Silly Question-Stem setting Watch

[ClockCat]

I know this is a simple question, but when stem setting my Waltham, 0 sz 15 jewel pocket watch, should the hands move "clockwise". This one I have, moves "counter-clockwise".

[Veritas]

I would think if you turn the crown one way the hands would go in that direction.You turn in the opposite direction, hands turn in opposite direction.
yes? :?|:thumb:

[ClockCat]

I would think if you turn the crown one way the hands would go in that direction.You turn in the opposite direction, hands turn in opposite direction.
yes? :?|:thumb:


Veritas, that does make sense to me also, but when moving the crown forward, the hands move backwards and if moving the crown backwards, the hands move forward. Seems a bit odd to me.??? Does this affect the proper working of the watch?

[RON in PA]

The direction the hands move is a function of the manufacturer's design. Most Walthams that I've examined move backwards as do many modern ETA movements. It's just a matter of learning the idiosyncrasy of the watch.