Ask: Can't set the date when both hands are up, is it normal?

[halim]

Hi, I can't seem to move the date wheel when both the hour and minute hands are pointing upwards, for example 12. I had to move the hour and minute hands to point down at about 4 to 8 first before I can adjust the date wheel. Is it normal? I can adjust the date anytime with my rolex with the hour and minute hand anywhere.

Any advice is very much appreciated. Thanks!

[halim]

Forgot to mention that the watch is an H series Panda which I bought BNIB

[diver2012]

It is 'best practice' to change the date after 4am and before 8pm - this way it ensures the date change mechanism is not engaged.

This could have something to do with it and I would avoid changing the date between 8pm and 4am.

[kilyung]

The manual states not to operate the date wheel while it's in operation between 6pm to 1am.

[Soly20]

Originally Posted by kilyung

The manual states not to operate the date wheel while it's in operation between 6pm to 1am.

Which manual do you mean? For this specific Panda or all AP? I never read the manual and I just change the date whenever, no probs. Do I need to be careful about this with the FC44?