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rolexero · 4 May 2020, 05:32 PM

Please advise: I recently bought a handsome DJ41, two years old, and I noticed that it switches date at 11-12 minutes past midnight. All my other Rolexes snap the date within the first five minutes. Otherwise it runs within superlative spec, closer to -2s/day.

Should I send it in for warranty service? Also these days who knows what the service centers are up to and how long I will be without it...

teabags001 · 4 May 2020, 05:43 PM

No. It’s within the tolerances. And I’m sure the service times are insane now

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watchmework · 4 May 2020, 05:50 PM

It’s normal for it to not click to the next date exactly at midnight. Seeing as the watch is keeping great time there is no need to send it in.

RLXFRM · 4 May 2020, 05:54 PM

No need to take it for service yet, servicing could even make it develop another fault.
The watch is absolutely in good shape.

rolexero · 4 May 2020, 06:01 PM

Thank you! I was already leaning against sending it in. At least I have noticed that it is consistent when it switches so there does not seem to be anything wrong with it, other than triggering some OCD - I once sent in a Batman whose bezel was 1/3 minute off :)

padi56 · 4 May 2020, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rolexero

Thank you! I was already leaning against sending it in. At least I have noticed that it is consistent when it switches so there does not seem to be anything wrong with it, other than triggering some OCD - I once sent in a Batman whose bezel was 1/3 minute off :)

The date can only change when the hour hand has made two complete 12 hour turns around the dial, its how the hands are assembled on the hand stack.Some change a little before some after midnight all normal but looks like your hands need adjusting but myself would leave it to next service..

Andad · 4 May 2020, 08:33 PM

As Peter has explained.

But I think it should be closed than 11 - 12 minutes.

Leave it until first service and I’m sure the hands will be reset closer to your expectations.

I would not sent it in just for this adjustment.

SearChart · 4 May 2020, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by teabags001

No. It’s within the tolerances. And I’m sure the service times are insane now

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11 minutes past midnight is not within tolerance. The date should change between 23:59 and 00:02, that is the tolerance window.

Megalobyte · 5 May 2020, 07:47 AM

I’m as obsessive as anybody. But a +\- 10 minute date change window never bothered me.

rolexero · 5 May 2020, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

11 minutes past midnight is not within tolerance. The date should change between 23:59 and 00:02, that is the tolerance window.

Is there some official guidance on this? Meaning some link or something from Rolex? Kind of like we know what COSC and superlative chronometer specifically means?

garbanzo · 5 May 2020, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

11 minutes past midnight is not within tolerance. The date should change between 23:59 and 00:02, that is the tolerance window.

Wow. Of my eight Rolexes with the date function, only two are within that three minute range. Something wrong with quality control ?
Does not, however, bother me in the slightest IRL.

enjoythemusic · 5 May 2020, 08:35 AM

OP, she's normal so no need for service. +/-2 sec is excellent too!

JoseR · 5 May 2020, 08:42 AM

My DJ41 changes between 12:07 and 12:08 since I got it last April. I thought it would change exactly at 12:00 a.m.. No big deal for me at least it's consistent...

BisonHead · 5 May 2020, 08:42 AM

My 1976 DJ, service history unknown. Changes at around 2359 and a bit, just about bang on 0000.

Will try to watch it tonight when it changes and report back.

GsurgBM · 5 May 2020, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BisonHead

My 1976 DJ, service history unknown. Changes at around 2359 and a bit, just about bang on 0000.

Will try to watch it tonight when it changes and report back.

Would you have to wait until midnight or could you just advance the minute hand slowly past midnight and see what minute it changes on? Real question.

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Stud Screw · 5 May 2020, 10:30 AM

Most of the world is asleep at midnight. What difference does it make?

BisonHead · 5 May 2020, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GsurgBM

Would you have to wait until midnight or could you just advance the minute hand slowly past midnight and see what minute it changes on? Real question.

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Good point. Although I happen to be awake, so thought I would watch it change in real time. Sadly I was side tracked at the crucial time and only checked around 0004

qikbert · 5 May 2020, 10:53 AM

PLEASE don’t send in this perfectly normal DJ 41. Imagine you get it back with a couple more hairline scratches on the case or bracelet than you’d like to see. You’d be trading a problem many don’t see (unless you’re often up at midnight) for one or more you could see every day. Just enjoy!! :)

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juve · 5 May 2020, 11:03 AM

It's Ok. Do not need service.

Tools · 5 May 2020, 11:24 AM

It's interesting that we want our watch to be some precise instrument, but we miss the big picture.

The earth is 24,000 miles around, so each 1000 miles represents an hour. When we stand on different time zone markers, we are actually a minute off for every 16.6 miles either east or west of that spot.

If your watch changes at 11 minutes after 12, just go 180 miles west and it should work out fine.

garyk · 5 May 2020, 11:31 AM

Go to bed before midnight, problem solved...as far as you will know...

JoseR · 5 May 2020, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

It's interesting that we want our watch to be some precise instrument, but we miss the big picture.

The earth is 24,000 miles around, so each 1000 miles represents an hour. When we stand on different time zone markers, we are actually a minute off for every 16.6 miles either east or west of that spot.

If your watch changes at 11 minutes after 12, just go 180 miles west and it should work out fine.

he's in Cali...so I guess Hawaii should be good.

