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Crown - clockwise and anticlockwise turn for time set

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Not sure if this has been answered before: is there a particular reason why you turn the crown anticlockwise to go forward in time for some watches? Most of the watches I have is the opposite but notably my 561 Connie goes the other way (anticlockwwise). Is this just arbitrary or is there a technical reason?

If one accidentally turns the crown the wrong way (backwards in time) to set the time, would this damage the movement? Not that I do this but just interested.
 
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my 561 Connie goes the other way (anticlockwwise).

If one accidentally turns the crown the wrong way (backwards in time) to set the time, would this damage the movement? Not that I do this but just interested.
It would be a bad job if this was the case - as you set the (semi-quickset) date on a 561 by moving the hands back through 12 to 9 and then back through 12 again.
 
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reason why you turn the crown anticlockwise to go forward in time for some watches?
It's all because of pinions and wheels.
 
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It would be a bad job if this was the case - as you set the (semi-quickset) date on a 561 by moving the hands back through 12 to 9 and then back through 12 again.
That's a good point and I do use this feature to set the date.

I have heard advice that if you set the watch backwards in time too far (presumably way beyond what you need to advance the date) it's not good for the movement.
 
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That's a good point and I do use this feature to set the date.

I have heard advice that if you set the watch backwards in time too far (presumably way beyond what you need to advance the date) it's not good for the movement.
It all depends on the type of movement.
A basic time only, wind backwards all you like.
A date watch, follow the instructions, some back/forward winding is OK.
A day date, same as above, follow the instructions for that specific caliber.
A mechanical perpetual calendar caliber, follow the instructions to the letter with no deviation.
 
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It all depends on the type of movement.
A basic time only, wind backwards all you like.
A date watch, follow the instructions, some back/forward winding is OK.
A day date, same as above, follow the instructions for that specific caliber.
A mechanical perpetual calendar caliber, follow the instructions to the letter with no deviation.
Thanks. Makes sense the more complicated the watch the more they are likely to interfere with one another when not operated correctly.
 
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