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MikeRW · 4 January 2018, 03:43 AM

so i bought my SS sub date in Dec. and i have read a few times on here about how fast the date changes on the new rolexs and what not.
so on new years i thought it would be cool to film in the date change at midnight in slow-mo, well i did just that but my date did not change
at midnight i waited 30 or so secs before i gave up and then popped
the crown thinking maybe somehow i screwed up and set it wrong but as soon as i popped my crown the date changed.

i have had no problems with this watch at all... its been a champ runs -1 sec a day im very happy.
just wondering if it should be changing the date at midnight or not?

thanks

Mike

heygawgaw · 4 January 2018, 03:48 AM

You've got an analog watch in a digital age! Relax and enjoy the ride!

bdex75 · 4 January 2018, 03:53 AM

Does it change over at noon?

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vincenzowl · 4 January 2018, 03:53 AM

There should be some range of when it changes and may not be at exactly 00:00.00. Not sure what that acceptable range is though.

Dirt · 4 January 2018, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vincenzowl

There should be some range of when it changes and may not be at exactly 00:00.00. Not sure what that acceptable range is though.

Hard to say.
All my older Rolex watches clicked over within a few seconds of Midnight.

None of my 3(latest purchases of) Rolex watches are this good and they change anywhere up to about 2.75 minutes after Midnight.

MikeRW · 4 January 2018, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdex75

Does it change over at noon?

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no it doesn't... but i assumed when it didnt change at midnight that might have been the prob.

bdex75 · 4 January 2018, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeRW

no it doesn't... but i assumed when it didnt change at midnight that might have been the prob.

My (highly educated and brilliant) wife struggled with this on her Tudor for several days before coming to me for help. It was pretty amusing.

I’ve never watched any of my dates change. Now you have me worried.

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joli160 · 4 January 2018, 04:10 AM

Give or take a few minutes. Depends how the hands are set on the watch. Non issue imho

ArtNouveau · 4 January 2018, 04:14 AM

I watched my one month old BLNR switch over for the first time on NYE. It clicked in around 2.5 minutes after midnight. I believe I’ve read that 5 minutes either way is considered within tolerances.

MikeRW · 4 January 2018, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joli160

Give or take a few minutes. Depends how the hands are set on the watch. Non issue imho

im fine with it myself, but just wanted to ask to make sure i didnt have the freak sub who didn't change correctly.

the only reason i even noticed was it was new years.

heygawgaw · 4 January 2018, 04:16 AM

do a search on forum and you’ll see this has been discussed in detail before...many times over.

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John Ireland · 4 January 2018, 04:22 AM

I've watched many (vintage) DateJusts and Day Dates make the change and all but one did it withing 1/2 minute either side of midnight...and never more than that. The DD is the most fun because they both execute the change over bullet fast and in complete sync.

toomann · 4 January 2018, 04:59 AM

I'm sleeping at that time. Never occurred to me to pay any attention.

Annan · 4 January 2018, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joli160

Give or take a few minutes. Depends how the hands are set on the watch. Non issue imho

Yep! Between my wife and myself we have owned about 12 Rolexes. Her current one, a Lady DJ, is the only one that changes exactly at midnight. A few seconds or even minutes is not uncommon. No worries....enjoy your watch.

Dirt · 4 January 2018, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdex75

My (highly educated and brilliant) wife struggled with this on her Tudor for several days before coming to me for help. It was pretty amusing.

I’ve never watched any of my dates change. Now you have me worried.

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GB-man · 4 January 2018, 05:44 AM

0-5 minutes after is the norm and acceptable for rolex

GMT Aviator · 4 January 2018, 06:23 AM

There’s no such thing as a stupid question.

strafer_kid · 4 January 2018, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heygawgaw

You've got an analog watch in a digital age! Relax and enjoy the ride!

Totally!

kilyung · 4 January 2018, 10:06 AM

There is no such thing as a range or tolerance for a watch switching over (give or take the accuracy of the watch). If you really must have it flip at midnight then take it to a watchmaker who will pop off the hands and reapply them at exactly the moment the day/date flips. Should this have been done at the factory? Sure but it’s people applying the hands and sometimes we’re less than accurate.

brandrea · 4 January 2018, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

There is no such thing as a range or tolerance for a watch switching over (give or take the accuracy of the watch). If you really must have it flip at midnight then take it to a watchmaker who will pop off the hands and reapply them at exactly the moment the day/date flips. Should this have been done at the factory? Sure but it’s people applying the hands and sometimes we’re less than accurate.

Good to know Mike

aquatimerfla · 4 January 2018, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

0-5 minutes after is the norm and acceptable for rolex

x2.This

DoctorA · 4 January 2018, 10:41 AM

That’s totally normal. It be a couple of minutes before it changes

AF_Rob · 4 January 2018, 12:22 PM

I heard hand placement can impact the date change. Ironically, my oldest Rolex (1977) date changes within 15 seconds of midnight, kind of cool.

watchwatcher · 4 January 2018, 12:29 PM

It's a non-issue for me, but if it is for you, take it to a good watchmaker for the fix.

