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jx299 · 28 August 2007, 03:18 PM

Hi all,

My new GMT Master II only 1 month old is very accurate. However, I found the calendar jumps at about 10 seconds before the second hand strikes 12 before midnight.

I know the calendar is one of the most proud features of Rolex. Should I take it back to the AD and have it check out???

Thanks for any suggestions!!

rolex5 · 28 August 2007, 03:22 PM

I don't have my glasses w/ me.

Is it 10 seconds or 10,000 seconds? Pls help.

pegase747 · 28 August 2007, 03:23 PM

Your watch is more than perfectly fine.

The tolerance for the date change is more or less +- 3min to midnight.
Mine jumps at 00h00mn47seconds.

Your watch is actually very good.

relax and enjoy your GMT

regards / Pierre

leopardprey · 28 August 2007, 04:16 PM

With in 10 seconds is actually outstanding!!!! Many Rolex watches are within 1-3 minutes! Your watch is fine!

frostie · 28 August 2007, 04:39 PM

I got to agree with chad your watch is in perfect condition

BiG JeEzY · 28 August 2007, 06:16 PM

I would rather be more concerned if your watch was 10 seconds too slow or too fast rather than if it was 10 seconds off from midnight when the date changed.

Your watch is in perfect condition. It is nothing I would worry about. I would just continue to enjoy it and love it.

Stef_Call · 28 August 2007, 06:45 PM

My GMT II changes date +3 minutes.

padi56 · 28 August 2007, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jx299

Hi all,

My new GMT Master II only 1 month old is very accurate. However, I found the calendar jumps at about 10 seconds before the second hand strikes 12 before midnight.

I know the calendar is one of the most proud features of Rolex. Should I take it back to the AD and have it check out???

Thanks for any suggestions!!

Your watch is mechanical and afraid mechanical things are not
so accurate to the split second as anything thats electrical.

Dan Pierce · 28 August 2007, 09:04 PM

10 seconds? I'd be proud of that.
dP

jx299 · 28 August 2007, 09:22 PM

Hi guys,

Thanks for the info!!!

And please excuse my ignorance and paranoia!

frostie · 28 August 2007, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jx299

Hi guys,

Thanks for the info!!!

And please excuse my ignorance and paranoia!

SPACE-DWELLER · 28 August 2007, 09:28 PM

No, for goodness' sake! DON'T have it serviced for that! In fact, your date jumps PERFECTLY, so don't be unhappy about that.

SPACE-DWELLER · 28 August 2007, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stef_Call

My GMT II changes date +3 minutes.

My Sub Date has done that lately, too. But it also depends on what you are doing at the time the date is about to change.

If you just SIT there, all WIS-like and autistic

, the date would tend to change later than if you move your wrist.

Destroy · 28 August 2007, 09:35 PM

Your date CHANGES?????

frostie · 28 August 2007, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Destroy

Your date CHANGES?????

SPACE-DWELLER · 28 August 2007, 09:38 PM

BTW:

Just discovered a new example of one of those "hidden sign" smileys of TRF:

Earlier, I discovered THIS one, the "Laughing Devil Smiley". See? It has horns!:

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)

And the new one is the "Smiley gets its left ear cleaned with Q-tip cotton swap":

,

sheldonsmith · 28 August 2007, 10:27 PM

Its an easy fix the next time your watch is in for service. Half-degree off when placing the minute hand will do this...

Of the Rolexes I owned, I think only two date-changed right at midnight.

-Sheldon

frostie · 28 August 2007, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

BTW:

Just discovered a new example of one of those "hidden sign" smileys of TRF:

Earlier, I discovered THIS one, the "Laughing Devil Smiley". See? It has horns!:

(

)

And the new one is the "Smiley gets its left ear cleaned with Q-tip cotton swap":

,

Tools · 28 August 2007, 11:30 PM

Your date changes 10 seconde "before" midnight.....

For goodness sake, don't let anybody know..

Chris B · 29 August 2007, 12:04 AM

Your watch is fine enjoy it, congratulation on a great choice.

what are doing up that late anyway, who do you think you are, Rod Stewart?

jx299 · 29 August 2007, 12:13 AM

Yes, I am Rod Freaking Stewart riding the Downtown train.

Flyjet601 · 29 August 2007, 12:22 AM

With a watch that accurate.....it just doubled in price. Keep it!

Mine are a couple of minutes either side

Destroy · 29 August 2007, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

My dry humour, was a

mike · 29 August 2007, 09:09 AM

Wanna sell it??

Seriously, nothing to even think about!

Mine change anywhere from 11:59 to 12:06.

Henri Laurie · 2 September 2007, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jx299

Hi all,

My new GMT Master II only 1 month old is very accurate. However, I found the calendar jumps at about 10 seconds before the second hand strikes 12 before midnight.

I know the calendar is one of the most proud features of Rolex. Should I take it back to the AD and have it check out???

Thanks for any suggestions!!

This is super accurate, nothing to worry about

Givmeabrek · 3 September 2007, 12:52 PM

10 seconds!! Wow. My new Explorer II is 3 minutes after midnight and I thought that was pretty good. Wanna sell?

santaclaus2100 · 3 September 2007, 02:33 PM

My TT GMT II is about 3 mins 40s after 12:00.

