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ufboy73 · 23 September 2014, 03:19 AM

I was going to wear my GMT-C, today, for the first time in quite a while.

While setting the time, I noticed that the quickset hour function worked differently than in the past.

Previously, i would pull out and turn the crown and the hour hand would jump and 'click' at each hour marker.

Now, there is almost no resistance or clicking that happens when I turn the crown and I can basically put the hour hand in any position on the dial I want (i.e. anywhere between each hour marker, whereas prevoiusly it was sort of dictated where the hour hand went based on where the minute hand currently was).

I figure I need to bring the watch in to fix this but curious if anyone knows how significant this repair might be? Im guessing some sort of rotor or wheel (or something else that has indentations/stem) is broken and would need to be replaced.

sucks - as i was quite eager to wear it again!

MonBK · 23 September 2014, 03:21 AM

Did you fully wind it first?

ufboy73 · 23 September 2014, 03:23 AM

yes, my sequence is to wind the watch and then set the GMT hand and then the hour hand/date

MonBK · 23 September 2014, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ufboy73

yes, my sequence is to wind the watch and then set the GMT hand and then the hour hand/date

Then see the Dr. for next diagnostic.

rmfnla · 23 September 2014, 03:36 AM

Try running through a few days "non-quick set", i.e. run the hands around the dial a few times and allow the date to progress manually...

Duey · 23 September 2014, 05:13 AM

You're going to have to send it in. I had the same issue with my 216570 Exp II. This seems to be a common problem with the 3186 and 3187 movement I was told by Rolex Dallas.
I sent mine in to RUSA Dallas and it was covered complements of Rolex, even after the warranty had expired.

Here's the link to mine -
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...highlight=duey

ufboy73 · 23 September 2014, 07:57 AM

it seems i am suffering from the same affliction, as symptoms seem to be quite similar to those described on the other thread.

luckily, ill be in nyc this week and plan to stop by RSC to see what they say on Wed.

cant even recall my warranty status, to be honest.

23 September 2014, 03:19 AM	#1
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	Any Ideas What This Issue May Be?? I was going to wear my GMT-C, today, for the first time in quite a while. While setting the time, I noticed that the quickset hour function worked differently than in the past. Previously, i would pull out and turn the crown and the hour hand would jump and 'click' at each hour marker. Now, there is almost no resistance or clicking that happens when I turn the crown and I can basically put the hour hand in any position on the dial I want (i.e. anywhere between each hour marker, whereas prevoiusly it was sort of dictated where the hour hand went based on where the minute hand currently was). I figure I need to bring the watch in to fix this but curious if anyone knows how significant this repair might be? Im guessing some sort of rotor or wheel (or something else that has indentations/stem) is broken and would need to be replaced. sucks - as i was quite eager to wear it again!

23 September 2014, 03:36 AM	#5
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Try running through a few days "non-quick set", i.e. run the hands around the dial a few times and allow the date to progress manually... __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

23 September 2014, 07:57 AM	#7
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	thanks duey... it seems i am suffering from the same affliction, as symptoms seem to be quite similar to those described on the other thread. luckily, ill be in nyc this week and plan to stop by RSC to see what they say on Wed. cant even recall my warranty status, to be honest.

23 September 2014, 03:21 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	Did you fully wind it first?

23 September 2014, 03:23 AM	#3
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	yes, my sequence is to wind the watch and then set the GMT hand and then the hour hand/date

23 September 2014, 05:13 AM	#6
Duey 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Duey Location: Maui Watch: Too Many To List Posts: 3,582	You're going to have to send it in. I had the same issue with my 216570 Exp II. This seems to be a common problem with the 3186 and 3187 movement I was told by Rolex Dallas. I sent mine in to RUSA Dallas and it was covered complements of Rolex, even after the warranty had expired. Here's the link to mine - http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...highlight=duey

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