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dotcomakazee · 9 August 2009, 04:50 AM

Hey kids,

Just got a brand new GMT 2C right out of the box. I've been wearing it for 48 hours. I just noticed last night that at midnight, the date attempts to change and sticks half way. Then, when it gets to 2AM, its completes the change. So I manually twirled the hands around and around and the first couple of times it stuck and then it started changing like it should fully right at midnight. Should I take it in for service or is this common.

SLS · 9 August 2009, 04:58 AM

I am not sure of the exact terminology and explanation of what its happening (Larry will know), but that should it shoud be brought in and can be easily adjusted.
On a side note, Congrats on the GMT IIC!
Scott

lwrm23 · 9 August 2009, 06:13 AM

I had my AD send my GMTIIC off under warranty for service because of the same thing.. I should have it back later this month... Hopefully RSC Dallas fixes it right

acce1999 · 9 August 2009, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dotcomakazee

Hey kids,

Just got a brand new GMT 2C right out of the box. I've been wearing it for 48 hours. I just noticed last night that at midnight, the date attempts to change and sticks half way. Then, when it gets to 2AM, its completes the change. So I manually twirled the hands around and around and the first couple of times it stuck and then it started changing like it should fully right at midnight. Should I take it in for service or is this common.

I do not remember who, but someone here gave a reasonable explanation of this happening on brand new watches, and to just give it some time to allow for wheels or oils or something else to settle in.

It is not unheard of, but give it a couple of days before sending it away.

And: Given the behaviour you described it sounds like I remember it.

Good luck!

Best,

A

lwrm23 · 9 August 2009, 07:33 AM

I waited 5 months for the date to function right, and it never did.. So it may be more of an adjustment issue.. Just my two cents

cocopeep · 9 August 2009, 07:54 AM

Mine still moves to the next number at midnight, didn't have the problem of getting stuck.

MortgageGuy · 9 August 2009, 08:51 AM

I also had this problem, took back to my local AD and they (master rolex jeweler) had it 3 days and fixed it just perfectly. Date flips immediately as it should now. I believe it was too much oil on something making it stick rather than not enough if I remember correctly...

Congrats on the new watch, and good luck

Tools · 9 August 2009, 08:57 AM

It is extremely common........... Here is my theory...

There are way too many who send their watch in for unnecessary service over this..

It is likely that the oil used when assembled has settled under the date wheel....when it flicks over, it drags on the oil...

The fix is to take the watch apart, wipe the oil off the back of the date wheel, reassemble it, and send it back to you

However, the oil is not doing any damage and will likely re-disperse itself after a bit of time.....

mfer · 9 August 2009, 01:09 PM

It has happened to me once. I reset the watch and it hasn't done it since. Larry is spot on.

MortgageGuy · 9 August 2009, 01:27 PM

Exactly what Larry mentioned above is what my AD said to me was happening. Easy fix (for them anyway). I am just amazed at the wealth of knowledge in this forum every time I log in, you guys are amazing assets!

9 August 2009, 04:50 AM	#1
dotcomakazee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ty Location: Irving, TX Watch: Exp II 42mm Posts: 919	Slight GMT 2c malfuntion...(date wheel) Hey kids, Just got a brand new GMT 2C right out of the box. I've been wearing it for 48 hours. I just noticed last night that at midnight, the date attempts to change and sticks half way. Then, when it gets to 2AM, its completes the change. So I manually twirled the hands around and around and the first couple of times it stuck and then it started changing like it should fully right at midnight. Should I take it in for service or is this common. __________________ Rolex Explorer II 42mm • Panerai 389 47mm

9 August 2009, 04:58 AM	#2
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	I am not sure of the exact terminology and explanation of what its happening (Larry will know), but that should it shoud be brought in and can be easily adjusted. On a side note, Congrats on the GMT IIC! Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

9 August 2009, 08:51 AM	#7
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I also had this problem, took back to my local AD and they (master rolex jeweler) had it 3 days and fixed it just perfectly. Date flips immediately as it should now. I believe it was too much oil on something making it stick rather than not enough if I remember correctly... Congrats on the new watch, and good luck __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

9 August 2009, 08:57 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	It is extremely common........... Here is my theory... There are way too many who send their watch in for unnecessary service over this.. It is likely that the oil used when assembled has settled under the date wheel....when it flicks over, it drags on the oil... The fix is to take the watch apart, wipe the oil off the back of the date wheel, reassemble it, and send it back to you However, the oil is not doing any damage and will likely re-disperse itself after a bit of time..... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

9 August 2009, 01:09 PM	#9
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	It has happened to me once. I reset the watch and it hasn't done it since. Larry is spot on. __________________ member#3242

9 August 2009, 06:13 AM	#3
lwrm23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Craig Location: Florida Watch: SubC Posts: 140	I had my AD send my GMTIIC off under warranty for service because of the same thing.. I should have it back later this month... Hopefully RSC Dallas fixes it right

9 August 2009, 07:33 AM	#5
lwrm23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Craig Location: Florida Watch: SubC Posts: 140	I waited 5 months for the date to function right, and it never did.. So it may be more of an adjustment issue.. Just my two cents

9 August 2009, 07:54 AM	#6
cocopeep "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA Watch: DJ 116234 Posts: 510	Mine still moves to the next number at midnight, didn't have the problem of getting stuck.

9 August 2009, 01:27 PM	#10
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Exactly what Larry mentioned above is what my AD said to me was happening. Easy fix (for them anyway). I am just amazed at the wealth of knowledge in this forum every time I log in, you guys are amazing assets! __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

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