Of Pearl Dial
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Lady Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch. This Rolex Lady Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch was made in 2001. It is is very good condition with very little signs of wear. ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1993 Rolex Lady Datejust Malachite Dial Ref. 69178
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Malachite Lady President Few watches strike the balance between daily elegance and timeless collectability quite like the Rolex Lady-Datejust in yellow gold. First introduced in the...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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16233J Rolex Diamond Studded Watch
By Rolex
Located in kOWLOON, HK
1990’s Model Datejust 36 In Stainless Steel And 18ct Yellow Gold Factory Champagne Jubilee Big Stone Diamond Dial 16233 Model complete With The Original Rolex Box, Invoice And 12 M...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex 14 Karat Yellow Gold Model 8131 Cocktail Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Rolex Model: 8131 Material: 14k Yellow Gold Dial: Silver/Cream Case Measurement: --mm Movement: Manual Wind Condition: Vintage Weight: 22 Grams Size: Adjustable, Fits Up to 7....
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2024 Rolex Datejust 126234 36mm Wimbledon Dial Steel Jubilee Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126234 Serial: 39003*** Year: 2024 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Jubilee Band Bezel: 18K White Gold Fluted Bezel...
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2010s Wrist Watches

1945 Bubbleback Rolex Stainless Steel Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1945 Bubbleback Rolex Stainless Steel Wristwatch. The Rolex Bubbleback Stainless Steel Wristwatch from 1945 is an Oyster Perpetual automatic movement. The round case measures 33mm. ...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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