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roamingcat · 26 November 2015, 09:16 PM

At the back of my mind I seem to get the impression that setting the time backwards (and in particularly the date) may ruin the movement. However, my Rolex/ Tudor manuals say I can adjust the time in EITHER direction. Any advice/ insight to clear up this myth would be much appreciated.

padi56 · 26 November 2015, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by roamingcat

At the back of my mind I seem to get the impression that setting the time backwards (and in particularly the date) may ruin the movement. However, my Rolex/ Tudor manuals say I can adjust the time in EITHER direction. Any advice/ insight to clear up this myth would be much appreciated.

Most all modern movements are now quick set most brands so no problem now just like your manual says for Rolex and Tudor.

Chris B · 26 November 2015, 09:39 PM

The manuals dispel the myth

Racerdj · 26 November 2015, 09:39 PM

I have set my time and date backwards without any problems.

belligero · 26 November 2015, 09:46 PM

As the others have said, it's totally fine. The ability to set the date anytime without restriction, as well as the ability to roll it back, is a major advantage of Rolex's movement design.

Colin W · 26 November 2015, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Racerdj

I have set my time and date backwards without any problems.

Yep me too - all the time 👍

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sathwik · 26 November 2015, 09:48 PM

there is no problem with setting backwards, but i never do so only because I'm OCD.

tpetra87 · 26 November 2015, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sathwik

there is no problem with setting backwards, but i never do so only because I'm OCD.

#win

roamingcat · 26 November 2015, 10:43 PM

Thank u all for your affirmative feedback !!

asleep · 27 November 2015, 01:45 AM

I have set my time and date backwards and felt a little woozy for a few minutes, but everything eventually settled back to normal.

Tools · 27 November 2015, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by roamingcat

Thank u all for your affirmative feedback !!

the myth persists because other manufacturers movements cannot be set backwards, nor can you set their dates between 10pm and 2am - another myth that we hear about Rolex.

DPE · 27 November 2015, 07:32 AM

I always face forwards

lzz73 · 27 November 2015, 08:16 AM

Just another reason why Rolex movements are so robust.

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Kevan · 27 November 2015, 08:35 AM

i need to check, but setting the date is not to be done when watch is between 11pm-1am on my Tudor Black Shield, so says the manual... if I recall correctly.

J!m · 27 November 2015, 10:09 AM

I always set date forward, but setting time backward will reduce gear lash if you are critically setting to an atomic clock for example.

Regardless of movement, I always set the date forward. Semi-quick dates go back to 9:00 or so and forward to 3:00 to flip the date. But if I'm not sure, I always wind it round and round.

jmiicustomz · 27 November 2015, 02:11 PM

What about vintage models like my 6298? No date but is it okay to set the time backwards?

mrenvy · 17 May 2018, 07:09 PM

Any official answer from Rolex.

Alpino · 17 May 2018, 07:26 PM

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If you need a Rolex confirmation, just have a look to the user guide delivered with your watch.

This one is for a DateJust :

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Camel · 17 May 2018, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sathwik

there is no problem with setting backwards, but i never do so only because i'm ocd.

x1

fskywalker · 17 May 2018, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Most all modern movements are now quick set most brands so no problem now just like your manual says for Rolex and Tudor.

This!

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Brownb2110 · 16 August 2018, 01:13 AM

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mulgogy · 16 August 2018, 01:27 AM

modern Rolex is ok to go backwards, Other watches depending on brand and movement may not be as forgiving. To avoid the mistake from brain farts or muscle memory, I always roll forward.

26 November 2015, 09:16 PM	#1
roamingcat "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dreamland Posts: 47	Setting the time/ date backwards At the back of my mind I seem to get the impression that setting the time backwards (and in particularly the date) may ruin the movement. However, my Rolex/ Tudor manuals say I can adjust the time in EITHER direction. Any advice/ insight to clear up this myth would be much appreciated.

26 November 2015, 09:39 PM	#4
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I have set my time and date backwards without any problems. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

17 May 2018, 07:26 PM	#18
Alpino "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Posts: 2,557	. If you need a Rolex confirmation, just have a look to the user guide delivered with your watch. This one is for a DateJust : . Attached Images

26 November 2015, 09:39 PM	#3
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	The manuals dispel the myth

26 November 2015, 09:46 PM	#5
belligero Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: EUR Posts: 487	As the others have said, it's totally fine. The ability to set the date anytime without restriction, as well as the ability to roll it back, is a major advantage of Rolex's movement design.

26 November 2015, 09:48 PM	#7
sathwik Banned Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bangalore Watch: 116506A Posts: 397	there is no problem with setting backwards, but i never do so only because I'm OCD.

26 November 2015, 10:43 PM	#9
roamingcat "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dreamland Posts: 47	Thank u all for your affirmative feedback !!

27 November 2015, 01:45 AM	#10
asleep "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 778	I have set my time and date backwards and felt a little woozy for a few minutes, but everything eventually settled back to normal.

27 November 2015, 07:32 AM	#12
DPE "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 1,050	I always face forwards

27 November 2015, 08:16 AM	#13
lzz73 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Billings, MT Watch: 228238 Posts: 437	Just another reason why Rolex movements are so robust. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 November 2015, 08:35 AM	#14
Kevan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: England/Dubai Watch: the one on my arm. Posts: 923	i need to check, but setting the date is not to be done when watch is between 11pm-1am on my Tudor Black Shield, so says the manual... if I recall correctly.

27 November 2015, 10:09 AM	#15
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,839	I always set date forward, but setting time backward will reduce gear lash if you are critically setting to an atomic clock for example. Regardless of movement, I always set the date forward. Semi-quick dates go back to 9:00 or so and forward to 3:00 to flip the date. But if I'm not sure, I always wind it round and round.

27 November 2015, 02:11 PM	#16
jmiicustomz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: John Location: North Carolina Watch: 1953 pre explorer Posts: 2,758	What about vintage models like my 6298? No date but is it okay to set the time backwards?

17 May 2018, 07:09 PM	#17
mrenvy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 295	Any official answer from Rolex.

16 August 2018, 01:13 AM	#21
Brownb2110 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 128	Deleted

16 August 2018, 01:27 AM	#22
mulgogy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: New England Watch: Rollies Posts: 224	modern Rolex is ok to go backwards, Other watches depending on brand and movement may not be as forgiving. To avoid the mistake from brain farts or muscle memory, I always roll forward.

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