VSF Submariner 116610LN does not last more than a day... :rolleyes:

[busm]

Hi all!

Three months ago, I bought a Rolex Submariner 116610LN from VSF.

In the last few days, I notice that, even if I wind it more than 50 times, it doesn't last for more than 24 hours, even Ι wear it.

Also, when I first bought it, after 30 times of winding, the crown would "pop out" and get harder (so I would stop winding), now when winding I don't notice this phenomenon (it doesn't pop out and harden).

Do you think some damage has been caused, which also causes it to not last more than a day?

What do you consider to be the ideal winding? Although I have researched, I see that opinions are divided.

As I read that the VS3135 movement lasts over 2 days, is there a possibility that I have not received the correct watch? How could I find out?

The watch was purchased from a trusted dealer.

Thanks for your help!

 

[Karbon74]

chinese clone movements can be hit and miss in their assembly. The TD can't know which one. Sometimes even the factory does not know.

This seems like a dirty (caked oil) mainspring.

If you love the watch, get the movement serviced. VS3135 is a great movement. It's worth it.

 

[busm]

chinese clone movements can be hit and miss in their assembly. The TD can't know which one. Sometimes even the factory does not know.

This seems like a dirty (caked oil) mainspring.

If you love the watch, get the movement serviced. VS3135 is a great movement. It's worth it.

Thanks for the answer!

How likely is it to get more damage if I use it, until I find someone here to repair it?

 

[Karbon74]

IF that's the mainspring, then it's alright. If anything, usage might loosen it up.

Don't worry, every rep needs a service eventually. Yours will come a bit earlier, and then you are fine for years

I wind my watches until the slightest resistance. But I rotate through my collection, I dont care about the power reserve. I enjoy setting and winding them.

 

[mclarendude]

So, a common misconception about winding watches. You wind it to get it going, not to fully wind it for the day.

50 winds is a bit excessive. You should do half of that to let the automatic works wind the rest. One of the reasons Seiko didn't do manual wind for a while.

I always do about 25-30 and the rest is charged on the wrist wear.

But I do agree with @Karbon74. A service does great things to the VS movements!

 

[busm]

I will try to find someone here in Greece to service it, although I find it a bit difficult.

Is there a service you trust that I could send it by post?

Thanks all!

 

[derjenigewelcher]

I will try to find someone here in Greece to service it, although I find it a bit difficult.

Is there a service you trust that I could send it by post?

Thanks all!

There is a watchmaker in greece here in the forum afaik

 

[busm]

There is a watchmaker in greece here in the forum afaik

That's great info! I'll try to contact him. Thanks!

 

[ScandinaviaWatch]

VSF116610LN should last around two days, and should wind smoothly without a limit. It should not get hard.
I think something in the movement got loose or broke. Best get it serviced if the watch is otherwise good.

 

[TESLA760]

It should not get hard.

There are things we can't control.

 

[Obelard]

50 tunrs? sorry but you broke the mainspring is max 20 or if you feel a bit of resistente I have my VSF VS3235 for couple years and last 60 hrs, lucky you theres plenty of new movements for sale in aliexpress https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-3135.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_allItems_or_groupList.search.0

 

[Burr77]

50 tunrs? sorry but you broke the mainspring is max 20 or if you feel a bit of resistente I have my VSF VS3235 for couple years and last 60 hrs, lucky you theres plenty of new movements for sale in aliexpress https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-3135.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_allItems_or_groupList.search.0