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Portuguese Chrono Winding

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  • last reply by wbarker 25 Aug 2015
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    Mr. HAROLD SAWYER JR
    Apprentice 3 posts
    24 Aug 2015, 5:27 p.m. 24 Aug 2015, 5:27 p.m.
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    This may sound like a dumb question to some but, in which direction should my portuguese chrono be wound while on a winder, or does it matter? Thanks

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    Bill B.
    Master 6725 posts
    24 Aug 2015, 5:31 p.m. 24 Aug 2015, 5:31 p.m.
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    ClydeMartinlll has written:

    This may sound like a dumb question to some but, in which direction should my portuguese chrono be wound while on a winder, or does it matter? Thanks

    The winding mechanism is bi-directional. It makes no difference not he winder.

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    Mr. HAROLD SAWYER JR
    Apprentice 3 posts
    25 Aug 2015, 12:55 p.m. 25 Aug 2015, 12:55 p.m.
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    Thanks Bill

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    Richard Sheridan
    Master 4181 posts
    25 Aug 2015, 4:16 p.m. 25 Aug 2015, 4:16 p.m.
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    *** CORRECTION

    Actually, the Portuguese Chronograph, Ref 3714 will only wind in the clockwise direction on an automatic winder. The Portuguese Chrono movement is NOT a Pellaton, automatic movement which winds bi-directionally. It only winds as the rotor spins in a single direction - like a ratchet.

    You need to set your auto winder to rotate the watch clockwise. About 800-900 turns per day, should keep it running.

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    Bill B.
    Master 6725 posts
    25 Aug 2015, 6:28 p.m. 25 Aug 2015, 6:28 p.m.
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    I defer to the expert and retract my comment. Thanks Richard for the correction. I wrote before I thought.

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