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STEP ONE
The first step in setting and winding a Rolex is to unscrew the crown
to position one. With the watch dial facing you, turn the crown
anti-clockwise, or towards you, to unscrew the crown. When
completely unscrewed, you will feel the crown pop into the winding
position. A Rolex is automatic and is designed to self-wind utilizing
the day-to-day, natural motions of the wearer. However, if the watch
is tucked away for a few days and not on a watch winder, it will
eventually stop running. Once the crown is unscrewed, you can
begin winding the Rolex. To do so, turn the crown clockwise, or
forward, and you will feel a slight tension and hear a soft ticking
sound. Continue to turn the crown approximately forty times to start
the watch and give it full power.
STEP TWO
After the Rolex is wound, you can set the date. Pull the crown out
slightly and it will click into the next position, position two. This
position is how you will set the date. Begin to turn the crown
clockwise, or forward, to change the date. The date can only be
changed by moving the crown forward, not backward. Set the date
to one day early. This will be corrected later and is to ensure your
watch is properly set to either morning or night. More on that later..

STEP THREE
Pull the crown out one more time and it will click into position three to
set the time. Begin turning the crown clockwise, or forward, and the
hour and minute hands move. This is the part where the date
becomes important again. Remember, when you set the date you set
it for one day behind. As you turn the crown and the hands
approach twelve o’clock, keep an eye on the date. If you pass twelve
o’clock the first time and the date doesn’t change, this means your
watch is set to twelve in the after noon. If the date moved forward
one day, which should be the correct date, this means your Rolex is
reading twelve o’clock in the morning. Now you can set the time and
be certain your Rolex will not be running twelve hours ahead.
STEP FOUR
Once your Rolex is set it is time to put the crown back into position
zero. To do so, press the crown down and while screwing it clockwise,
or forward, until it is snug. Take care not to over-tighten the crown.