my new Datejust41--one issue, need advice

[dougp070707]

It took years to finally get this Rolex.
One problem, really driving me nuts.

At the stroke of midnight, the date doesn't click tomorrow.
It's not until 12:08am, that it finally switches to tomorrow.
WHY??
I though Rolex was absolutely perfect.
I purchased from authorized Rolex dealer in Eugene, Oregon.
$10,500

Am I overreacting? Or do I have a legit beef?
thanks,
Doug

[erict]

That is fairly typical, nothing to worry about. None of my Rolexes have ever advanced the date right at stroke of midnight.
BTW, congrats and enjoy your new watch!

[Nodzex]

And that’s exactly what a good marketing does!
Sells mediocre products as though they’re the best!
Enter Rolex!
Don’t get me wrong by any means, love Rolex and own many but it’s not even close to top 5 brands. Therefore, you can’t expect a perfect, quality product.

[Tim Plains]

Overreacting. They don't all switch over precisely at midnight. My Submariner changes date at 12:07am and Omega 300m at 11:55pm.

[Carguy87]

Yea my JC is at 12:04 and my GMT is like 12:06

[DM101]

This is normal However if it bothers then can have it fixed in Rolex Center for free if still under Guarantee

[Carguy87]

Like how the coronet on the crown is rarely straight up and down when fully screwed in (neither of mine are)

[Krash]

Originally Posted by Tim Plains

Overreacting. They don't all switch over precisely at midnight. My Submariner changes date at 12:07am and Omega 300m at 11:55pm.

Yep. I noticed my Omega is about 5 mins early. My Rolex is about 5 mins late.

I never considered this a problem.


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[omar-rye]

All of the Rolexes I've owned switch a few minutes after midnight. You'll probably also be surprised that the crown doesn't have the Rolex logo sitting upright and straight when fully screwed down.

My Omega 2254 snaps a few seconds after midnight

[Giovannibravo]

Completely normal. When they say a Casio is more accurate than a Rolex, it is true.

[Easy E]

Very normal.

[slide13]

Yep, totally normal. After a few months I was finally awake late enough to witness the date switch and my 126610 was around 12:07 or so I think.

[dnd2984]

overreacting.

[scarlet knight]

Stuff happens. Relax. Normal.

[Kenny G]

Was it fully wound? That will make a difference..

My DJ flips over about a minute late even if fully wound. It can be adjusted but it’s not an issue for me. If it is for you, bring it in for it to be regulated.

[Akacoke]

No big deal. It's normal

[Slimpee]

I’ve had my DJ for almost five years and I honestly don’t know when it flips over. Now I’m curious.

[Rollei35]

I just stood up for this thread.
At exactly 12:04 I heard a clicking sound and the date changed, magic!!!
you can relax now.

My is 126234, DJ36 with new 32xx movement.

[RolexDave68]

12:07 for me on my DJ41

[zoro4now]

That's absolutely normal, just enjoy your new as there's no calls for alarm buddy.

[Kreyzhorse]

Originally Posted by dnd2984

overreacting.

+1

[THC]

I have not seen midnight in over 20 years

I wake up to the correct date

[Alphaguy]

That's natural for watches

[1William]

Not an issue for me. I would just roll with it and would not send the watch in. I don't think it is ever going to change right at midnight.

[joli160]

Normal, don’t fuzz about it

[padi56]

Originally Posted by dougp070707

It took years to finally get this Rolex.
One problem, really driving me nuts.

At the stroke of midnight, the date doesn't click tomorrow.
It's not until 12:08am, that it finally switches to tomorrow.
WHY??
I though Rolex was absolutely perfect.
I purchased from authorized Rolex dealer in Eugene, Oregon.
$10,500

Am I overreacting? Or do I have a legit beef?
thanks,
Doug

Don't worry when the date changes it can be a few minutes either way its how the hands are set on hand stack. Don't forget its a mechanical process, Rolex uses a cam system they can be a bit slow to slide off the cam to change date. But what's far more important when you wake up in morning and you can see date has changed it proves you are still alive and well now thats far more important.

[Gearjockey]

Now I’m worried.
Mine doesn’t make a “click” sound.
Still under warranty.
Should I bring it in?

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Originally Posted by Nodzex

And that’s exactly what a good marketing does!
Sells mediocre products as though they’re the best!
Enter Rolex!
Don’t get me wrong by any means, love Rolex and own many but it’s not even close to top 5 brands. Therefore, you can’t expect a perfect, quality product.

“Mediocre.”

Weird flex, bro.

[Jackie Daytona]

My DJ41 does it at 12:07. Always has never been an issue. As mentioned it’s a mechanical process it’s just fine. Every time I hear that click when I’m up late, I know it’s 12:07 with a great deal of reliability.

[Rollei35]

Originally Posted by Gearjockey

Now I’m worried.
Mine doesn’t make a “click” sound.
Still under warranty.
Should I bring it in?

Clicking sound is very subtle. I was exaggerating by using the word “clicking”. But it definitely makes a sound.
If you still can’t hear it, get your hearing checked maybe?
:)


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