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jnoble · 8 October 2008, 12:18 AM

Wind-back test: Most Rolexes with date functions will "wind back" the date at around 6:00pm if the hands are run couterclockwise around the dial, on the Explorer II is around 9:00pm.

Latrodectus · 8 October 2008, 02:01 AM

...and fakes don't do that?

PhillipShanghai · 8 October 2008, 02:28 AM

I tried it on my datejust and it would turn the date back at around 8:10PM

sea-dweller · 8 October 2008, 02:46 AM

My Rolexes seem to differ on when the date turns back. I tried this with my SD yesterday, and it was around 8:30 PM...

Mrdi · 8 October 2008, 02:55 AM

Winding back has no detrimental effect on the watch???

Jocke · 8 October 2008, 03:24 AM

If I could turn back some of my dates so have I been a rich man today.

Jocke

ashu2289 · 8 October 2008, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

If I could turn back some of my dates so have I been a rich man today.

Jocke

Excellent sense of humor Jocke

VDENTALS · 8 October 2008, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

If I could turn back some of my dates so have I been a rich man today.

Jocke

excellent

SLS · 8 October 2008, 03:48 AM

It won't hurt the watch to do this, but a better test IMO is to set the watch a few minutes before midnight and watch the date "snap" into place. Though removing the caseback is always your best option.
~Scott

f16570 · 8 October 2008, 05:42 AM

ANother easy way to stop from buying a fake is to purchase from an AD.

Latrodectus · 8 October 2008, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by f16570

ANother easy way to stop from buying a fake is to purchase from an AD.

I agree

swatty · 8 October 2008, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

If I could turn back some of my dates so have I been a rich man today.

Jocke

Nice One Jocke , Probably same for me.

Andad · 8 October 2008, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

If I could turn back some of my dates so have I been a rich man today.

Jocke

In Australia that could be easily misunderstooded.

swatty · 8 October 2008, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

In Australia that could be easily misunderstooded.

mickeydainish · 8 October 2008, 10:23 PM

..... heck I am lost!!! so the tip was that the date can be turned back on a Rolex and not on a Folex?? Or that it clicks back at 6 on a Rolex and earlier/later on aFolex??? :-)

Mrdi · 9 October 2008, 04:47 AM

Turnback some of your dates?
Heck in California we just rent them for the
evening anyway.
Some of em even come woth pumpkins.

aaafamily · 9 October 2008, 06:33 AM

my GMT II change on 8:30pm too.

8 October 2008, 12:18 AM	#1
jnoble Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Julio Location: Puerto Rico Watch: Explorer II Posts: 41	Another Tip In How To Spot A fake Wind-back test: Most Rolexes with date functions will "wind back" the date at around 6:00pm if the hands are run couterclockwise around the dial, on the Explorer II is around 9:00pm.

8 October 2008, 03:24 AM	#6
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	If I could turn back some of my dates so have I been a rich man today. Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

8 October 2008, 05:42 AM	#10
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	ANother easy way to stop from buying a fake is to purchase from an AD. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

8 October 2008, 02:01 AM	#2
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,043	...and fakes don't do that?

8 October 2008, 02:28 AM	#3
PhillipShanghai Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Phillip Location: LAX/Shanghai Watch: PP 5196G,116610LN, Posts: 50	I tried it on my datejust and it would turn the date back at around 8:10PM

8 October 2008, 02:46 AM	#4
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	My Rolexes seem to differ on when the date turns back. I tried this with my SD yesterday, and it was around 8:30 PM...

8 October 2008, 02:55 AM	#5
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Winding back has no detrimental effect on the watch???

8 October 2008, 03:48 AM	#9
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	It won't hurt the watch to do this, but a better test IMO is to set the watch a few minutes before midnight and watch the date "snap" into place. Though removing the caseback is always your best option. ~Scott

8 October 2008, 10:23 PM	#15
mickeydainish Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: LaLa Land Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 1,757	..... heck I am lost!!! so the tip was that the date can be turned back on a Rolex and not on a Folex?? Or that it clicks back at 6 on a Rolex and earlier/later on aFolex??? :-)

9 October 2008, 04:47 AM	#16
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Turnback some of your dates? Heck in California we just rent them for the evening anyway. Some of em even come woth pumpkins.

9 October 2008, 06:33 AM	#17
aaafamily Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: GMT II 2-tone Posts: 24	my GMT II change on 8:30pm too.

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