Rolex Explorer II Question

[ned4n6]

I have a 2017 Explorer 2 which keeps excellent time. However, recently the hour hand loses an hour or more while the minute hand maintains perfect time. Anybody experience this?

[SearChart]

Any changes in how the hour hand fast setting feels? Because this sounds like the spring on your gmt wheel is broken.

[ned4n6]

Fast setting of hour hand feels and looks normal. In fact, I fast set it 24 hrs. clockwise looking for anomalies but the hour hand changed crisply each hour. Could I have caused some damage by fast setting it once counter-clockwise?

Appreciate your input.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by ned4n6

Fast setting of hour hand feels and looks normal. In fact, I fast set it 24 hrs. clockwise looking for anomalies but the hour hand changed crisply each hour. Could I have caused some damage by fast setting it once counter-clockwise?

Appreciate your input.

No that won't cause any damage.
It sounds like you'll need a service, if the spring is broken doesn't really matter since it's included in the cost anyway like most parts that are susceptible to wear.

[ned4n6]

After fast setting it forward 24 hrs.2 days ago, the hour hand is advancing normally. If it happens again, it goes in for service.
Thanks for your inputs.

[painexpert]

Keep an eye on it and if it happens again, off to the RSC.

[cuppa_watch]

I quick jump backwards my hour hands on my 3285s all the time. That's totally fine.

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[Redemption144]

https://content.rolex.com/v7/dam/med...orer-ii_en.pdf

Look at page 16 of the manual - doesn’t it say you can set the date CW or CCW? Or did I misunderstand what the tech said?

[rlee58]

Interesting.. seems like a crucial piece of information that should be in the manual. I'm assuming there is no concern moving the hour/minute hands backwards as well?

[ned4n6]

[QUOTE=rlee58;13282058]Interesting.. seems like a crucial piece of information that should be in the manual. I'm assuming there is no concern moving the hour/minute hands backwards as well?[/QUO

Should be no problem moving the hands backwards. Just don't move the date backwards.

[mozchron]

On a GMT the date should be able to be set backwards or forwards - in fact it needs to be for full use of the complication. Something doesn't sound right here.

[ned4n6]

This may have been my problem:

Refrain from altering the date between 9 PM and 3 AM. During these hours, the date mechanism is active, and adjustments can lead to potential harm.

This is for all Rolex watches .

[TikTok]

Originally Posted by ned4n6

This may have been my problem:

Refrain from altering the date between 9 PM and 3 AM. During these hours, the date mechanism is active, and adjustments can lead to potential harm.

This is for all Rolex watches .

I have, on a number of occasions, been told the opposite and that it’s ok to set the date at any time.

[ned4n6]

You've been told wrong ! This warning came off a watch website addressing Rolex watches with Datejust. Regardless, I unknowingly must have done that which damaged a gear and required service. So be forewarned.

[TikTok]

Originally Posted by ned4n6

You've been told wrong !

I can offer advice but it’s up to you to decide whether you take it or not.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by ned4n6

This may have been my problem:

Refrain from altering the date between 9 PM and 3 AM. During these hours, the date mechanism is active, and adjustments can lead to potential harm.

This is for all Rolex watches .

Nonsense.

https://www.rolex.com/media/user-guides