Malfunction of Date on my Sub?

[miket-nyc]

A few times recently, I've noticed that the number in the date window of my 16800 Submariner was crooked. Once I ignored it and the following day it was fine, and recently I tried tapping gently on the crystal, which caused it to "pop" straight again.

Is this normal or is it the beginning of a malfunction? I bought this watch from Bob's Watches in mid-June of last year, and for the most part it performs splendidly, gaining 2-3 seconds per day. But it came with a one-year guarantee, and if this issue with the date is going to turn into a problem, I want to send it for repair before the guarantee runs out.

[bigdavep]

Had a similar thing with my DSSD, date would sometimes get stuck slightly. Unfortunately it needed a service. That was over 2 years ago and it's been fine ever since.

[Hotrod297]

Sounds like the Jumper Lever is going bad. May need to replace. Do you know if this part was changed out the last service with Bobs?

[padi56]

Originally Posted by miket-nyc

A few times recently, I've noticed that the number in the date window of my 16800 Submariner was crooked. Once I ignored it and the following day it was fine, and recently I tried tapping gently on the crystal, which caused it to "pop" straight again.

Is this normal or is it the beginning of a malfunction? I bought this watch from Bob's Watches in mid-June of last year, and for the most part it performs splendidly, gaining 2-3 seconds per day. But it came with a one-year guarantee, and if this issue with the date is going to turn into a problem, I want to send it for repair before the guarantee runs out.

Possible a bit of oil on back of date wheel try cycling the date around a few times might cure it but if not not a huge problem.