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RolexNoob · 1 June 2008, 02:08 PM

I just noticed today for the first me that my SS GMTIIc changes date at 12:05AM.... (from 31st to 1st).

What times does your watch change date????????

Is this normal? I've had my watch for about 1 week.

roadcarver · 1 June 2008, 02:10 PM

Its a mechanical watch, it varies. The behaviour of your GMTIIc with respect to date change is fine, nothing wrong with it

My SD changes approximately 1.5 minutes past midnight.

RW16610 · 1 June 2008, 02:12 PM

Yes that is normal in some cases, there was a topic like this accept the owner had a Yachtmaster. Really no reason to worry.

moby33 · 1 June 2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by roadcarver

My SD changes approximately 1.5 minutes past midnight.

Same here...always a little over 1 minute, but never more than 2...and that's if I'm sitting completely still.

RolexNoob: I bet if you shake your wrist anytime after 12:01AM it will instantly flip...but even if it takes up to 5 mins, there's nothing to worry about. My 6+ year old Omega SMP flips around 5 mins past and has been doing it from day 1 & I'm happy to report I've never had any problems with it. Mechanical watches kick butt...but they are all just a little bit different.

Letsgodiving · 1 June 2008, 02:26 PM

The first few months my SD was very erratic with the date change. It was anywhere form 1 min to 3+ mins after midnight while the time was very consistent. It still varies but is now approximately 1 minute after midnight. I'm not sure why the inconsistencies exist but a few minutes shy or plus of midnight are completely normal.

shoppy · 1 June 2008, 05:03 PM

My GMT IIC changes at 00:00 give or take a few seconds, if I am ever up that late.

frostie · 1 June 2008, 05:04 PM

From +1 min to +3min

BiG JeEzY · 1 June 2008, 05:06 PM

My older GMT consistently changes about -1 to -2 minutes before midnight.

My Explorer II changes about +1 to +2 minutes after midnight.

My Longines watch changes EXACTLY at midnight and it has even consistently done so!!

JJ Irani · 1 June 2008, 05:08 PM

Subby and Platty ask for my permission first before changing anything!!

BiG JeEzY · 1 June 2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Subby and Platty ask for my permission first before changing anything!!

So that means they wake you up at midnight every night and ask your permission before they can change their dates?

JJ Irani · 1 June 2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BiG JeEzY

So that means they wake you up at midnight every night and ask your permission before they can change their dates?

"....change their dates" is correct. They keep intermingling between Lady YM!!

swatty · 1 June 2008, 05:28 PM

Don't know because I'm asleep

walds11 · 1 June 2008, 07:12 PM

No idea. I am always sleeping at that time :)

dkpw · 1 June 2008, 07:14 PM

My Sub behaved like Mike's SD when I first had it. For about a month or so, it would change at about 4 and half minutes past midnight. Now it's three months old, seemingly "settled in" its now changing over at 1 to 2 minutes past.

Bet yours will do the same.

SPACE-DWELLER · 1 June 2008, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Letsgodiving

The first few months my SD was very erratic with the date change. It was anywhere form 1 min to 3+ mins after midnight while the time was very consistent. It still varies but is now approximately 1 minute after midnight. I'm not sure why the inconsistencies exist but a few minutes shy or plus of midnight are completely normal.

EXACTLY the same thing with my SD, Mike!

In the beginning, the date consistantly shifted 2 minutes BEFORE midnight. Now, two months later, the date flips over 1 minute PAST midnight - consistantly.

East Bay Rider · 1 June 2008, 10:11 PM

When my GMT-ll 16710 was new it would change at approx 3:20 minutes past 12:00 but after about 3 months settling in it changed to about 1:30-2 minutes past and has consistantly since.

dkpw · 2 June 2008, 12:42 AM

A pattern has emerged.

MrCowboy99 · 2 June 2008, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dkpw

A pattern has emerged.

Yep, they all are changing about Midnight!

Least someone didn't say noon!

Rolexitis · 2 June 2008, 12:55 AM

Just watched the change last night for the first time (I'm not a night owl) and it changed to the 1st at 12:00.50 and that's close enough for me

Wow it was so fast when it clicked too

etp095 · 2 June 2008, 01:09 AM

I just noticed my 68'gmt changes at 45 seconds past midnight.

Jmca1 · 2 June 2008, 01:48 AM

I think mine is 5 or 10 after 12, I saw it once after New Year's but thats the only time im up that late LOL

dkpw · 2 June 2008, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MrCowboy99

Yep, they all are changing about Midnight!

