I dunno how to 'just the date on my Datejust :(

[Submadatejust]

Isn't that weird? I have had the watch all these years and I don't think I have ever bothered to do something about the fact that the date is always wrong.

:(

Other than forwarding the hands 24hours per day using the crown or err whatever that stalky thing with the Rolex logo is called, is there some easier way to adjust the date?

I thought this might be in the FAQs, but wasn't.

HELP!!!

SUBMADATEJUST OF THE NEW YORK CITY SUBMADATEJUSTS

[Solo118]

When you pull out the crown to the first notch, It should change the date and not the time (The second will stop if its a hack model)

[Submadatejust]

If I pull the crown out to what I think is the first position:

-- turning counterclockwise does nothing to the date that I can see, but makes a healthy, springy sounds
-- turning clockwise produces a very unhealthy raspy sound.

The only other position I can definitively identify is the one that turns the hands.

(Note: this watch has been appraised by an AD -- the one that used to have the clock in the sidewalk -- and repaired by RUSA, and just got back from Chicago...If it's a fake, it's a fake so devilishly convincing that I want more just like it).

LT SUB

[OysterDavid]

Well, there was a time before the 70's when models did not have quickset features...so if that's the case, you're stuck with spinning the hands around for 24 hour intervals until the current date shows in the window.

Just make sure you're OK with either before or after midnight because if you're not, the date might change at noon.

And if your Datejust is older still, it may or may not have the hacking feature. Then you're faced with spinning around the hands without the benefit of the second sweep hand holding still. I remember reading that you can line up a non hacking sweep hand by putting slight pressure on the winding stem counterclockwise which will retard slightly the second hand sweep. As troubling as this adjustment sounds in writing, it actually doesn't hurt the watch one bit, so long as you don't spend hours retarding the sweep hand.

[Submadatejust]

Thanks.

Update: When I pull the stem out to that second position, the second hand stops, so I am spared that jazz about the second hand sweep.

As I recall, my research based on the SN dated this watch to precisely 1970.

Query: if the first position does not adjust the date, what in heck does it do? What was that grindy noise?

:(

thx.

[diablojota]

Off to RSC for service.

[Submadatejust]

Just got back from RSC with a clean bill of health.

[OysterDavid]

Originally Posted by Submadatejust

Thanks.

Update: When I pull the stem out to that second position, the second hand stops, so I am spared that jazz about the second hand sweep.

As I recall, my research based on the SN dated this watch to precisely 1970.

Query: if the first position does not adjust the date, what in heck does it do? What was that grindy noise?

:(

thx.

If you don't have a quickset movement, then there's probably not really a 'first position', and what you're hearing is in reality the grinding of gears. Rolex's as you well know are built tough enough to handle this kind of abuse on an occassional basis, but if you don't have the quickset, then I'd be sure to pull the stem to the hack position and do my adjusting there.

Please don't grind a pound for me...

[HK33]

Originally Posted by Submadatejust

If I pull the crown out to what I think is the first position:

-- turning counterclockwise does nothing to the date that I can see, but makes a healthy, springy sounds
-- turning clockwise produces a very unhealthy raspy sound.

The only other position I can definitively identify is the one that turns the hands.

(Note: this watch has been appraised by an AD -- the one that used to have the clock in the sidewalk -- and repaired by RUSA, and just got back from Chicago...If it's a fake, it's a fake so devilishly convincing that I want more just like it).

LT SUB

Are you sure these "springy" and "raspy" sounds aren't just the manual winding position.

[akrapovic]

I used to have the same problem with my date just, I found that it was b/c it wasn't properly seated in the first position. Take your time and make sure it's engaged, the click is not as pronounced as the time position.

[Submadatejust]

Originally Posted by HK33

Are you sure these "springy" and "raspy" sounds aren't just the manual winding position.

That would have been my supposition, but if I were sure...well, I would probably also know how to set the date!

Say that it is my manual wind position...then where is that in relation to the date set position?

As for the proper first position, I really can't latch onto any other positions. I wonder if Rolex USA would show me how to do it. They are about five blocks away, tops.

I called them yesterday (off topic) and they told me they no longer service 5513s (my other watch) -- and I didn't even tell them it was a really OLD one. They just plum don't work on 5513s. :( I wonder if they will get snooty about this old watch (which to my eye looks exactly like the current model except for the bracelet).

SMDJ

[mike]

Originally Posted by Submadatejust

Thanks.

Update: When I pull the stem out to that second position, the second hand stops, so I am spared that jazz about the second hand sweep.

As I recall, my research based on the SN dated this watch to precisely 1970.

Query: if the first position does not adjust the date, what in heck does it do? What was that grindy noise?

:(

thx.

That could be a bit early for quick set.

[jac67]

Your watch is not quick-set date. To change the date you will need to advance the time until you get it right.

No short cut, I'm afraid.

That grinding noise IS the manual winding. It is quite normal.

Enjoy your watch.


John.

[Rockrolex]

Since you don't have the quikset date feature, you only have two positions for the winding stem. When you unscrew the crown, the first position it pops out to is the manual winding position. The second, outermost position is the setting position. You just have to keep turning the hands through 24 hour periods to set the date. Make sure you set it knowing where you are in the AM/PM cycle. If you forget, you'll find out if your date suddenly changes at 12 Noon. Then you'll know you are 12 hours out of whack.

[Alex Stylianou]

and remember if you are on am or pm or you might have to go round all over again. trust me its a fu*king pain .