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Tools · 4 November 2007, 02:09 AM

Tonight's the time to turn those watches back an hour....

All that time you've spent regulating it, timing it, and adjusting for minute atmospheric conditions is just thrown out the window...

Mike....You need to start now..

I've got a dozen old wall and mantle clocks, a bunch of watches, night stand clocks.....and those ovens and stoves....oh, the intercom clock... and the cars........................

WHY, WHY, WHY do they do this to us.... ?????

Jedi · 4 November 2007, 02:23 AM

um, to maximise enjoyment of daylight during those bleak winter months...

maybe you should move to the tropics dude... no time changes year 'round!!

Chris B · 4 November 2007, 03:13 AM

We did that last week here in the UK, it gets late early now

Jocke · 4 November 2007, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Tonight's the time to turn those watches back an hour....

All that time you've spent regulating it, timing it, and adjusting for minute atmospheric conditions is just thrown out the window...

Mike....You need to start now..

I've got a dozen old wall and mantle clocks, a bunch of watches, night stand clocks.....and those ovens and stoves....oh, the intercom clock... and the cars........................

WHY, WHY, WHY do they do this to us.... ?????

So you are a little slow over there?

We do that last weekend in this black hole.

Jocke

Ronnie Rolex · 4 November 2007, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Tonight's the time to turn those watches back an hour....

All that time you've spent regulating it, timing it, and adjusting for minute atmospheric conditions is just thrown out the window...

Mike....You need to start now..

I've got a dozen old wall and mantle clocks, a bunch of watches, night stand clocks.....and those ovens and stoves....oh, the intercom clock... and the cars........................

WHY, WHY, WHY do they do this to us.... ?????

The beauty of the GMT, just change the hour hand and the second hand keeps on sweeping!!!

Tools · 4 November 2007, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris B

We did that last week here in the UK, it gets late early now

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

So you are a little slow over there?

We do that last weekend in this black hole.

Jocke

We (USA) used to turn back earlier too. This is the first year for the "new" time change..

Perhaps it was decided that the little trick-or-treaters needed that little bit of extra darkness...

SPACE-DWELLER · 4 November 2007, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris B

We did that last week here in the UK, it gets late early now

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

So you are a little slow over there?

We do that last weekend in this black hole.

Jocke

Yes, depressing this darkness, isn't it??

Jocke · 4 November 2007, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Yes, depressing this darkness, isn't it??

I guess that was the reason you go for the white dial.

Jocke

Antonio · 4 November 2007, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Yes, depressing this darkness, isn't it??

An stretched black hole?

I did 2 weeks ago, when getting my datejust back from the RSC, so in the timechange, everything was fine :D

Prince · 4 November 2007, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Tonight's the time to turn those watches back an hour...Mike....You need to start now..

LMAO

Yeah, even though I don't come anywhere near Mike's task, I do have my 5 (4 Rollies and a Black Monster) and my wife's DJ.

Launch Mini · 4 November 2007, 05:14 AM

Don't forget, for those of you with dates on your watches, make your changes BEFORE 9 pm tonight or first thing tomorrow morning.
Save your movements a little wear & tear.

astcell · 4 November 2007, 05:28 AM

Can we just pull the stem all the way out to stop time for an hour?

watchnut · 4 November 2007, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by astcell

Can we just pull the stem all the way out to stop time for an hour?

That's exactly what I'm going to do! Just never feels right to me to turn the movement backward.

ashu2289 · 4 November 2007, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris B

We did that last week here in the UK, it gets late early now

Lol-x · 4 November 2007, 09:23 AM

You guys are going backwards. Over here we put our time 1 hour forward last week.

Attila · 4 November 2007, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

You guys are going backwards. Over here we put our time 1 hour forward last week.

Haha, thats right, us Aussie's are ALWAYS one step ahead

(including NZ)

T5AUS · 4 November 2007, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Attila

Haha, thats right, us Aussie's are ALWAYS one step ahead

(including NZ)

Yea, too true

(Your avatar Wibble, what have you got shoved up your nostrils mate, would you like me to send you a box of tissues, my eyes water every time I see you

)

Attila · 4 November 2007, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by T5AUS

Yea, too true

(Your avatar Wibble, what have you got shoved up your nostrils mate, would you like me to send you a box of tissues, my eyes water every time I see you

)

Its from Blackadder Goes Forth, the picture is Rowan Atkinson with his final attempt to be classified as insane and be sent home from the front line in WW1.

