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Atl · 22 October 2009, 01:27 PM

All,
Maybe a dumb question, but as my Subbie is going to Dallas RSC tomorrow, I wondered since it changes dates 10 minutes before 12 midnight, should I get that fixed under warranty as well, or leave well enough alone? It really does not bother me, but I thought I'd ask you guys since it will be there anyway. Should I ask them to fix it?

Thanks,
David

sandytn · 22 October 2009, 01:40 PM

For Rolex, teh date should change at 12 midnight. You should ask them to fix it.

Tools · 22 October 2009, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atl

All,
Maybe a dumb question, but as my Subbie is going to Dallas RSC tomorrow, I wondered since it changes dates 10 minutes before 12 midnight, should I get that fixed under warranty as well, or leave well enough alone? It really does not bother me, but I thought I'd ask you guys since it will be there anyway. Should I ask them to fix it?

Thanks,
David

Depending on what they're doing to your watch, it will come back changing differently..

A Rolex will change over instantly when it changes, but it usually does this anywhere from a minute or so before to a minute or so after..

sakuraba · 23 October 2009, 04:14 PM

FWIW my Y serial changes spot on at midnight.

Eric Dugas · 26 October 2009, 07:23 AM

Hi all, new here and new Rolex owner.

I am sure that after a service that would involve removing the hands, your watch will be changing at 12 midnight.

reason why; before reinstalling the hands on any date watch, the watchmaker as to turn the crown in the hour setting position until the date disc changes. Only then the hands are reinstalled and aligned precisely on the 12 o'clock position.

Hope that makes sense.

Cheers

Eric

AWATCH · 26 October 2009, 07:32 AM

Anytime a watch is opened, there is a possibility for scratches, marks. the loss of use of the watch for the time it takes to service it, etc. IMHO if it changes within ten minutes it is not worth doing anything about it till your next service.

Alcan · 26 October 2009, 09:31 AM

My Sub date change is off a bit, it changes at exactly 1 minute after noon.

Nick1959 · 26 October 2009, 09:37 AM

since they are opening it they will be fixing it too from what I hear.

Davidco · 26 October 2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atl

All,
Maybe a dumb question, but as my Subbie is going to Dallas RSC tomorrow, I wondered since it changes dates 10 minutes before 12 midnight, should I get that fixed under warranty as well, or leave well enough alone? It really does not bother me, but I thought I'd ask you guys since it will be there anyway. Should I ask them to fix it?

Thanks,
David

My watch is doing the same thing as it changes 9 minutes before midnight. It was explained to me that this is within standards and if you want it fixed you risk having the dial scratched and the hand holes stretched out. He said the risk is low but has happened. I am waiting until my next service to get mine spot on.

TurboWatch · 26 October 2009, 01:09 PM

but my Omega Speed master date change at 3:05 am.........even after service.

SecretSauce · 26 October 2009, 02:06 PM

My 16610 changes at about 00:03. Doesnt bother me. I'm usually sleeping!!

dalip · 26 October 2009, 02:16 PM

no idea..it's just changed...but i may stare at it and wait now...

padi56 · 26 October 2009, 08:43 PM

As long a it changes by the time you get up in the morning nothing to worry about. Just get a good nights sleep thats far more important.

anipit · 26 October 2009, 09:14 PM

Mine changes date at about midnight + 3 minutes.

cechancejr1 · 3 January 2010, 03:43 AM

My Day-Date changes at 00:03 a.m. That's why I'm reading this post. It does'nt bother me, I just wanted to know why. After having read these helpful posts, I'll wait til my next service.

JJ Irani · 3 January 2010, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

As long a it changes by the time you get up in the morning nothing to worry about. Just get a good nights sleep thats far more important.

RolexPete32 · 3 January 2010, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by AWATCH

Anytime a watch is opened, there is a possibility for scratches, marks. the loss of use of the watch for the time it takes to service it, etc. IMHO if it changes within ten minutes it is not worth doing anything about it till your next service.

Mine changes about 1 min 30 sec after midnight. Agree with the post here regarding scratches. Sent mine in a while ago for regulation (timing issue) covered under warranty. Watch came back and the case back was marked to hell. Some of the scratches were deep. I have to assume from using a tool to open my watch?