Beelzy · 4 January 2018, 12:31 PM

What about one that changes a little early, say 10:30pm?

tamiya · 4 January 2018, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beelzy

What about one that changes a little early, say 10:30pm?

Date or DateJust?

Older non-instantaneous Date change could take 2-3 hours

it's like watching a long bout of labour giving birth... not just *blink*<click> "darned missed it!"

wach16 · 4 January 2018, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

I watched my one month old BLNR switch over for the first time on NYE. It clicked in around 2.5 minutes after midnight. I believe I’ve read that 5 minutes either way is considered within tolerances.

Read this as well

RolexEDC · 4 January 2018, 02:53 PM

12:03 am for me every night.

HogwldFLTR · 4 January 2018, 03:10 PM

My 1803 can be very slow to change. Most of mine are +/-3 mins.

GradyPhilpott · 4 January 2018, 03:55 PM

I haven't checked my DJ or my BLNR in quite some time, but they don't change exactly at midnight.

My 1503 Date, which I bought a couple of weeks ago, changes at two minutes after midnight.

This is not an issue for me, although I can see that it might bother some.

4 January 2018, 03:43 AM	#1
MikeRW "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: new jersey Watch: 116610LN Sub Posts: 71	maybe a stupid question so i bought my SS sub date in Dec. and i have read a few times on here about how fast the date changes on the new rolexs and what not. so on new years i thought it would be cool to film in the date change at midnight in slow-mo, well i did just that but my date did not change at midnight i waited 30 or so secs before i gave up and then popped the crown thinking maybe somehow i screwed up and set it wrong but as soon as i popped my crown the date changed. i have had no problems with this watch at all... its been a champ runs -1 sec a day im very happy. just wondering if it should be changing the date at midnight or not? thanks Mike

4 January 2018, 04:10 AM	#8
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,745	Give or take a few minutes. Depends how the hands are set on the watch. Non issue imho __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

4 January 2018, 05:44 AM	#16
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,342	0-5 minutes after is the norm and acceptable for rolex __________________

4 January 2018, 03:10 PM	#29
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,674	My 1803 can be very slow to change. Most of mine are +/-3 mins. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

4 January 2018, 03:55 PM	#30
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,454	I haven't checked my DJ or my BLNR in quite some time, but they don't change exactly at midnight. My 1503 Date, which I bought a couple of weeks ago, changes at two minutes after midnight. This is not an issue for me, although I can see that it might bother some. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

4 January 2018, 03:48 AM	#2
heygawgaw "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: California Watch: 16233, 16600 Posts: 119	You've got an analog watch in a digital age! Relax and enjoy the ride!

4 January 2018, 03:53 AM	#3
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Does it change over at noon? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

4 January 2018, 03:53 AM	#4
vincenzowl "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Vince Location: Maryland Watch: 116400GV Posts: 270	There should be some range of when it changes and may not be at exactly 00:00.00. Not sure what that acceptable range is though.

4 January 2018, 04:14 AM	#9
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,364	I watched my one month old BLNR switch over for the first time on NYE. It clicked in around 2.5 minutes after midnight. I believe I’ve read that 5 minutes either way is considered within tolerances.

4 January 2018, 04:16 AM	#11
heygawgaw "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: California Watch: 16233, 16600 Posts: 119	do a search on forum and you’ll see this has been discussed in detail before...many times over. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 January 2018, 04:22 AM	#12
John Ireland "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 191	I've watched many (vintage) DateJusts and Day Dates make the change and all but one did it withing 1/2 minute either side of midnight...and never more than that. The DD is the most fun because they both execute the change over bullet fast and in complete sync.

4 January 2018, 04:59 AM	#13
toomann "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: columbus, ohio Watch: Oyster Perpetual Posts: 253	I'm sleeping at that time. Never occurred to me to pay any attention.

4 January 2018, 06:23 AM	#17
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,318	There’s no such thing as a stupid question.

4 January 2018, 10:06 AM	#19
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	There is no such thing as a range or tolerance for a watch switching over (give or take the accuracy of the watch). If you really must have it flip at midnight then take it to a watchmaker who will pop off the hands and reapply them at exactly the moment the day/date flips. Should this have been done at the factory? Sure but it’s people applying the hands and sometimes we’re less than accurate.

4 January 2018, 10:41 AM	#22
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	That’s totally normal. It be a couple of minutes before it changes

4 January 2018, 12:22 PM	#23
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,668	I heard hand placement can impact the date change. Ironically, my oldest Rolex (1977) date changes within 15 seconds of midnight, kind of cool.

4 January 2018, 12:29 PM	#24
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,011	It's a non-issue for me, but if it is for you, take it to a good watchmaker for the fix.

4 January 2018, 12:31 PM	#25
Beelzy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cen-Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 869	What about one that changes a little early, say 10:30pm?

4 January 2018, 02:53 PM	#28
RolexEDC "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Posts: 320	12:03 am for me every night.

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