Man, your 10s after midnight is about as good as it can get.

leopardprey · 3 September 2007, 02:55 PM

Well it is better than my Sub 14060M I used to have! After a few too many beers, sat around one night waiting for the date to change over, took freakin forever and got tired of waiting, so fell asleep!

JJ Irani · 3 September 2007, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jx299

Hi all,

My new GMT Master II only 1 month old is very accurate. However, I found the calendar jumps at about 10 seconds before the second hand strikes 12 before midnight.

I know the calendar is one of the most proud features of Rolex. Should I take it back to the AD and have it check out???

Thanks for any suggestions!!

Don't touch it. My Blue Sub changes before midnight, but all my other Rollies changed after!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 4 September 2007, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Don't touch it. My Blue Sub changes before midnight, but all my other Rollies changed after!!

Interesting use of tense, JJ. "Changed"??

So does that me you have flipped your Explorer II?

28 August 2007, 03:18 PM	#1
jx299 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Watch: Sub & GMT Posts: 327	GMT II Calendar issue Hi all, My new GMT Master II only 1 month old is very accurate. However, I found the calendar jumps at about 10 seconds before the second hand strikes 12 before midnight. I know the calendar is one of the most proud features of Rolex. Should I take it back to the AD and have it check out??? Thanks for any suggestions!!

28 August 2007, 06:16 PM	#6
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	I would rather be more concerned if your watch was 10 seconds too slow or too fast rather than if it was 10 seconds off from midnight when the date changed. Your watch is in perfect condition. It is nothing I would worry about. I would just continue to enjoy it and love it. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

28 August 2007, 09:04 PM	#9
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,166	10 seconds? I'd be proud of that. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

28 August 2007, 09:28 PM	#12
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	No, for goodness' sake! DON'T have it serviced for that! In fact, your date jumps PERFECTLY, so don't be unhappy about that. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

28 August 2007, 09:38 PM	#16
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	BTW: Just discovered a new example of one of those "hidden sign" smileys of TRF: Earlier, I discovered THIS one, the "Laughing Devil Smiley". See? It has horns!: () And the new one is the "Smiley gets its left ear cleaned with Q-tip cotton swap": , __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

28 August 2007, 03:22 PM	#2
rolex5 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Watch: TT RG Jubi TOG Posts: 163	I don't have my glasses w/ me. Is it 10 seconds or 10,000 seconds? Pls help.

28 August 2007, 03:23 PM	#3
pegase747 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: France/HKG/Japan Posts: 194	Your watch is more than perfectly fine. The tolerance for the date change is more or less +- 3min to midnight. Mine jumps at 00h00mn47seconds. Your watch is actually very good. relax and enjoy your GMT regards / Pierre

28 August 2007, 04:16 PM	#4
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	With in 10 seconds is actually outstanding!!!! Many Rolex watches are within 1-3 minutes! Your watch is fine!

28 August 2007, 04:39 PM	#5
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	I got to agree with chad your watch is in perfect condition

28 August 2007, 06:45 PM	#7
Stef_Call Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Stefan Location: Dublin, Ireland Watch: SS Daytona,GMT IIc Posts: 470	My GMT II changes date +3 minutes.

28 August 2007, 09:22 PM	#10
jx299 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Watch: Sub & GMT Posts: 327	Hi guys, Thanks for the info!!! And please excuse my ignorance and paranoia!

28 August 2007, 09:35 PM	#14
Destroy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: AJ Location: Australia Posts: 732	Your date CHANGES?????

28 August 2007, 10:27 PM	#17
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	The issue is whether the minute hand lines-up Its an easy fix the next time your watch is in for service. Half-degree off when placing the minute hand will do this... Of the Rolexes I owned, I think only two date-changed right at midnight. -Sheldon __________________

28 August 2007, 11:30 PM	#19
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	Your date changes 10 seconde "before" midnight..... For goodness sake, don't let anybody know..

29 August 2007, 12:04 AM	#20
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Your watch is fine enjoy it, congratulation on a great choice. what are doing up that late anyway, who do you think you are, Rod Stewart?

29 August 2007, 12:13 AM	#21
jx299 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Watch: Sub & GMT Posts: 327	Yes, I am Rod Freaking Stewart riding the Downtown train.

29 August 2007, 12:22 AM	#22
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	With a watch that accurate.....it just doubled in price. Keep it! Mine are a couple of minutes either side __________________ I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure

29 August 2007, 09:09 AM	#24
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Wanna sell it?? Seriously, nothing to even think about! Mine change anywhere from 11:59 to 12:06.

3 September 2007, 12:52 PM	#26
Givmeabrek Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Rich Location: NY Watch: GMT2C, SS Daytona Posts: 138	10 seconds!! Wow. My new Explorer II is 3 minutes after midnight and I thought that was pretty good. Wanna sell?

3 September 2007, 02:33 PM	#27
santaclaus2100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Han Location: Singapore Watch: TT GMT Master II Posts: 130	My TT GMT II is about 3 mins 40s after 12:00. Man, your 10s after midnight is about as good as it can get.

3 September 2007, 02:55 PM	#28
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Well it is better than my Sub 14060M I used to have! After a few too many beers, sat around one night waiting for the date to change over, took freakin forever and got tired of waiting, so fell asleep!

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