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0037ksm · 22 December 2018, 03:24 AM

My new-to-me 18038 is not centering the day when it advances at midnight. If I manually advance the day, it snaps into place and centers perfectly.

How big of an issue is this? I can still return it. I need some input, please.

juktagt · 22 December 2018, 03:35 AM

In my not very technical knowledge of the workings, I don’t know what it could be. For me, I’d get it to a good trusted watchmaker for a service and check out!

R!$ · 22 December 2018, 03:59 AM

you can try cycling thru thr day wheels to see if it resets otherwise it will need to be looked at

FWIW I have seen this issue on DD2 and it becomes increasingly prevalent on older DD's like 1803

breitlings · 22 December 2018, 04:02 AM

not a huge deal but does need service asap. i bought my single quick from bobs. they fixed the same issue within days under warranty.

Onikage · 22 December 2018, 04:07 AM

I sometimes had to tap mine with a knuckle to centre it. Common problem, even on newer ones. Yours is very missaligned though. Best to service Imo.

NLYogi · 22 December 2018, 04:16 AM

Something inside is either to weak or too strong or not properly lubricated maybe.

HogwldFLTR · 22 December 2018, 06:18 AM

Frankly the question is how new is it? If you just received it then maybe ask the seller to either repair or allow you to return it. Otherwise you're stuck with repair costs!!!

Richard Carver · 22 December 2018, 07:20 AM

Usually dry lube. Obviously the mechanics work but it is an indication a service might be required.

ltmgeller · 22 December 2018, 07:31 AM

When was its last service? Sounds like a trip to RSC is in order.

jimcameron · 22 December 2018, 08:07 AM

Return it, unless they will do a full service for free.

Tangier11 · 22 December 2018, 08:09 AM

Let me echo, not a major problem but a major bummer. A service would correct it...maybe you can get the seller with cover the costs.

mixx23 · 22 December 2018, 10:01 AM

It's not a major problem.

lenfried29 · 22 December 2018, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0037ksm

My new-to-me 18038 is not centering the day when it advances at midnight. If I manually advance the day, it snaps into place and centers perfectly.

How big of an issue is this? I can still return it. I need some input, please.

At least make seller liable for the fix.

Andad · 22 December 2018, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mixx23

It's not a major problem.

What is the problem?

siempreko · 22 December 2018, 11:52 AM

Return it, let them refund or fix.

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HogwldFLTR · 22 December 2018, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

What is the problem?

Day alignment!!!

22 December 2018, 03:24 AM	#1
0037ksm "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 98	Problem with my new (used) Rolex DD My new-to-me 18038 is not centering the day when it advances at midnight. If I manually advance the day, it snaps into place and centers perfectly. How big of an issue is this? I can still return it. I need some input, please. __________________ Chris

22 December 2018, 03:35 AM	#2
juktagt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Texas Watch: Rolex Posts: 297	Problem with my new (used) Rolex In my not very technical knowledge of the workings, I don’t know what it could be. For me, I’d get it to a good trusted watchmaker for a service and check out! __________________ 14010\|14060M\|16234\|16570\|16600

22 December 2018, 04:07 AM	#5
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	I sometimes had to tap mine with a knuckle to centre it. Common problem, even on newer ones. Yours is very missaligned though. Best to service Imo. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

22 December 2018, 04:16 AM	#6
NLYogi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 761	Something inside is either to weak or too strong or not properly lubricated maybe. __________________ ♛ Explorer 214270 ♛ Next: Day-Date 36 mm 1 Watch guy

22 December 2018, 06:18 AM	#7
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Frankly the question is how new is it? If you just received it then maybe ask the seller to either repair or allow you to return it. Otherwise you're stuck with repair costs!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

22 December 2018, 03:59 AM	#3
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	you can try cycling thru thr day wheels to see if it resets otherwise it will need to be looked at FWIW I have seen this issue on DD2 and it becomes increasingly prevalent on older DD's like 1803

22 December 2018, 04:02 AM	#4
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	not a huge deal but does need service asap. i bought my single quick from bobs. they fixed the same issue within days under warranty.

22 December 2018, 07:20 AM	#8
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	Usually dry lube. Obviously the mechanics work but it is an indication a service might be required.

22 December 2018, 07:31 AM	#9
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,565	When was its last service? Sounds like a trip to RSC is in order. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

22 December 2018, 08:07 AM	#10
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,535	Return it, unless they will do a full service for free.

22 December 2018, 08:09 AM	#11
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	Let me echo, not a major problem but a major bummer. A service would correct it...maybe you can get the seller with cover the costs.

22 December 2018, 10:01 AM	#12
mixx23 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Posts: 110	It's not a major problem.

22 December 2018, 11:52 AM	#15
siempreko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Maryland, USA Watch: Sometimes Posts: 1,197	Return it, let them refund or fix. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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