Safetrends · 3 January 2010, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Blendhpi

Mine changes about 1 min 30 sec after midnight. Agree with the post here regarding scratches. Sent mine in a while ago for regulation (timing issue) covered under warranty. Watch came back and the case back was marked to hell. Some of the scratches were deep. I have to assume from using a tool to open my watch?

You should not have accepted it back and had them repair it, why would you let them get away with that.!!!!!!!!

foxyuk13 · 3 January 2010, 10:58 AM

My Rolex had complete overhaul 2 years ago at bexley and my day and date has just changed at 12 .02 am

I wear the watch about 3 times a year or did should I say !!!! Surely for it to be spot on the watch needs to be worn all the time and never be allowed to be reset on a regular basis?

Or am I talking rubbish ???

Speed · 3 January 2010, 10:58 AM

My Y-Series Sub changed over at about 90 seconds past midnight this New Years.

foxyuk13 · 3 January 2010, 11:24 AM

Hey might be silly question ? My day and date moves on 2 and half min past midnight Whilst on my wrist or is keeping time .....however if I manually set the watch forward every time reaches 12 it changes spot on

why does it not do that in running mode ?

RolexPete32 · 3 January 2010, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Safetrends

You should not have accepted it back and had them repair it, why would you let them get away with that.!!!!!!!!

Long story Dave but the short of it is this was not the first time I sent my watches back for a regulation. I have a couple Rolex watches. I sent this particular watch back twice for regulation. So I had noticed marks each time on both watches on the caseback. This time deep. I am really pissing off my AD with these warenty sendbacks so I let it slide. I plan on asking for a caseback polish when the watch gets serviced on my dime.

toolr · 3 January 2010, 12:55 PM

My "V" serial 16610 changes about 75 seconds after midnight while "M" serial 16610 LV changes about 2 minutes after midnight and the "Z" serial 16710 GMT-ll w/ cal 3186 changes about 2 minutes after midnight. Rolex instructions just say that the date will change instantaneously around midnight so I'm happy. 10 minutes prior would probably be a concern for me though.

newmedia · 3 January 2010, 01:25 PM

my two Rolex changes at 12AM, I was going to buy another used GMT TT , but only reason I did not buy it was it changed about 45 minutes later.

I just do not like dealing with used watch with problems other than regular wear and tear.

Rikki · 5 January 2010, 12:12 PM

Plus or minus 2 minutes is proper specs. Question about manual setting or just letting the watch do it has to do with gear train tightness. When you manually turn the hands you're putting more constant torque on the gears ,when it does it by itself the gears aren't as tightly packed together so variances can occur. Also the corner of the cam can become slightly rounded over time and cause it to change earlier. Rikki

1000ftSub · 5 January 2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

My Sub date change is off a bit, it changes at exactly 1 minute after noon.

armoredsaint · 6 January 2010, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SecretSauce

My 16610 changes at about 00:03. Doesnt bother me. I'm usually sleeping!!

mine does too on my GMT Master IIc

RolexPete · 11 January 2010, 01:44 AM

If they are servicing it anyway, I would put a note in that you would like it done. Or call them if they already have it.

sea-dweller · 20 January 2010, 02:23 PM

Mine change around -/+ 2 minutes before/after midnight. I am usually asleep at that hour to even notice !!!

erock · 20 January 2010, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newmedia

my two Rolex changes at 12AM, I was going to buy another used GMT TT , but only reason I did not buy it was it changed about 45 minutes later.

I just do not like dealing with used watch with problems other than regular wear and tear.

what kind of problems would a date change like that indicate?

22 October 2009, 01:27 PM	#1
Atl Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: David Location: Sandy Springs, Ga Watch: GMT II, new Subbie Posts: 937	When should the date change? All, Maybe a dumb question, but as my Subbie is going to Dallas RSC tomorrow, I wondered since it changes dates 10 minutes before 12 midnight, should I get that fixed under warranty as well, or leave well enough alone? It really does not bother me, but I thought I'd ask you guys since it will be there anyway. Should I ask them to fix it? Thanks, David

23 October 2009, 04:14 PM	#4
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	FWIW my Y serial changes spot on at midnight. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

26 October 2009, 07:32 AM	#6
AWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: al Location: GEORGIA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 1,759	Anytime a watch is opened, there is a possibility for scratches, marks. the loss of use of the watch for the time it takes to service it, etc. IMHO if it changes within ten minutes it is not worth doing anything about it till your next service. __________________ Al

26 October 2009, 09:31 AM	#7
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	My Sub date change is off a bit, it changes at exactly 1 minute after noon. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

26 October 2009, 01:09 PM	#10
TurboWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,641	my DS and LV change at 12:01am but my Omega Speed master date change at 3:05 am.........even after service.

