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SepWind · 1 April 2021, 12:24 AM

Hello everyone! I would like to get your opinions.

This is my first mechanical watch. I am very confused by the calendar dial that turns like this.

Starting at 16:30 each day, the calendar dial slowly turns anti-clockwise, reaching its extreme position at around 18:20. At this point, the topmost part of the numerals in the calendar dial is obscured by the calendar window. The dial jumps back to its correct position at around 18:23.

Is this normal?

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Benzsiam · 1 April 2021, 02:48 AM

I am not quite sure I understand your question. If you are talking about the date window, the date window should change to the next date at midnight just like every other brands.

You should set the date and time according to the manual. If it doesn't work, take your watch to AD and let them set it for you. If something goes wrong, let AD send it to APSC.

rolex16 · 1 April 2021, 10:53 AM

My new 15500 purchased from the boutique does the same thing. I am fortunate to live near APSC and took it in a couple of weeks ago, showed pictures, we advanced hands and date and consulted with their main watchmaker and they told me it is nothing to worry about. They said they’d have to service if I wanted it fixed, but it was optional. Since it was new and I did not want to part with for several weeks and it is not doing any damage, I just left it as is. They did say to bring it back if it got worse.

enjoythemusic · 1 April 2021, 03:07 PM

i'd get it serviced.... eventually of course. Perhaps wait until the warranty is near expiring to get it fixed so you get a 'free' service from AP due to their manufacturing defect.

SepWind · 1 April 2021, 07:19 PM

Thank you all for your advice and sharing the same encounter.

I've contacted AP Boutique and I'll give an update on AP's advice after our meeting on Saturday.

Take care you all!

SepWind · 5 May 2021, 07:58 PM

Returned the watch to AP boutique for service on April 3.

Collected the watch today, May 5.

Service description: "Complete maintenance service”.

Perfect now.

VogelPhoenix · 6 May 2021, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SepWind

Returned the watch to AP boutique for service on April 3.

Collected the watch today, May 5.

Service description: "Complete maintenance service”.

Perfect now.

1 April 2021, 12:24 AM	#1
SepWind "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Singapore Posts: 6	15500’s calendar dial Hello everyone! I would like to get your opinions. This is my first mechanical watch. I am very confused by the calendar dial that turns like this. Starting at 16:30 each day, the calendar dial slowly turns anti-clockwise, reaching its extreme position at around 18:20. At this point, the topmost part of the numerals in the calendar dial is obscured by the calendar window. The dial jumps back to its correct position at around 18:23. Is this normal? Last edited by SepWind; 1 April 2021 at 01:02 AM.. Reason: change a better photo

1 April 2021, 02:48 AM	#2
Benzsiam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,009	I am not quite sure I understand your question. If you are talking about the date window, the date window should change to the next date at midnight just like every other brands. You should set the date and time according to the manual. If it doesn't work, take your watch to AD and let them set it for you. If something goes wrong, let AD send it to APSC. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

1 April 2021, 03:07 PM	#4
enjoythemusic 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,649	i'd get it serviced.... eventually of course. Perhaps wait until the warranty is near expiring to get it fixed so you get a 'free' service from AP due to their manufacturing defect. __________________ __________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

1 April 2021, 10:53 AM	#3
rolex16 Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Nick Location: FL Posts: 767	My new 15500 purchased from the boutique does the same thing. I am fortunate to live near APSC and took it in a couple of weeks ago, showed pictures, we advanced hands and date and consulted with their main watchmaker and they told me it is nothing to worry about. They said they’d have to service if I wanted it fixed, but it was optional. Since it was new and I did not want to part with for several weeks and it is not doing any damage, I just left it as is. They did say to bring it back if it got worse.

1 April 2021, 07:19 PM	#5
SepWind "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Singapore Posts: 6	Thank you all for your advice and sharing the same encounter. I've contacted AP Boutique and I'll give an update on AP's advice after our meeting on Saturday. Take care you all!

5 May 2021, 07:58 PM	#6
SepWind "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Singapore Posts: 6	Returned the watch to AP boutique for service on April 3. Collected the watch today, May 5. Service description: "Complete maintenance service”. Perfect now.

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