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erwin · 17 February 2008, 04:10 PM

Hi Fellas,
I have a question about an 80s datejust that was passed on to me. The watch works and runs perfect time. As far as I know, it has been serviced 2 times from RSC. The thing that I just noticed and really never paid attention before is that when I change the date, after loosening the crown and go to the first notch, instead of winding the crown clockwise, I have to wind crown the opposite direction ( counterclockwise ) for the date to change. Is this normal? Should I be concerned about this even though the watch works fine? Thanks in advance for any clarifications I could get!

CPCC · 17 February 2008, 05:09 PM

Not sure, as the only rolex with date that I have is a GMT and it works differently.
Sorry that I cant help

LDLemu4U · 17 February 2008, 05:14 PM

That's how all the quickset Rolexes work! I have a TT Datejust circa 1991 and to set the date, crown wind is counterclockwise. Don't worry about it. Can you post some pics!!!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 17 February 2008, 06:48 PM

Your DJ is just fine, Erwin!

The Cal. 3035 used in the DJ at that time was constructed that way.

BiG JeEzY · 17 February 2008, 06:52 PM

Its nothing to be worried about. I think counterclockwise is supposed to be the correct direction to advance the date. Turning in the clockwise direction has no effect when the crown is pulled out to the first notch.

erwin · 18 February 2008, 05:54 AM

Whew, thanks guys! That was a big relief
Erwin

erwin · 18 February 2008, 06:10 AM

Never post pics before but I will try!

vukotab · 18 February 2008, 08:38 AM

Try soon,and don`t forget Tudor Prince.That `s wonderful watch too and there are not much it`s photos on TRF.
And your DJ works just fine!

17 February 2008, 04:10 PM	#1
erwin - Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Erwin Location: Hollywood, Ca Watch: SD Posts: 1,032	mid 80s datejust question Hi Fellas, I have a question about an 80s datejust that was passed on to me. The watch works and runs perfect time. As far as I know, it has been serviced 2 times from RSC. The thing that I just noticed and really never paid attention before is that when I change the date, after loosening the crown and go to the first notch, instead of winding the crown clockwise, I have to wind crown the opposite direction ( counterclockwise ) for the date to change. Is this normal? Should I be concerned about this even though the watch works fine? Thanks in advance for any clarifications I could get! __________________ Your watch silently speaks about your character! sd/datejust/tudor/a couple of vintage omegas/tissotMB Meisterstuck Bordeaux pen/MB Noblesse Oblige/Starwalker/MB Classique Fountain pen/MB no 149

17 February 2008, 05:09 PM	#2
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	Not sure, as the only rolex with date that I have is a GMT and it works differently. Sorry that I cant help __________________

17 February 2008, 06:48 PM	#4
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Your DJ is just fine, Erwin! The Cal. 3035 used in the DJ at that time was constructed that way. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

17 February 2008, 06:52 PM	#5
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	Its nothing to be worried about. I think counterclockwise is supposed to be the correct direction to advance the date. Turning in the clockwise direction has no effect when the crown is pulled out to the first notch. __________________ -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

18 February 2008, 05:54 AM	#6
erwin - Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Erwin Location: Hollywood, Ca Watch: SD Posts: 1,032	Whew, thanks guys! That was a big relief Erwin __________________ Your watch silently speaks about your character! sd/datejust/tudor/a couple of vintage omegas/tissotMB Meisterstuck Bordeaux pen/MB Noblesse Oblige/Starwalker/MB Classique Fountain pen/MB no 149

17 February 2008, 05:14 PM	#3
LDLemu4U Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Watch: GMT Master IIc Posts: 472	That's how all the quickset Rolexes work! I have a TT Datejust circa 1991 and to set the date, crown wind is counterclockwise. Don't worry about it. Can you post some pics!!!!

18 February 2008, 06:10 AM	#7
erwin - Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Erwin Location: Hollywood, Ca Watch: SD Posts: 1,032	Never post pics before but I will try! __________________ Your watch silently speaks about your character! sd/datejust/tudor/a couple of vintage omegas/tissotMB Meisterstuck Bordeaux pen/MB Noblesse Oblige/Starwalker/MB Classique Fountain pen/MB no 149

18 February 2008, 08:38 AM	#8
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Try soon,and don`t forget Tudor Prince.That `s wonderful watch too and there are not much it`s photos on TRF. And your DJ works just fine!

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