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Broncoma · 20 November 2016, 10:11 AM

The date wheel on my submariner is stuck between dates.
I purchased the watch on 3/13 so it is not under warrantee.
Should I send the watch to RSC and get a complete service and a warantee or someone like Rik Dietel.
Just looking for a direction to go from the fine folks here on TRF.

peterpl · 20 November 2016, 10:54 AM

Try to manually advance the date a few times. Maybe even cycle the entire 1-31 days. See if that fixes the problem. Many ppl have had this issue but it may require a service.

SSD · 20 November 2016, 12:42 PM

Don't force it. If it won't un-stick with regular procedures get it looked at by someone competent. Don't do anything silly or try or cut corners. A well experienced watchsmith, like Vanessa, or RSC NY or Dallas are best for protecting your investment.

Tools · 27 November 2016, 07:25 AM

If it is stuck between days and just sits there then it is likely that the tooth used to flip the date ahead is broken off or the slap-spring to change days is broken.

If it is simply sticking between days but otherwise is working normally, it is possibly a friction issue (either too dry or to oily) and is a cleaning problem.

20 November 2016, 10:11 AM	#1
Broncoma "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Wayne Location: Earth Watch: Yes Posts: 132	Submariner date wheel stuck. Who to service? The date wheel on my submariner is stuck between dates. I purchased the watch on 3/13 so it is not under warrantee. Should I send the watch to RSC and get a complete service and a warantee or someone like Rik Dietel. Just looking for a direction to go from the fine folks here on TRF. __________________ Never look down on someone unless your helping them up.

20 November 2016, 12:42 PM	#3
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	Don't force it. If it won't un-stick with regular procedures get it looked at by someone competent. Don't do anything silly or try or cut corners. A well experienced watchsmith, like Vanessa, or RSC NY or Dallas are best for protecting your investment. __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

27 November 2016, 07:25 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	If it is stuck between days and just sits there then it is likely that the tooth used to flip the date ahead is broken off or the slap-spring to change days is broken. If it is simply sticking between days but otherwise is working normally, it is possibly a friction issue (either too dry or to oily) and is a cleaning problem. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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20 November 2016, 10:54 AM	#2
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Try to manually advance the date a few times. Maybe even cycle the entire 1-31 days. See if that fixes the problem. Many ppl have had this issue but it may require a service.

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