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geo18 · 14 October 2013, 08:25 AM

I bought a used 1979 President about 2 weeks ago. It keeps perfect time. I think the day and date are supposed to change instantly at about 2 minutes after midnight--at least mine does sometimes. Other times it takes quite a while for the day and date to change. They eventually do sometime between midnight and 6 AM. The date sometimes 'slips' back a day when I use my left hand, like clapping at a ball game. I can get it to go back to the correct date by waving my wrist a few times. Has anyone had this problem and what did it take to fix it. I'm hoping it's just something loose in the calendar mechanism.
Thanks, George

joe100 · 14 October 2013, 08:49 AM

Time for a service. Always good to have a recent service anyway

crowncollection · 14 October 2013, 09:32 AM

Service time likely worn calendar nut

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Chris B · 14 October 2013, 09:41 AM

Welcome to TRF George

As other have said a fresh service wouldn't go amiss, looking forward to pics if you have the time

77T · 14 October 2013, 12:31 PM

George - Welcome to TRF.
Sorry you're going to have to get a costly service right after purchasing it.
If the seller has a return policy, maybe do that for a refund and begin looking again...

43builder · 14 October 2013, 12:41 PM

like everyone else - it needs a good service. At least after its serviced you will have the feeling of a brand new, perfectly functioning watch!

padi56 · 14 October 2013, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by geo18

I bought a used 1979 President about 2 weeks ago. It keeps perfect time. I think the day and date are supposed to change instantly at about 2 minutes after midnight--at least mine does sometimes. Other times it takes quite a while for the day and date to change. They eventually do sometime between midnight and 6 AM. The date sometimes 'slips' back a day when I use my left hand, like clapping at a ball game. I can get it to go back to the correct date by waving my wrist a few times. Has anyone had this problem and what did it take to fix it. I'm hoping it's just something loose in the calendar mechanism.
Thanks, George

Well its quite a old watch and if no service history it would be advisable to have in serviced.Rolex uses a cam system on the date day changes and sometimes they can get a bit dry so it could take and extra minute or so for the jewel to slide off the cam .But by your description it sounds like general wear in the cam system so either need lubrication or if worn replacing.

Cc1966 · 14 October 2013, 09:41 PM

Welcome to TRF and good luck...

HL65 · 14 October 2013, 09:51 PM

Welcome to TRF and sounds like a service is in order. Cheers,

gpfps · 14 October 2013, 10:45 PM

I had issues with my 18078 with the day and date wheel. It took two visits to RCS to get it right. I made it harder on them to fix because they just wanted to put new in. But I wanted to have my open 6 and 9s. Don't what they did but after 2 years no problems

mjclark32 · 14 October 2013, 10:48 PM

Welcome to TRF

geo18 · 14 October 2013, 11:09 PM

Thanks for all the input!!
George

landroverking · 15 October 2013, 08:02 AM

Welcome but your about to be $1k lighter.

14 October 2013, 08:25 AM	#1
geo18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: George Kish Location: Wixom, Mi Watch: Rolex President DD Posts: 10	President Calendar Problems I bought a used 1979 President about 2 weeks ago. It keeps perfect time. I think the day and date are supposed to change instantly at about 2 minutes after midnight--at least mine does sometimes. Other times it takes quite a while for the day and date to change. They eventually do sometime between midnight and 6 AM. The date sometimes 'slips' back a day when I use my left hand, like clapping at a ball game. I can get it to go back to the correct date by waving my wrist a few times. Has anyone had this problem and what did it take to fix it. I'm hoping it's just something loose in the calendar mechanism. Thanks, George

14 October 2013, 08:49 AM	#2
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	Time for a service. Always good to have a recent service anyway __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

14 October 2013, 09:32 AM	#3
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	Service time likely worn calendar nut Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free __________________ watches many

14 October 2013, 12:31 PM	#5
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,737	George - Welcome to TRF. Sorry you're going to have to get a costly service right after purchasing it. If the seller has a return policy, maybe do that for a refund and begin looking again... __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

14 October 2013, 12:41 PM	#6
43builder "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Patrick Location: Cleveland/NoVA Watch: 116528 YG Daytona Posts: 808	like everyone else - it needs a good service. At least after its serviced you will have the feeling of a brand new, perfectly functioning watch! __________________ Patrick Lewis Rolex Daytona 18K YG (M97 Serial) Rolex SS DAYTONA (On Order...it'll be a while) Omega Vintage 1970's 617 Movement

14 October 2013, 09:41 AM	#4
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,623	Welcome to TRF George As other have said a fresh service wouldn't go amiss, looking forward to pics if you have the time

14 October 2013, 09:41 PM	#8
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Welcome to TRF and good luck... __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

14 October 2013, 09:51 PM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,401	Welcome to TRF and sounds like a service is in order. Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

14 October 2013, 10:45 PM	#10
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	I had issues with my 18078 with the day and date wheel. It took two visits to RCS to get it right. I made it harder on them to fix because they just wanted to put new in. But I wanted to have my open 6 and 9s. Don't what they did but after 2 years no problems

14 October 2013, 10:48 PM	#11
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14 October 2013, 11:09 PM	#12
geo18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: George Kish Location: Wixom, Mi Watch: Rolex President DD Posts: 10	Thanks for all the input!! George

15 October 2013, 08:02 AM	#13
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Welcome but your about to be $1k lighter.

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