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jhacker · 7 July 2018, 11:30 PM

Hi all,

Probably a stupid question, but is it perfectly acceptable to wind backwards to set the date, or do I always have to count up?

In other words, if the date is stopped at the 9th, and today is the 7th, do I have to go all the way around or can I simply wind backwards?

Thanks!
J

J!m · 7 July 2018, 11:45 PM

Go all the way around. Always forward; never back.

You can probably go back to 9pm then forward to 3am and repeat. I have a Valjoux handwind like that “semi-quick” set date. It still takes forever so I try to put it on at an appropriate date to avoid a lengthy setting process.

mineral · 8 July 2018, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jhacker

Hi all,

Probably a stupid question, but is it perfectly acceptable to wind backwards to set the date, or do I always have to count up?

In other words, if the date is stopped at the 9th, and today is the 7th, do I have to go all the way around or can I simply wind backwards?

Thanks!

J

Beautiful 1655 and look great on you.

I will never wind back to change the date. Except for the royal oak jumbo cal 2121 which allow to change date in back and forth manner.

Enjoy the 1655 and one of my favorite watch and not easy to find especially in good condition and complete set.

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Tools · 8 July 2018, 01:25 AM

Since the advent of the Datejust in 1945, at least, Rolex dates can be set backwards.

Dr.Smellody · 8 July 2018, 01:48 AM

Put it in your safe. Wait 30 or so days until the date listed is yesterday. Remove watch from safe and set forward only one day to the correct time.

Dr.Smellody · 8 July 2018, 01:49 AM

Great watch though!!!!

05carbondrz · 8 July 2018, 03:40 AM

I set mine backwards all the Time...No problems yet!

Filipão · 8 July 2018, 06:40 AM

Back on all mine (>1955)

jhacker · 8 July 2018, 07:53 AM

Thanks everyone for the comments. But I see both for and against so I'm still confused. Is there anything more official/scientific on if this will cause any issues?

I think my best bet is to keep it on a winder, to be honest. Problem solved.

05carbondrz · 8 July 2018, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Since the advent of the Datejust in 1945, at least, Rolex dates can be set backwards.

I’ve come to trust this Man,He knows His stuff.

Haywood_Milton · 8 July 2018, 08:58 AM

Backwards no problem.

jhacker · 8 July 2018, 09:22 AM

Excellent, thanks!

springer · 8 July 2018, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jhacker

Thanks everyone for the comments. But I see both for and against so I'm still confused. Is there anything more official/scientific on if this will cause any issues?

I think my best bet is to keep it on a winder, to be honest. Problem solved.

When asking a question on a forum, you rarely ever get a consensus or the correct answer from everyone responding. Once you have been around here for a while, you'll see what I mean.

Regarding your concerns about winding your watch, it is your watch and you are free to do whatever you want, but winding it backwards will not hurt it at all.

joli160 · 8 July 2018, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 05carbondrz

I’ve come to trust this Man,He knows His stuff.

Absolutely, so wind anyway you like

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7 July 2018, 11:30 PM	#1
jhacker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: East Coast Posts: 71	Setting the Date on 1570 Movement Hi all, Probably a stupid question, but is it perfectly acceptable to wind backwards to set the date, or do I always have to count up? In other words, if the date is stopped at the 9th, and today is the 7th, do I have to go all the way around or can I simply wind backwards? Thanks! J

8 July 2018, 01:25 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,037	Since the advent of the Datejust in 1945, at least, Rolex dates can be set backwards. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

8 July 2018, 08:58 AM	#11
Haywood_Milton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Yes, it is ! Location: Cheshire & Mersey Watch: Military issue Sub Posts: 1,319	Backwards no problem. __________________ Comex:5513,5514,1665x2,16800x2,16600 Mil sub:5517x2,5513x9,5512 Submariner:6536/1x2,5508,5513 PCG u/line & double SWISS (America's Cup),5513 giltx2, 5513 m-firstx2,5513 gloss WGx2,1680 Red,1680 White Mk1 & Mk2 Sea-Dweller:1665 DRSDx3,Great Whitex3 GMT-Master:6542x2 (1 Bakelite),1675x8 (2 gilt), 16750 & SeaKing 116710LN Explorer:1016x6 (1 gilt),5500x3,14270 Blackout, Orange 1655 x4 Milgauss 1019x3 Cosmo 6263 *RNCD DSSD 116660.

7 July 2018, 11:45 PM	#2
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,813	Go all the way around. Always forward; never back. You can probably go back to 9pm then forward to 3am and repeat. I have a Valjoux handwind like that “semi-quick” set date. It still takes forever so I try to put it on at an appropriate date to avoid a lengthy setting process.

8 July 2018, 01:48 AM	#5
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,193	Put it in your safe. Wait 30 or so days until the date listed is yesterday. Remove watch from safe and set forward only one day to the correct time.

8 July 2018, 01:49 AM	#6
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,193	Great watch though!!!!

8 July 2018, 03:40 AM	#7
05carbondrz Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Posts: 2,030	I set mine backwards all the Time...No problems yet!

8 July 2018, 06:40 AM	#8
Filipão "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Filipe Location: Lisbon & Wadesdah Watch: Never too many Posts: 1,898	Back on all mine (>1955)

8 July 2018, 07:53 AM	#9
jhacker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: East Coast Posts: 71	Thanks everyone for the comments. But I see both for and against so I'm still confused. Is there anything more official/scientific on if this will cause any issues? I think my best bet is to keep it on a winder, to be honest. Problem solved.

8 July 2018, 09:22 AM	#12
jhacker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: East Coast Posts: 71	Excellent, thanks!

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