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rls · 24 October 2007, 12:56 PM

I just bought the new GMT II. I noticed that the date sometimes changes at 2 past 12, 4 past 12 and even 6 past 12. Is this normal? os should i seek aervice?

Downing · 24 October 2007, 12:59 PM

It's normal. No worries, mate.

Welcome to TRF and congrats on the new watch!

If you have time, please post some photos.

Tools · 24 October 2007, 01:04 PM

Welcome..

SPACE-DWELLER · 24 October 2007, 05:25 PM

Welcome to TRF!

The date changing a couple of minutes, typically 3 minutes past is VERY typical with Rolex.

You see, Rolex makes a "mistake" (sorry to say it!) by making sure that the date changes EXACTLY at midnight, but ONLY when you advance the hands MANUALLY via the winding crown!

And since there seeems to be a DELAY of the date shift when the hands are moving the normal way (NOT manually turned forwards!), the date would change about 3 minutes past.

If Rolex adjusted the date mechanism to change at 3 minutes BEFORE midnight when you advance the hands MANUALLY, the date would shift pretty much spot on when the hands are moving the normal way.

I had one of my previous Rolex watches adjusted this way (to have the date shift at 3 minutes BEFORE 12 when you advance the hands MANUALLY, and it worked great: The date shifted 10 seconds past midnight when the watch was going the normal way.

But I advice you to NOT have it fixed, since this is actually one of the more "complicated operations", and as long as the date changes within +/- say 7 minutes, there is absolutely NO reason to "fix" it. Better wait and have it corrected when the Rolex needs service altogether after about 5 years after purchase (or 5 years after its LAST service!).

walds11 · 24 October 2007, 06:27 PM

I am never awake to see it.

shoppy · 24 October 2007, 07:49 PM

Ergh actually that is not correct, rolex specs are that the time should change within 2 minutes of midnnght. If it does not take your wtach in to a RSC. They will rectify this, I don't see why people accept this as the norm.

Hammer · 24 October 2007, 07:58 PM

Mine changes bang on 12!

ron17402 · 24 October 2007, 10:59 PM

My new GMT changes at 4 past.

ohsixx · 24 October 2007, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walds11

I am never awake to see it.

Me either!

colemanitis · 24 October 2007, 11:27 PM

Mine changes 3 minutes past the hour. I don't really care. As the others have said, I'm never awake to see it anyway.

24 October 2007, 12:56 PM	#1
rls "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Watch: GMT II Posts: 6	Date Change I just bought the new GMT II. I noticed that the date sometimes changes at 2 past 12, 4 past 12 and even 6 past 12. Is this normal? os should i seek aervice?

24 October 2007, 12:59 PM	#2
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	It's normal. No worries, mate. Welcome to TRF and congrats on the new watch! If you have time, please post some photos. __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

24 October 2007, 05:25 PM	#4
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! The date changing a couple of minutes, typically 3 minutes past is VERY typical with Rolex. You see, Rolex makes a "mistake" (sorry to say it!) by making sure that the date changes EXACTLY at midnight, but ONLY when you advance the hands MANUALLY via the winding crown! And since there seeems to be a DELAY of the date shift when the hands are moving the normal way (NOT manually turned forwards!), the date would change about 3 minutes past. If Rolex adjusted the date mechanism to change at 3 minutes BEFORE midnight when you advance the hands MANUALLY, the date would shift pretty much spot on when the hands are moving the normal way. I had one of my previous Rolex watches adjusted this way (to have the date shift at 3 minutes BEFORE 12 when you advance the hands MANUALLY, and it worked great: The date shifted 10 seconds past midnight when the watch was going the normal way. But I advice you to NOT have it fixed, since this is actually one of the more "complicated operations", and as long as the date changes within +/- say 7 minutes, there is absolutely NO reason to "fix" it. Better wait and have it corrected when the Rolex needs service altogether after about 5 years after purchase (or 5 years after its LAST service!). __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

24 October 2007, 11:27 PM	#10
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Mine changes 3 minutes past the hour. I don't really care. As the others have said, I'm never awake to see it anyway. __________________ Member #471

24 October 2007, 01:04 PM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	Welcome..

24 October 2007, 06:27 PM	#5
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,658	I am never awake to see it.

24 October 2007, 07:49 PM	#6
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	Ergh actually that is not correct, rolex specs are that the time should change within 2 minutes of midnnght. If it does not take your wtach in to a RSC. They will rectify this, I don't see why people accept this as the norm.

24 October 2007, 07:58 PM	#7
Hammer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Simon Location: Essex Posts: 530	Mine changes bang on 12!

24 October 2007, 10:59 PM	#8
ron17402 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Ron Location: Charlotte, NC USA Watch: 116710 Posts: 435	My new GMT changes at 4 past.

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