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5 July 2019, 01:09 AM | #1 |
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Embarrassing noob question: setting a Datejust
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On a modern Datejust, when setting the date, is there a "danger zone" for the hour and minute hand? Also, can the time be set in either direction, clockwise or counter-clockwise? Thanks! |
5 July 2019, 01:14 AM | #2 |
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No.
I also set the time in both directions. No issue |
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It is good practice not to set the date during the hours of 21:00 and 03:00
Most watch manufactures advise against setting between those hours as the date change gears may be in use still.
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no.... however why would you set the date without knowing if you are in AM or PM?
Moving the hands past midnight to the correct time and then adjusting the date usually you are out of the danger zone anyway that some watches have so to me its more of a best practice.... not required. I actually dont even know the mechanics if the quick set date defaults to AM when you move it or if it is whatever the watch is set at when it stopped.... just cant stand to have ambiguity so its always past midnight(usually 5 or 6 am which is the current time when i get up) and then quick set for multiple day changes
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With all the Rolex movements not a problem to change hands and date at any time.
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As above I always advance the hands forward until the date changes. I then set the time and finally the date.
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Thanks, everyone, for the excellent advice!
It seems that, unlike with many other watches, there isn't a danger zone for setting the date. And advice I got years ago to always move watch-hands clockwise to set the time doesn't apply either. Thanks again! |
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I just threat them all the same as far as how i set them so i dont have to keep track of what is what.
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Correct, no issues with doing so with Rolex. Other brands will vary. |
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thanks, Tyler
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Rolex uses a cam and wheel that rotates once every 24 hours. When the wheel reaches a certain position, the cam moves and it releases a spring paddle that slaps the date wheel exactly one day. No gears to engage, no damage..
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Out of practice I wouldn’t set a date watch a few hours before or after midnight. Don’t know if it’s strictly necessary but it don’t hurt none either.
Whenever setting the date I’d advance the date to the before (or after) today first and then advance (or rewind) the hour and minute hands. That way you know you know you’re in AM or PM. |
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I always thought you weren't supposed to set the date between 23:00 and 1:00. Nice to learn something rather than read about new AD policies to curb flipping.
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I set date for all my watches at 6am. It is the safest time and there is no need to remember the safety hours of every manufacturer.
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