Is the date on your watch supposed to flip to the next date at exactly mid night?

[037]

Originally Posted by DylanFox

Is something wrong with my watch?

No, but you might consider going to bed earlier.

My GMT flipped over at 00:00:03 last night but I'm rarely up that late. In fact, I've never checked it before. I was pleasantly surprised.

[novae500]

Well the only time i really check is on NYE and it hits about 1min after 12

[Ungucpho]

not sure, i'm usually asleep when the switch takes place. That being said, i'm not too concerned if the date switches at midnight on the dot or a few minutes after

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by jackcarls0n

It is suppose to as per the almighty- Rolex. But sadly it doesn't! They use an old technology, you cannot expect perfection from them or any other mechanical watches. It annoyed me a lot too!

You will get over it.

I don't recall Rolex ever having said that the change is exactly at midnight, only that the change is instantaneous.

Your sarcasm is offensive and unappreciated.

[Phrank]

Originally Posted by LINVS

This is one of the few disappointments with many higher tier watches.

When the watchmaker assembles the watches, with a little care they can set the movement to "turn or switch" at a more precise moment - like midnight.

Interesting, all of my watches have been Chrono's, so the Submariner I recently purchased was my first mechanical with a date.

Was fascinated, still am, if I'm up to watch what time it flips to next day. As I mentioned previously, without fail, within 20 seconds before or 20 seconds after, it switches, usually I watch it flip with +/- 5 seconds, was actually amazed it is so exact.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by LINVS

This is one of the few disappointments with many higher tier watches.

When the watchmaker assembles the watches, with a little care they can set the movement to "turn or switch" at a more precise moment - like midnight.

I have to admit I'm very disappointed.

In general all mine flip within +/- 5 minutes!!! I'll live with it.

[meganfox17]

Originally Posted by DylanFox

My new SubC, turned to the 8th and exactly 12:04 AM instead of at exactly 12:00 AM. Is something wrong with my watch?

Hi DylanFoxI'm MeganFox🤦
My advice is to leave it until your first service then make your request to the RSC. A moderately skilled watchmaker should be able to open the case, remove the movement, remove the hands, reset the hands so that the flip is close to midnight, then reassemble and get it pressure tested. Did you know that in the past pre-METAS era, the Omega brand specs tolerances for date change were pretty sloppy and loose, allowing date change to be +/- 10 minutes of midnight? Now most pro watchmakers will tell you that is unacceptable so they try to get it much closer to midnight within a few minutes.Instantaneous flip at midnight is the luck of the draw. I'm outta here
Live Long and Prosper

[LINVS]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I have to admit I'm very disappointed.

In general all mine flip within +/- 5 minutes!!! I'll live with it.

I wonder if at servicing, RSC or and independent, will set the movement a little more accurately - as a special requests.

[Phrank]

Originally Posted by LINVS

I wonder if at servicing, RSC or and independent, will set the movement a little more accurately - as a special requests.

MeganFox just posted that you can ask them to do so....did not know that!

[gav329]

Blimey not up at midnight, none of you guys work shifts?!!! Must just be me then

One of the wonderful quirks of mechanical watches I think is the date changing at “near to midnight “ though I have always wondered why my submariner can run consistently 4 mins fast but not consistently on time I find that weird.


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[lovetherolex]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I don't recall Rolex ever having said that the change is exactly at midnight, only that the change is instantaneous.

Your sarcasm is offensive and unappreciated.

Rolex did not only say at midnight, but at the stroke of midnight, at least for the DD:



Offensive though? Come on friend.

I generally find myself appreciating your input on TRF, but in this case, really it's just a watch, being offended over what the guy said about Rolex is personalizing it a bit much.

[base924]

Get a FP journe. They switch exactly on the second ;-) Even the perpetual calender changes at an instant. The story goes that FP Journe looked at high speed video recordings until he was satisfied that the day, date and month changed the moment the secondhand reach 12... Amazing feat!!

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by lovetherolex

Rolex did not only say at midnight, but at the stroke of midnight, at least for the DD:



Offensive though? Come on friend.

I generally find myself appreciating your input on TRF, but in this case, really it's just a watch, being offended over what the guy said about Rolex is personalizing it a bit much.

Well, I gave a genuine reaction to your comment about Rolex and their standards and I stand by it.

You know what I'm speaking of.

Thanks for the clarification regarding the advertisement.

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[MinMay]

Mine at exactly at 12. Maybe I have a rare one :)

[mahefa]

My Day-Date turns at 00:06, which is perfect as then hands do not cover the day window. My BLNR at 00:04, My Submariner at 00:02, Sky-Dweller at 00:01, Deepseas both at 00:03.

And the best one is my absolute favorit watch, Explorer II. It changes every single night during 00:00. I am often up that late with my iPad so when i hear the ’tick’ iPad shows the time 00:00.

[SeaAndSky]

Originally Posted by AEC

Mine flips over at exactly... oh... wait...

lol. Beautiful watch by the way.

[teb1013]

My DJ is about 30 seconds early, my Explorer II is about 1 minute late. I had always hoped that it would be right on the nose, but It’s close enough so I’m not complaining.


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[Rolex.c6]

Not to worry. If it changes at 12 noon, you should probably bring it in for a service. : )

[lovetherolex]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Well, I gave a genuine reaction to your comment about Rolex and their standards and I stand by it.

You know what I'm speaking of.

Thanks for the clarification regarding the advertisement.

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It wasn’t my comment. And if there’s some history between you two I’m not aware of it.

Anyway they are supposed to flip exactly at midnight and don’t. End of the world? No, but it’s not wrong to expect more from Rolex.

[cop414]

Originally Posted by RollieRoll

It has to do with the watch maker and how the positioned the hands. Mine does change within a minute of 1200.

No big deal. Just enjoy and sleep.

This, you’re fine.

[037]

Originally Posted by Rolex.c6

Not to worry. If it changes at 12 noon, you should probably bring it in for a service. : )

I wonder how many have done that...

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by lovetherolex

It wasn’t my comment. And if there’s some history between you two I’m not aware of it.

I apologize for the confusion.

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[scooter1307]

my 16610 flips at 11.50

[Redstapler7]

Originally Posted by lovetherolex

Rolex did not only say at midnight, but at the stroke of midnight, at least for the DD:



Offensive though? Come on friend.

I generally find myself appreciating your input on TRF, but in this case, really it's just a watch, being offended over what the guy said about Rolex is personalizing it a bit much.

Powerful ad with the red phone. Nice.


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[marcotagudelo]

Originally Posted by Rolex.c6

Not to worry. If it changes at 12 noon, you should probably bring it in for a service. : )

Not necessarily he might have the asian version which is a 12 hour difference
He should get an america continent regional model

[rolexpatek363]

11:59:10

Damn! 50 seconds early.

[endotreated]

00:08:20

Pretty disappointing actually from an astronomically priced $12,000 watch!

My $1,500 Oris flips at 00:00:05.

I understand exactly how it works. I’ve removed and set hands on movements before.

Well I know for sure the Rolex movement is well capable of better. Are Rolex technicians less careful working on a $12,000 piece than Oris technician working on $1,500 piece? Like I said: pretty disappointing.

[soundwave]

I don't care when mine flips :)

[timeldn]

my Submariner 16610 date changes around 4 minutes before. (23:56)