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Manual winding to correct 'limit' for 6B/159

rfo
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Hello to the forum.
Looking for advice after failing to find a general guide for the correct 'limit' to winding a 6B/159.
Scared to over wind so only do so until a bit of resistance is felt then halt.
Should I wind until comes to a stop or give a specific turn number/ratio or just do it by feel ?
And sorry, no , I have not tested how long it keeps going with my method.
The watch in question is here ...
https://omegaforums.net/threads/strap-for-6b-159.130655/
Paul
 
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Hi Paul, what amazing condition your watch is in, fabulous. Very rare to see such a pristine dial as it's not the best sealed case in the world, particularly at the crown. Just wind it gently until you feel resistance then stop. If it hasn't been serviced since 1990 though I wouldn't be wearing it much at all until it was serviced. Opinions vary about this but I would put a protective sticker over the case back if wearing with a one piece strap. The AF0210 is a very comfortable strap but I would definitely get one of David Boettcher's when his shop reopens.
 
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rfo rfo
Scared to over wind so only do so until a bit of resistance is felt then halt.
Should I wind until comes to a stop or give a specific turn number/ratio or just do it by feel ?
No such thing as "overwound". That's nonsense made up by antique dealers for a watch that is so dirty or broken that it won't run after it's fully wound.

You can safely wind it until it stops. Just be gentle. When you get to the end it will spring back a tiny bit. That's from a little bit of play in the click, the piece that keeps that gear always going foward.
 
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No such thing as "overwound". That's nonsense made up by antique dealers for a watch that is so dirty or broken that it won't run after it's fully wound.

You can safely wind it until it stops. Just be gentle. When you get to the end it will spring back a tiny bit. That's from a little bit of play in the click, the piece that keeps that gear always going foward.

To be fair i've heard from my watchmaker that he's had watches in that were wound until broken plenty of times. But if you just stop when you feel resistance you should be alright.
 
rfo
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Thank you "size11s" & "SkunkPrince" & "M'Bob" & "Grant046" & "Grant046"
That is a very good summary and very funny "except the wife".
I looked for general sticky posts for winding advice .... similar to those on forums for computer software etc.
Is there a place for similar sticky advice posts here to aide beginners such as me ?
Thanks for help. Over and out.
Paul
 
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