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theGmck · 25 February 2012, 08:21 AM

I dropped my Daytona and when I start the stopwatch and stop it and try to press the reset button on the bottom right it won't go back to the 12 I have to push down on it really hard and it gradually goes back. It is an old Zenith model from the late 80 it's keeping perfect time though. Any suggestions?

LOL · 25 February 2012, 08:32 AM

Don't sweat it. No one uses those features anyway. It still looks great, right?

theGmck · 25 February 2012, 08:36 AM

Well yeah and otherwise keeping perfect time.

gwalker · 25 February 2012, 09:19 AM

Sounds like its time to take it to the Doctor.

kilyung · 25 February 2012, 10:20 AM

Send it in for service if it bothers you.

general · 25 February 2012, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

send it in for service if it bothers you.

+1

snaggle · 25 February 2012, 10:22 AM

Just like everyone else said, no big deal. All that happened is its just harder to push, it still works so no problems. If its really a bother then get it fixed, or wait till next service to get everything done altogether!

Tools · 25 February 2012, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theGmck

I dropped my daytona and now I have to press really hard on the bottom right reset button to get the minute hand back to the 12. Any suggestions?Thanks

Those pushers are replaceable, although Rolex would probably want to do a service on it..

dddrees · 25 February 2012, 10:23 AM

Sounds like it still works, so I would be inclined to wait until the watch was due for service to have it addressed.

SLS · 25 February 2012, 10:26 AM

Daytona's cost quite a bit more to service than a standard movement, so unless it really bothers you, I'd wait.
Scott

general · 25 February 2012, 10:35 AM

I would either wait for it to need a major service or have a competent watchmaker fix it using original parts.

nim · 25 February 2012, 12:50 PM

Get it replaced bro

nauticajoe · 25 February 2012, 12:52 PM

If it really bothers you, it may be time to hit the spa.

GradyPhilpott · 25 February 2012, 02:02 PM

I'm inclined to go with having it fixed.

A chronograph to me is a tool with many uses and if it's not working properly, you've got awfully expensive malfunctioning instrument on your wrist.

I can put up with a lot, but this is something that I'd have to address.

xf384c · 25 February 2012, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I'm inclined to go with having it fixed.

A chronograph to me is a tool with many uses and if it's not working properly, you've got awfully expensive malfunctioning instrument on your wrist.

I can put up with a lot, but this is something that I'd have to address.

I would have to agree. Fix it.

perpetualman88 · 25 February 2012, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I'm inclined to go with having it fixed.

A chronograph to me is a tool with many uses and if it's not working properly, you've got awfully expensive malfunctioning instrument on your wrist.

I can put up with a lot, but this is something that I'd have to address.

x3

dpkong · 28 February 2012, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theGmck

I dropped my Daytona and when I start the stopwatch and stop it and try to press the reset button on the bottom right it won't go back to the 12 I have to push down on it really hard and it gradually goes back. It is an old Zenith model from the late 80 it's keeping perfect time though. Any suggestions?

when was it last serviced?

how bad was the drop?

it should not require a lot of effort to push the reset button. i'd suggest you take it to a good watchmaker or RSC to have it checked. you definitely don't want it to become a bigger problem if something has come slightly loose or dislodged from the drop.

azguy · 28 February 2012, 02:41 AM

Should have it pressure tested at a minimum... just in case it gets wet

rad87gn · 28 February 2012, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azguy

Should have it pressure tested at a minimum... just in case it gets wet

+1

Andad · 28 February 2012, 03:41 PM

My son smacked the bottom pusher on his speedy on a doorframe. You could see through the sapphire back that a small rivet had sheared off where the button connected to the actuating arm and there was also a tiny actuating pin missing.
I'd have it looked at in case there are any small pieces floating around inside just waiting to cause some more damage.

iliicho · 20 June 2021, 03:41 PM

The same button fell of on this 1 month old golden daytona

alex.cicollo · 20 June 2021, 06:58 PM

You don’t know what else may have been compromised. I think this is enough of a reason to take it to the RSC. At least for me it would be.

rootbeer7 · 20 June 2021, 07:02 PM

Absolutely get in for a check up! If it was enough to damage the button mechanism, it may have damaged other internal parts.

Oxfordian · 20 June 2021, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iliicho

The same button fell of on this 1 month old golden daytona

You're responding to a 9 year old thread??????

MrMercedes · 20 June 2021, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwalker

Sounds like its time to take it to the Doctor.

25 February 2012, 08:21 AM	#1
theGmck "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ireland Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 6	Rolex daytona restart button broken I dropped my Daytona and when I start the stopwatch and stop it and try to press the reset button on the bottom right it won't go back to the 12 I have to push down on it really hard and it gradually goes back. It is an old Zenith model from the late 80 it's keeping perfect time though. Any suggestions?

25 February 2012, 10:23 AM	#9
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Sounds like it still works, so I would be inclined to wait until the watch was due for service to have it addressed. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

25 February 2012, 10:26 AM	#10
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Daytona's cost quite a bit more to service than a standard movement, so unless it really bothers you, I'd wait. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

25 February 2012, 02:02 PM	#14
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	I'm inclined to go with having it fixed. A chronograph to me is a tool with many uses and if it's not working properly, you've got awfully expensive malfunctioning instrument on your wrist. I can put up with a lot, but this is something that I'd have to address. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

28 February 2012, 03:41 PM	#20
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,527	My son smacked the bottom pusher on his speedy on a doorframe. You could see through the sapphire back that a small rivet had sheared off where the button connected to the actuating arm and there was also a tiny actuating pin missing. I'd have it looked at in case there are any small pieces floating around inside just waiting to cause some more damage. __________________ E

25 February 2012, 08:32 AM	#2
LOL Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Pat Location: NY, NY Watch: Rolex Posts: 38	Don't sweat it. No one uses those features anyway. It still looks great, right?

25 February 2012, 08:36 AM	#3
theGmck "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ireland Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 6	Well yeah and otherwise keeping perfect time.

25 February 2012, 09:19 AM	#4
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Sounds like its time to take it to the Doctor.

25 February 2012, 10:20 AM	#5
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Send it in for service if it bothers you.

25 February 2012, 10:22 AM	#7
snaggle Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Paul Location: Florida Watch: SubC, DJII, Omegas Posts: 768	Just like everyone else said, no big deal. All that happened is its just harder to push, it still works so no problems. If its really a bother then get it fixed, or wait till next service to get everything done altogether!

25 February 2012, 10:35 AM	#11
general "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 723	I would either wait for it to need a major service or have a competent watchmaker fix it using original parts.

25 February 2012, 12:50 PM	#12
nim Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: singapore Watch: cosmograph daytona Posts: 388	Get it replaced bro

25 February 2012, 12:52 PM	#13
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	If it really bothers you, it may be time to hit the spa.

28 February 2012, 02:41 AM	#18
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Should have it pressure tested at a minimum... just in case it gets wet

20 June 2021, 03:41 PM	#21
iliicho "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Maastricht Posts: 1	Same here The same button fell of on this 1 month old golden daytona

20 June 2021, 06:58 PM	#22
alex.cicollo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Alex Location: Europe Watch: A few Posts: 2,236	You don’t know what else may have been compromised. I think this is enough of a reason to take it to the RSC. At least for me it would be.

20 June 2021, 07:02 PM	#23
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	Absolutely get in for a check up! If it was enough to damage the button mechanism, it may have damaged other internal parts. __________________ @imrootbeer7

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