MikeyV · 5 May 2020, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by garyk

Go to bed before midnight, problem solved...as far as you will know...

HAHA, that's the best way.

GGGMT · 5 May 2020, 03:43 PM

Nope. Don’t send

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Fenix84 · 5 May 2020, 04:18 PM

The easiest fix is to go to bed earlier.

rolexero · 5 May 2020, 06:12 PM

Somehow I have been working past midnight lately. That's how I know that an hour ago it flipped at 12:12 am.

No, I don't think I will send it. It's become my most worn Rolex under this lockdown. So comfy. Blue dial, batons, oyster bracelet.

Tomas Eriksson · 5 May 2020, 07:20 PM

If it's consistently changing at 12:12 it means it's just the hand alignment that's a bit off. If that is the case I would leave it until it's time for service or any other intervention.

4 May 2020, 05:32 PM	#1
rolexero "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 353	Should I send this DJ for service? Please advise: I recently bought a handsome DJ41, two years old, and I noticed that it switches date at 11-12 minutes past midnight. All my other Rolexes snap the date within the first five minutes. Otherwise it runs within superlative spec, closer to -2s/day. Should I send it in for warranty service? Also these days who knows what the service centers are up to and how long I will be without it...

4 May 2020, 08:33 PM	#7
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,475	As Peter has explained. But I think it should be closed than 11 - 12 minutes. Leave it until first service and I’m sure the hands will be reset closer to your expectations. I would not sent it in just for this adjustment. __________________ E

5 May 2020, 08:35 AM	#12
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,007	OP, she's normal so no need for service. +/-2 sec is excellent too! __________________ __________________ ----> TAMPA Meetup In December 2024 <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=13450519 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

5 May 2020, 08:42 AM	#13
JoseR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Philly. Watch: Air King, Omega AT Posts: 2,264	My DJ41 changes between 12:07 and 12:08 since I got it last April. I thought it would change exactly at 12:00 a.m.. No big deal for me at least it's consistent... __________________ Air King 116900 Omega AT41 Gray Dial/Leather Oris Pointer Date Roberto Clemente LE

5 May 2020, 11:24 AM	#20
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	It's interesting that we want our watch to be some precise instrument, but we miss the big picture. The earth is 24,000 miles around, so each 1000 miles represents an hour. When we stand on different time zone markers, we are actually a minute off for every 16.6 miles either east or west of that spot. If your watch changes at 11 minutes after 12, just go 180 miles west and it should work out fine. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

4 May 2020, 05:43 PM	#2
teabags001 Banned Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Watch: DD40, hulk, Dayton Posts: 2,039	No. It’s within the tolerances. And I’m sure the service times are insane now Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 May 2020, 05:50 PM	#3
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	It’s normal for it to not click to the next date exactly at midnight. Seeing as the watch is keeping great time there is no need to send it in.

4 May 2020, 05:54 PM	#4
RLXFRM Banned Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: usa Posts: 103	No need to take it for service yet, servicing could even make it develop another fault. The watch is absolutely in good shape.

4 May 2020, 06:01 PM	#5
rolexero "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 353	Thank you! I was already leaning against sending it in. At least I have noticed that it is consistent when it switches so there does not seem to be anything wrong with it, other than triggering some OCD - I once sent in a Batman whose bezel was 1/3 minute off :)

5 May 2020, 07:47 AM	#9
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	I’m as obsessive as anybody. But a +\- 10 minute date change window never bothered me.

5 May 2020, 08:42 AM	#14
BisonHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: UK Watch: Sub,SD,DJ,OP Posts: 1,950	My 1976 DJ, service history unknown. Changes at around 2359 and a bit, just about bang on 0000. Will try to watch it tonight when it changes and report back.

5 May 2020, 10:30 AM	#16
Stud Screw "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Detroit Watch: 16233 Posts: 790	Most of the world is asleep at midnight. What difference does it make?

5 May 2020, 10:53 AM	#18
qikbert "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 31	PLEASE don’t send in this perfectly normal DJ 41. Imagine you get it back with a couple more hairline scratches on the case or bracelet than you’d like to see. You’d be trading a problem many don’t see (unless you’re often up at midnight) for one or more you could see every day. Just enjoy!! :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 May 2020, 11:03 AM	#19
juve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Boris Location: CT Posts: 892	It's Ok. Do not need service.

5 May 2020, 11:31 AM	#21
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,692	Go to bed before midnight, problem solved...as far as you will know... __________________

5 May 2020, 03:43 PM	#24
GGGMT 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,328	Nope. Don’t send Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 May 2020, 04:18 PM	#25
Fenix84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 60	The easiest fix is to go to bed earlier.

5 May 2020, 06:12 PM	#26
rolexero "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 353	Somehow I have been working past midnight lately. That's how I know that an hour ago it flipped at 12:12 am. No, I don't think I will send it. It's become my most worn Rolex under this lockdown. So comfy. Blue dial, batons, oyster bracelet.

5 May 2020, 07:20 PM	#27
Tomas Eriksson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stockholm Watch: 15707CE Posts: 2,027	If it's consistently changing at 12:12 it means it's just the hand alignment that's a bit off. If that is the case I would leave it until it's time for service or any other intervention. __________________ State of the union: 5066A,15400ST,15707CE,116610LN,26470OR and a few other…

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