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sportsfan0704 · 5 August 2024, 01:19 AM

I have a 216750 that is Keeping excellent time. However, the date wheel starts to change around 12:15 and takes around 3 full hours to fully become the next day. Any idea if it’s movement related, needs hands to be readjusted, or something wrong with the date wheel mechanism?

padi56 · 6 August 2024, 11:02 PM

Try cycling the date around a few times might cure it.

Pete17 · 14 August 2024, 08:53 AM

This happened recently to my 50th anniversary SD. It is one year out of warranty but Rolex fixed it for me in 4 weeks free of charge.
Not sure what might have caused it. Has always kept perfect time otherwise.

KatGirl · 5 October 2024, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by sportsfan0704

I have a 216750 that is Keeping excellent time. However, the date wheel starts to change around 12:15 and takes around 3 full hours to fully become the next day. Any idea if it’s movement related, needs hands to be readjusted, or something wrong with the date wheel mechanism?

Send it for service. It should flip instantly, within a few minutes of midnight.

Kat

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Tools · 5 October 2024, 04:37 AM

Pretty well-known phenomenon with the tightly packed GMT movement.

Typically the date wheel gets some oil on it and that drags rather than lubricates if it isn't in the right spot. As Peter says, a few cycles may clear it up, but it's not a serious functional issue.

The date wheel has nothing to do with the hands and it isn't a problem with the mechanism - your watch will work just fine

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14 August 2024, 08:53 AM	#3
Pete17 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Pete Location: Base Camp Posts: 626	This happened recently to my 50th anniversary SD. It is one year out of warranty but Rolex fixed it for me in 4 weeks free of charge. Not sure what might have caused it. Has always kept perfect time otherwise. __________________ Take care Pete

5 October 2024, 04:37 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,487	Pretty well-known phenomenon with the tightly packed GMT movement. Typically the date wheel gets some oil on it and that drags rather than lubricates if it isn't in the right spot. As Peter says, a few cycles may clear it up, but it's not a serious functional issue. The date wheel has nothing to do with the hands and it isn't a problem with the mechanism - your watch will work just fine __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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