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t e x · 8 May 2010, 01:09 AM

Just did a search for "date change" and came upon the thread about the GMT IIc and it's date function.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=127713

I was up at midnight and was thinking to myself time to view the snap on the date.

At straight up midnight, the date did not change on my LV and I decided to view it for a couple of minutes more...still no change. Well, I was reading an article and I wanted to finish what little remained on the particular article which was less than a minute. I than picked up my watch at about 12:03:30ish and low and behold date had changed.

So it appears at least with the GMT IIc, that there are tolerances built in to occur within +- 5. Is that tolerance recognized by rolex as acceptable and what are the exact thresholds? Chart or info anyone... ? As always...thanks in advance.

Joel

Psmith · 8 May 2010, 01:14 AM

That's normal Joel - the date might change anywhere from a few mins before midnight to a few mins after.

Cheers

t e x · 8 May 2010, 01:18 AM

Thanks Clive, I had seemed to recall that I have read about the date change more than once over the years...Just wanted to be certain.

jameshe · 8 May 2010, 01:19 AM

My SD is a good 9 mins or so out, whereas my new DJ snapped at about 10 after midnight.. very impressive!

Dan Pierce · 8 May 2010, 01:28 AM

Each watch's date change will deviate daily as well. No worries.

dP

mike · 8 May 2010, 01:30 AM

Mine change anywhere from 11:59 to 12:06. Quite normal.

I do have one that changes at noon though.

Johny · 8 May 2010, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

Mine change anywhere from 11:59 to 12:06. Quite normal.

I do have one that changes at noon though.

hi m were those ones given to nightshift workers.

Dan Pierce · 8 May 2010, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Mine change anywhere from 11:59 to 12:06. Quite normal.

I do have one that changes at noon though.

It's broke, Mike!! Send it to me.

dP

TimeOnHand · 8 May 2010, 02:10 AM

On my GMT C it changes at 6 mins after mid night!

t e x · 8 May 2010, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Johny

hi m were those ones given to nightshift workers.

Continued thanks here guys...

karmatp · 8 May 2010, 03:38 AM

I commend you for actually using the search feature.

Seems like the same questions get asked all the time when a simple google search or a search on this forum would provide the answer much faster.

smallcandle · 8 May 2010, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by karmatp

I commend you for actually using the search feature.

Seems like the same questions get asked all the time when a simple google search or a search on this forum would provide the answer much faster.

Well if people actually used the search function how would so many members get 5,000+ posts in 6 months?

karmatp · 8 May 2010, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by smallcandle

Well if people actually used the search function how would so many members get 5,000+ posts in 6 months?

True

The ones that make me chuckle the most are the ones that say "I'm sure someone will be along to answer your question soon".

t e x · 8 May 2010, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by karmatp

True

The ones that make me chuckle the most are the ones that say "I'm sure someone will be along to answer your question soon".

Lol guys... i thought my account is getting up there pretty fast ....but 5,000 post in 6 months

Watch Professor · 8 May 2010, 06:31 AM

My GMT IIC changes at 12:03.

David Woo · 8 May 2010, 06:42 AM

my watches click over right at 12. It's not difficult to reset the hands to straight up 12 after using the crown to click over the date.
DW

t e x · 8 May 2010, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Woo

my watches click over right at 12. It's not difficult to reset the hands to straight up 12 after using the crown to click over the date.
DW

David, what am I missing... does it work to the second to advance to the point of date change, and than roll back the time to exactly 12 straight up for example... than at midnight push in the crown?

rockyn · 8 May 2010, 06:57 AM

My GMT II c changes at 12:01:40 every time.

dama156 · 10 May 2010, 11:00 AM

my gmt c changes at about 12:35, i guess mine is broken.

8 May 2010, 01:09 AM	#1
t e x "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Joel Location: Renton, WA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 2,990	Last night >>>>>>>>> Just did a search for "date change" and came upon the thread about the GMT IIc and it's date function. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=127713 I was up at midnight and was thinking to myself time to view the snap on the date. At straight up midnight, the date did not change on my LV and I decided to view it for a couple of minutes more...still no change. Well, I was reading an article and I wanted to finish what little remained on the particular article which was less than a minute. I than picked up my watch at about 12:03:30ish and low and behold date had changed. So it appears at least with the GMT IIc, that there are tolerances built in to occur within +- 5. Is that tolerance recognized by rolex as acceptable and what are the exact thresholds? Chart or info anyone... ? As always...thanks in advance. Joel __________________ ___/ /_/ /_____ 16610LV; Ball Diver EMT II \:::::::::::::::/ ~~~~~~~~~~

8 May 2010, 01:14 AM	#2
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	That's normal Joel - the date might change anywhere from a few mins before midnight to a few mins after. Cheers __________________

8 May 2010, 01:18 AM	#3
t e x "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Joel Location: Renton, WA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 2,990	Thanks Clive, I had seemed to recall that I have read about the date change more than once over the years...Just wanted to be certain. __________________ ___/ /_/ /_____ 16610LV; Ball Diver EMT II \:::::::::::::::/ ~~~~~~~~~~

8 May 2010, 01:28 AM	#5
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,216	Each watch's date change will deviate daily as well. No worries. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

8 May 2010, 02:10 AM	#9
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	On my GMT C it changes at 6 mins after mid night! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

8 May 2010, 01:19 AM	#4
jameshe "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: AP ROC, SkyDweller Posts: 812	My SD is a good 9 mins or so out, whereas my new DJ snapped at about 10 after midnight.. very impressive!

8 May 2010, 01:30 AM	#6
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Mine change anywhere from 11:59 to 12:06. Quite normal. I do have one that changes at noon though.

8 May 2010, 03:38 AM	#11
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I commend you for actually using the search feature. Seems like the same questions get asked all the time when a simple google search or a search on this forum would provide the answer much faster. __________________ My grails:

8 May 2010, 06:31 AM	#15
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	My GMT IIC changes at 12:03.

8 May 2010, 06:42 AM	#16
David Woo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: southern Calif Posts: 632	my watches click over right at 12. It's not difficult to reset the hands to straight up 12 after using the crown to click over the date. DW

8 May 2010, 06:57 AM	#18
rockyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Robyn Location: nanaimo canada Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 479	My GMT II c changes at 12:01:40 every time.

10 May 2010, 11:00 AM	#19
dama156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: David Location: Long Island, NY Watch: gmt c Posts: 130	my gmt c changes at about 12:35, i guess mine is broken.

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