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16 July 2014, 06:21 AM | #1 |
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I need help from watchmakers
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
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16 July 2014, 06:28 AM | #2 |
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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
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16 July 2014, 06:37 AM | #3 |
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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.
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16 July 2014, 06:50 AM | #4 |
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when was the last time you manually set the date ?
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16 July 2014, 06:53 AM | #5 |
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Yesterday was the last time I set the date manually
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16 July 2014, 06:54 AM | #6 |
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Run the hands around the dial a few times manually so the date clicks through a few days...
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16 July 2014, 06:58 AM | #7 |
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I did that and the crown got really hard to turn.
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16 July 2014, 07:01 AM | #8 |
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Any service history on it that you know of?
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16 July 2014, 07:01 AM | #9 |
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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. |
16 July 2014, 07:04 AM | #10 |
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not that I know of. Do you guys recommend any one that has good prices and quick turnaround for servicing?
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16 July 2014, 07:07 AM | #11 |
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Where are you located..?
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16 July 2014, 07:08 AM | #12 | |
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a RSC is always my top choice and recommendation, Where are you located ? I looked at your location but USA is quite big :3 |
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16 July 2014, 07:20 AM | #13 |
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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.
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16 July 2014, 07:25 AM | #14 |
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Northern Va
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16 July 2014, 07:30 AM | #15 |
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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 ]
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16 July 2014, 07:31 AM | #16 |
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Can you give me her contact info please
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16 July 2014, 07:35 AM | #17 |
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I need help from watchmakers
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16 July 2014, 07:36 AM | #18 |
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17 July 2014, 01:06 AM | #19 |
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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.
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