22 October 2009, 01:40 PM	#2
sandytn Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Sandy Location: NJ Posts: 713	For Rolex, teh date should change at 12 midnight. You should ask them to fix it.

26 October 2009, 07:23 AM	#5
Eric Dugas "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: montreal, quebec Posts: 1	Hi all, new here and new Rolex owner. I am sure that after a service that would involve removing the hands, your watch will be changing at 12 midnight. reason why; before reinstalling the hands on any date watch, the watchmaker as to turn the crown in the hour setting position until the date disc changes. Only then the hands are reinstalled and aligned precisely on the 12 o'clock position. Hope that makes sense. Cheers Eric

26 October 2009, 09:37 AM	#8
Nick1959 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 558	since they are opening it they will be fixing it too from what I hear.

26 October 2009, 02:06 PM	#11
SecretSauce Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: BKK Watch: 16610 Posts: 116	My 16610 changes at about 00:03. Doesnt bother me. I'm usually sleeping!!

26 October 2009, 02:16 PM	#12
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	no idea..it's just changed...but i may stare at it and wait now... __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

26 October 2009, 08:43 PM	#13
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,357	As long a it changes by the time you get up in the morning nothing to worry about. Just get a good nights sleep thats far more important. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

26 October 2009, 09:14 PM	#14
anipit "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Laura Location: Italy Watch: 16610 + 16220 Posts: 385	Mine changes date at about midnight + 3 minutes. __________________ Laura from Italy. 16610 + 16220.

3 January 2010, 03:43 AM	#15
cechancejr1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: georgia Posts: 1	My Day-Date changes at 00:03 a.m. That's why I'm reading this post. It does'nt bother me, I just wanted to know why. After having read these helpful posts, I'll wait til my next service.

3 January 2010, 10:58 AM	#19
foxyuk13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: glasgow Posts: 9	My Rolex had complete overhaul 2 years ago at bexley and my day and date has just changed at 12 .02 am I wear the watch about 3 times a year or did should I say !!!! Surely for it to be spot on the watch needs to be worn all the time and never be allowed to be reset on a regular basis? Or am I talking rubbish ???

3 January 2010, 10:58 AM	#20
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	My Y-Series Sub changed over at about 90 seconds past midnight this New Years.

3 January 2010, 11:24 AM	#21
foxyuk13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: glasgow Posts: 9	Hey might be silly question ? My day and date moves on 2 and half min past midnight Whilst on my wrist or is keeping time .....however if I manually set the watch forward every time reaches 12 it changes spot on why does it not do that in running mode ?

3 January 2010, 12:55 PM	#23
toolr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northwest Posts: 1,341	My "V" serial 16610 changes about 75 seconds after midnight while "M" serial 16610 LV changes about 2 minutes after midnight and the "Z" serial 16710 GMT-ll w/ cal 3186 changes about 2 minutes after midnight. Rolex instructions just say that the date will change instantaneously around midnight so I'm happy. 10 minutes prior would probably be a concern for me though.

3 January 2010, 01:25 PM	#24
newmedia "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 526	my two Rolex changes at 12AM, I was going to buy another used GMT TT , but only reason I did not buy it was it changed about 45 minutes later. I just do not like dealing with used watch with problems other than regular wear and tear.

5 January 2010, 12:12 PM	#25
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	Plus or minus 2 minutes is proper specs. Question about manual setting or just letting the watch do it has to do with gear train tightness. When you manually turn the hands you're putting more constant torque on the gears ,when it does it by itself the gears aren't as tightly packed together so variances can occur. Also the corner of the cam can become slightly rounded over time and cause it to change earlier. Rikki

11 January 2010, 01:44 AM	#28
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,963	If they are servicing it anyway, I would put a note in that you would like it done. Or call them if they already have it. __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

20 January 2010, 02:23 PM	#29
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Mine change around -/+ 2 minutes before/after midnight. I am usually asleep at that hour to even notice !!! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

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