In this case, he uses a trick he learnt put underwear on your head, stick two pencils up your nostrils and answer everything in Wibble.

If any of you get a chance, watch Blackadder, fantastic program.

T5AUS · 4 November 2007, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Attila

Its from Blackadder Goes Forth, the picture is Rowan Atkinson with his final attempt to be classified as insane and be sent home from the front line in WW1.

In this case, he uses a trick he learnt put underwear on your head, stick two pencils up your nostrils and answer everything in Wibble.

If any of you get a chance, watch Blackadder, fantastic program.

Thanks Wibble, how did I miss that one, I will get it out today,

vh_bu98 · 4 November 2007, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Don't forget, for those of you with dates on your watches, make your changes BEFORE 9 pm tonight or first thing tomorrow morning.
Save your movements a little wear & tear.

Could you explain why there would be more wear and tear by changing the time between 9 PM and 2 AM?

watchnut · 4 November 2007, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by vh_bu98

Could you explain why there would be more wear and tear by changing the time between 9 PM and 2 AM?

I don't think it's a wear and tear issue as much as the fact that the date changing mechanism starts to engage a bit before and finishes a bit after midnite. Changing manually during that period might damage something. 9 and 2 gives you plenty of cushion. Don't know if Rolex recommends this.

Rockrolex · 5 November 2007, 01:26 AM

I just spent 10 minutes this morning changing the time on my watches and clocks. Fortunately, the computer and cable boxes reset themselves automatically, as does my Casio radio controlled watch. Then I'm going to have to do the same thing in reverse in a few months.

JJ Irani · 5 November 2007, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I just spent 10 minutes this morning changing the time on my watches and clocks. Fortunately, the computer and cable boxes reset themselves automatically, as does my Casio radio controlled watch. Then I'm going to have to do the same thing in reverse in a few months.

Need some help, Ed? Just invite me over!!

Zemina and I say hi to you and Arleen. Take care, pal!!

mlb · 5 November 2007, 04:50 AM

I thought I heard that we (the usa) turn back 1 week because of energy... or something. No?

Prince · 5 November 2007, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mlb

I thought I heard that we (the usa) turn back 1 week because of energy... or something. No?

Yes.

But I think it saved all of about a 100-watt bulb's worth...

4 November 2007, 02:09 AM	#1
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Turn that Rolex back an Hour !!!! Tonight's the time to turn those watches back an hour.... All that time you've spent regulating it, timing it, and adjusting for minute atmospheric conditions is just thrown out the window... Mike....You need to start now.. I've got a dozen old wall and mantle clocks, a bunch of watches, night stand clocks.....and those ovens and stoves....oh, the intercom clock... and the cars........................ WHY, WHY, WHY do they do this to us.... ?????

4 November 2007, 05:14 AM	#11
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Don't forget, for those of you with dates on your watches, make your changes BEFORE 9 pm tonight or first thing tomorrow morning. Save your movements a little wear & tear. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

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Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,968	I just spent 10 minutes this morning changing the time on my watches and clocks. Fortunately, the computer and cable boxes reset themselves automatically, as does my Casio radio controlled watch. Then I'm going to have to do the same thing in reverse in a few months. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

4 November 2007, 02:23 AM	#2
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	um, to maximise enjoyment of daylight during those bleak winter months... maybe you should move to the tropics dude... no time changes year 'round!!

4 November 2007, 03:13 AM	#3
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	We did that last week here in the UK, it gets late early now

4 November 2007, 05:28 AM	#12
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Can we just pull the stem all the way out to stop time for an hour?

4 November 2007, 09:23 AM	#15
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	You guys are going backwards. Over here we put our time 1 hour forward last week.

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mlb Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Chicago, Illinois Watch: DJ Posts: 753	I thought I heard that we (the usa) turn back 1 week because of energy... or something. No?

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