Setting time on new Rolex movements backward?

[peterk814]

Hi Rolex fam. Had a question out there. I recently was able to purchase a 2019 Deep sea dweller 126660 James Cameron and also a 2019 126710 BLNR gmt master II. I currently own the previous reference 116710 BLNR.

On the older model GMT master II, when setting either the hour hand or the time in position 2 or 3, when I turn the crown forward, (towards the 12 hour hand) the time would progress and when I would turn the crown backward it would go back. In the newer movements I noticed it’s the opposite where if I want to progress time forward I would rolls the crown back towards the 6pm position.

Is this normal?

[TheWatchStandard]

You should be turning the crown towards you to progress the time.

[peterk814]

Originally Posted by TheWatchStandard

You should be turning the crown towards you to progress the time.

Thank you for confirming, is this different for older models? My 116710 BLNR I turn the crown away from me to progress the time.

Thank you again for the reply.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by peterk814

Thank you for confirming, is this different for older models? My 116710 BLNR I turn the crown away from me to progress the time.

Thank you again for the reply.

That is correct. Just the way the new movement is designed.

[ZOOK]

Originally Posted by peterk814

Thank you for confirming, is this different for older models? My 116710 BLNR I turn the crown away from me to progress the time.

Thank you again for the reply.

Yes the 116710BLNR and Sub Date 116610LN, the time is advanced/progressed by turning the crown away from you.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by ZOOK

Yes the 116710BLNR and Sub Date 116610LN, the time is advanced/progressed by turning the crown away from you.

Yes looks like its a backward step like the old cal 3035/85 movements.

[Dennisoul]

My Datejust 41 hands move forward by turning the crown towards me

[Rashid.bk]

31xx series movements go clockwise to advance the time forward.
32xx series movements(found in newer Rolex w small crown at 6 o'clock ref. 12xxxx) go counter clockwise to advance the time forward.

I prefer the older way, it was for the most part unique to Rolex and made more sense when setting the time. Not a deal breaker, just seemed more intuitive and natural that way.

[bp1000]

I noticed the BB58 moves forward in time when you turn the crown towards you.

Not sure why they changed it

[othertbone]

Whoa...wait... the batgirl can take you back in time?

[BobDyl]

I know this is a minor thing but I dislike this aspect of the new movements.

[andy66db]

It was a quick way to spot a fake. Rolex 3135 movements clockwise; ETA movements counter-clockwise. Need to be extra vigilant now... or buy from an AD (if you can get on the list).

[peterk814]

I was a bit worried. I bought my deep sea dweller and the bat girl at the same AD within the same week and didnt check the movements. Thought i was bamboozled.

[Seibei]

Originally Posted by padi56

Yes looks like its a backward step like the old cal 3035/85 movements.

Amen, in more ways than one.