Least someone didn't say noon!

Good one Mr. Cowboy

Hatchet · 2 June 2008, 06:43 AM

Pretty darn close to midnight.

thetuk · 2 June 2008, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexNoob

I just noticed today for the first me that my SS GMTIIc changes date at 12:05AM.... (from 31st to 1st).

What times does your watch change date????????

Is this normal? I've had my watch for about 1 week.

My GMT II M series also changes date at around 12:05AM. It must be due to the new 3186 movement.....

1 June 2008, 02:08 PM	#1
RolexNoob Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 73	what time does your watch change date? I just noticed today for the first me that my SS GMTIIc changes date at 12:05AM.... (from 31st to 1st). What times does your watch change date???????? Is this normal? I've had my watch for about 1 week.

1 June 2008, 02:10 PM	#2
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Its a mechanical watch, it varies. The behaviour of your GMTIIc with respect to date change is fine, nothing wrong with it My SD changes approximately 1.5 minutes past midnight. __________________ I'm just a cook...

1 June 2008, 02:26 PM	#5
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,309	The first few months my SD was very erratic with the date change. It was anywhere form 1 min to 3+ mins after midnight while the time was very consistent. It still varies but is now approximately 1 minute after midnight. I'm not sure why the inconsistencies exist but a few minutes shy or plus of midnight are completely normal. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

1 June 2008, 05:04 PM	#7
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	From +1 min to +3min __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

1 June 2008, 05:06 PM	#8
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,350	My older GMT consistently changes about -1 to -2 minutes before midnight. My Explorer II changes about +1 to +2 minutes after midnight. My Longines watch changes EXACTLY at midnight and it has even consistently done so!! __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

1 June 2008, 02:12 PM	#3
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,967	Yes that is normal in some cases, there was a topic like this accept the owner had a Yachtmaster. Really no reason to worry.

1 June 2008, 05:03 PM	#6
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,769	My GMT IIC changes at 00:00 give or take a few seconds, if I am ever up that late.

1 June 2008, 05:08 PM	#9
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Subby and Platty ask for my permission first before changing anything!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

1 June 2008, 05:28 PM	#12
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,406	Don't know because I'm asleep

1 June 2008, 07:12 PM	#13
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,632	No idea. I am always sleeping at that time :) __________________ Adam

1 June 2008, 07:14 PM	#14
dkpw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: 16610 & 214270 Posts: 1,294	My Sub behaved like Mike's SD when I first had it. For about a month or so, it would change at about 4 and half minutes past midnight. Now it's three months old, seemingly "settled in" its now changing over at 1 to 2 minutes past. Bet yours will do the same. __________________ Sub 16610, Explorer 214270, Ω Speedy Pro & many others. David

1 June 2008, 10:11 PM	#16
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 11,886	When my GMT-ll 16710 was new it would change at approx 3:20 minutes past 12:00 but after about 3 months settling in it changed to about 1:30-2 minutes past and has consistantly since. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

2 June 2008, 12:42 AM	#17
dkpw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: 16610 & 214270 Posts: 1,294	A pattern has emerged. __________________ Sub 16610, Explorer 214270, Ω Speedy Pro & many others. David

2 June 2008, 12:55 AM	#19
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	Just watched the change last night for the first time (I'm not a night owl) and it changed to the 1st at 12:00.50 and that's close enough for me Wow it was so fast when it clicked too __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 June 2008, 01:09 AM	#20
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	I just noticed my 68'gmt changes at 45 seconds past midnight. __________________ tt date circa 69' 5513 circa 81' ss sub w/date (z) pepsi gmt for dad(D) polar expy II(z) 1675 gmt circa 68' ladies datejust on jubilee for mom (z) sea dweller16600(M) SS Sub-C(g) Omega Planet Ocean,45.5 on mesh(2500D)

2 June 2008, 01:48 AM	#21
Jmca1 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 82	I think mine is 5 or 10 after 12, I saw it once after New Year's but thats the only time im up that late LOL

2 June 2008, 06:43 AM	#23
Hatchet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 444	Pretty darn close to midnight. __________________ And I say, "Hey, Lama, hey, how about a little something, you know, for the effort, you know." And he says, "Oh, uh, there won't be any money, but when you die, on your deathbed, you will receive total consciousness." So I got that goin' for me, which is nice. --Carl Spackler in Caddyshack

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