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Rolex1603 · 16 July 2014, 06:21 AM

I just bought a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust and it's keeping time good but for some reason the date does not stay center at all as shown on the pic. It seems that it tries to start changing to tomorrow's date from 6pm. Is this normal? My 1603 changes dates exactly at midnight. Please help

ExplorerChris · 16 July 2014, 06:28 AM

Looks like it could use a service.
My Exp II date wheel flips over a couple of minutes before midnight and according to Rolex Canada it's acceptable for a date wheel to flip a couple of minutes before and or after midnight. Never seen it start that far off of midnight though.

It's a really sharp looking watch

landroverking · 16 July 2014, 06:37 AM

the first day I wore my current DJ it did the same thing, I thought it was because I didn't wind it first. Only did it once.

Kyu · 16 July 2014, 06:50 AM

when was the last time you manually set the date ?

Rolex1603 · 16 July 2014, 06:53 AM

Yesterday was the last time I set the date manually

rmfnla · 16 July 2014, 06:54 AM

Run the hands around the dial a few times manually so the date clicks through a few days...

Rolex1603 · 16 July 2014, 06:58 AM

I did that and the crown got really hard to turn.

ExplorerChris · 16 July 2014, 07:01 AM

Any service history on it that you know of?

Kyu · 16 July 2014, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex1603

I did that and the crown got really hard to turn.

uh oh,

Don't force it

When was the last time the watch was serviced ?
May need some love grease

sounds like it's spinning on fumes

sorry I just realized you said you just got this,
So yeah, you're going to need to know the history of it being serviced and by Whom.

Rolex1603 · 16 July 2014, 07:04 AM

not that I know of. Do you guys recommend any one that has good prices and quick turnaround for servicing?

rmfnla · 16 July 2014, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyu

Don't force it

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Originally Posted by Rolex1603

not that I know of. Do you guys recommend any one that has good prices and quick turnaround for servicing?

Where are you located..?

Kyu · 16 July 2014, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex1603

not that I know of. Do you guys recommend any one that has good prices and quick turnaround for servicing?

well if we take out price (which i still consider to be fair)
a RSC is always my top choice and recommendation,

Where are you located ?
I looked at your location but USA is quite big :3

REDiesel · 16 July 2014, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex1603

not that I know of. Do you guys recommend any one that has good prices and quick turnaround for servicing?

You need to re-think what your looking for in service. Cheap and fast isn't the best. I go for experienced, professional, trusted and Rik at Time Care Inc takes care of mine.

Rolex1603 · 16 July 2014, 07:25 AM

Northern Va

rmfnla · 16 July 2014, 07:30 AM

I prefer going local but I don't know of anyone in your area.

RSC will do a good job but they take a long time, are not cheap, and have to abide by the company's draconian rules.

As mentioned, Rik is a good choice, as is Vanessa; both are TRF members and frequently share their incredible knowledge and experience with us.

I suggest you try one of them...

[Edit: Vanessa - http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...hlight=vanessa ]

Rolex1603 · 16 July 2014, 07:31 AM

Can you give me her contact info please

Kobayashi · 16 July 2014, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex1603

Can you give me her contact info please

949-650-7777

http://www.jewelersontime.com/contact-us.html

They have 4 watchmakers on site.

rmfnla · 16 July 2014, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex1603

Can you give me her contact info please

http://www.jewelersontime.com/

ksh977 · 17 July 2014, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex1603

not that I know of. Do you guys recommend any one that has good prices and quick turnaround for servicing?

Liljenquist & Beckstead and their sister store Lenkersdorfer (Tyson's Corner and Fair Oaks Mall) claim to be an authorized Rolex service center. I don't have personal experience with their service but it may be worth a try.

16 July 2014, 06:28 AM	#2
ExplorerChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Explorer II 16550 Posts: 1,401	Looks like it could use a service. My Exp II date wheel flips over a couple of minutes before midnight and according to Rolex Canada it's acceptable for a date wheel to flip a couple of minutes before and or after midnight. Never seen it start that far off of midnight though. It's a really sharp looking watch __________________ There's a crown for every achievement A Watch Is Just A Watch A Rolex Is A Timepiece

16 July 2014, 06:54 AM	#6
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Run the hands around the dial a few times manually so the date clicks through a few days... __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

16 July 2014, 07:01 AM	#8
ExplorerChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Explorer II 16550 Posts: 1,401	Any service history on it that you know of? __________________ There's a crown for every achievement A Watch Is Just A Watch A Rolex Is A Timepiece

16 July 2014, 07:30 AM	#15
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	I prefer going local but I don't know of anyone in your area. RSC will do a good job but they take a long time, are not cheap, and have to abide by the company's draconian rules. As mentioned, Rik is a good choice, as is Vanessa; both are TRF members and frequently share their incredible knowledge and experience with us. I suggest you try one of them... [Edit: Vanessa - http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...hlight=vanessa ] __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

16 July 2014, 06:37 AM	#3
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	the first day I wore my current DJ it did the same thing, I thought it was because I didn't wind it first. Only did it once.

16 July 2014, 06:50 AM	#4
Kyu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: yes.. it's Kyu Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116759SANR Posts: 1,499	when was the last time you manually set the date ?

16 July 2014, 06:53 AM	#5
Rolex1603 Banned Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Northern VA Posts: 75	Yesterday was the last time I set the date manually

16 July 2014, 06:58 AM	#7
Rolex1603 Banned Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Northern VA Posts: 75	I did that and the crown got really hard to turn.

16 July 2014, 07:04 AM	#10
Rolex1603 Banned Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Northern VA Posts: 75	not that I know of. Do you guys recommend any one that has good prices and quick turnaround for servicing?

16 July 2014, 07:25 AM	#14
Rolex1603 Banned Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Northern VA Posts: 75	Northern Va

16 July 2014, 07:31 AM	#16
Rolex1603 Banned Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Northern VA Posts: 75	Can you give me her contact info please

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