Exp2 Date change taking long

[Vitzz]

Hey everyone,

I have an Exp 2 226570 and I have recently noticed the time it takes for the date to change after 12am is approximately 5-7 mins.

I've read most people say 1-3 mins is the average window for the date to change.

I wanted to see if this is normal or if anyone has had a similar experience?

[Tools]

The date should change instantly.

When it changes visually is a function of where the hands were pressed on at assembly and a few minutes either way is normal. It is a visual thing, they aren't connected directly to each other.
There is generally nothing wrong with the watch or movement if yours is more or less than some average you read about - they're averages, not absolutes.

If it is actually malfunctioning then, of course, you should have it looked at.

[Vitzz]

It's definitely taking longer than a few mins which is what concerned me and perhaps a malfunction.

I have spoken to my AD and waiting on a response.

[brandrea]

Welcome aboard

Is this a new watch or did this recently start happening with an older watch?

[mgsooner]

I'm not sure OP understands what Tools said. With my 126234 the date changes approx 6-7 mins after midnight. When it changes, it changes instantly. It sounds to me that OP is describing similar results to my 126234 if I am understanding correctly.

[madsitalia]

Originally Posted by Vitzz

Hey everyone,

I have an Exp 2 226570 and I have recently noticed the time it takes for the date to change after 12am is approximately 5-7 mins.
I've read most people say 1-3 mins is the average window for the date to change.

I wanted to see if this is normal or if anyone has had a similar experience?

No worries.
Mine changes pretty exactly at 00.06.15
I had the same thoughts when I got mine, but I’m not up at 00.00 anyway

[Peej]

Been having the same issue with my new GMT. Date will change around 7 minutes past midnight. Otherwise been keeping great time. Within about +1 second per week give or take. Don’t necessarily want to have it messed with because I’d prefer it keep good time vs have the date be instantaneous… Though it still bothers me.

[Jonny8]

The date should change instantaneously and as long as it’s within 10 minutes (usually 7) it is ok. Atleast that is my understanding having owned this reference and a GMT.

[SubDate]

Nothing to worry about. My sub date from 2022 changes at 12:06. This should not fall into the same category as everybody worried that their crown on the winding crown does not point straight up when fully tight!

[Harry-57]

The longest interval after midnight for a date change of my Rolex watches is 12 minutes (12 series BLRO). The shortest is 2 minutes (11 series Sub Date). All date changes on my Rolex watches are instantaneous. For me, it's preferable to the long drag from as early as 22.45 in one case, for my other mechanical watches.

[Hulkhunter]

In my experience all my date Rolex have changed at 00:06.

[omar-rye]

At least it’s not acting up like my wife’s Datejust. It’s currently at RSC under the two year service warranty; it’s the second time it’s been in for the same issue. It sticks between the dates from 12 am to about 3 am, then snaps forward.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

At least it’s not acting up like my wife’s Datejust. It’s currently at RSC under the two year service warranty; it’s the second time it’s been in for the same issue. It sticks between the dates from 12 am to about 3 am, then snaps forward.

Hope you get that sorted

[JoseR]

Originally Posted by mgsooner

I'm not sure OP understands what Tools said. With my 126234 the date changes approx 6-7 mins after midnight. When it changes, it changes instantly. It sounds to me that OP is describing similar results to my 126234 if I am understanding correctly.

My DJ41 also changed around 6-7 minutes after midnight and like yours it was instantly.

[Vitzz]

Thanks everyone for the responses. This is a great forum and I'm looking forward to contributing more in the future.

For context, I bought the watch from an AD in March this year, so it shouldn't be due to an old or damaged movement.

Based on what others have shared, I’m assuming this is normal, but it felt odd since I've read some date changes usually happens immediately, and this one seemed to take forever.

EDIT: I tried uploading some pictures, but having some size and format issues.