zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

: Thank you for that info I will try the timer method you talk
: about.Incidently i also have a Rolex Sub on the winder,the sub
: doesnt overwind? perhaps that's something to add here on the
: merits of the "inhouse" Rolex movement?John.P.s great
: informative forum here!!Thank you to all.

A well maintained, properly adjusted modern automatic watch cannot be overwound.

Please see the informative link below. Also here -- http://montresuisses.blogspot.com/2005/12/why-doesnt-automatic-watch-over-wind.html

An ill maintained or ill adjusted watch may have an error with the bridle:

This bridle slips along the barrel wall before excess pressure is passed to the going train and causing a defect known as “banking.” This banking occurs when the balance amplitude is too high and the impulse jewel strikes the back of the horns of the pallet fork.

Winding in excess of that needed causes wear to the bridle and the mainspring barrel and not much else in a healthy watch.

Sam aka Hewybaby