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RayRay89 · 13 January 2020, 10:00 PM

I have a 2017 Rolex explorer II. Sometimes it takes 15 minutes for the date to change. By that I mean it starts to change at midnight and then by quarter after it is fully changed. Sometimes it changes completely at midnight. Is this an issue is there anything wrong with this.

SPMN · 13 January 2020, 11:35 PM

This model features an instantaneous date change, so it should not take 15 minutes to flip over. Probably not a major issue, but I'd take it back to the AD for discussion, or reach out to Dallas RSC (Rolex Service Center) to see what they think.

padi56 · 14 January 2020, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RayRay89

I have a 2017 Rolex explorer II. Sometimes it takes 15 minutes for the date to change. By that I mean it starts to change at midnight and then by quarter after it is fully changed. Sometimes it changes completely at midnight. Is this an issue is there anything wrong with this.

Try cycling the date around a few times Rolex uses a cam system possible oil on back of date wheel.And date can only change when hands have done two complete cycles around the dial. Some change a little before midnight some a little after,but if like you state takes 15 minutes thats a bit long hands could need re-setting.

Rori · 14 January 2020, 12:11 AM

Changing date after midnight may vary between Rolex watches of same model or different ones but they all have to change instantaneously without you being able to see it. It’s done in a blink of an eye. What you describe is completely different and not typical. I would take the watch to an authorized service center.

Istnelane · 14 January 2020, 12:41 AM

It is not working right. My explorer 2 had this problem and it is working perfectly now after the repair by rsc.

Token74 · 14 January 2020, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Try cycling the date around a few times Rolex uses a cam system possible oil on back of date wheel.And date can only change when hands have done two complete cycles around the dial. Some change a little before midnight some a little after,but if like you state takes 15 minutes thats a bit long hands could need re-setting.

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Tools · 14 January 2020, 04:24 AM

The date changes on a Rolex by a flat-spring slapping the date wheel around. If there is a bit too much oil that is causing friction, rather than just lubrication, it may not fully change.

This is known to happen on the tight tolerance 4 hand movements. As the wheels continue to turn, the date wheel rides along, and into position.

Personally, I wouldn't do anything about it. Others may choose to have the movement taken apart and wiped down to solve this.

Rori · 14 January 2020, 09:16 PM

Other cause can be alarming, like a fake watch :-(

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Originally Posted by Tools

The date changes on a Rolex by a flat-spring slapping the date wheel around. If there is a bit too much oil that is causing friction, rather than just lubrication, it may not fully change.

This is known to happen on the tight tolerance 4 hand movements. As the wheels continue to turn, the date wheel rides along, and into position.

Personally, I wouldn't do anything about it. Others may choose to have the movement taken apart and wiped down to solve this.

peterpl · 14 January 2020, 11:19 PM

All Rolex date change is instant.

If your date is rolling over its a good indication it may not be a genuine Rolex.

13 January 2020, 10:00 PM	#1
RayRay89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: USA Posts: 237	Explorer II date change I have a 2017 Rolex explorer II. Sometimes it takes 15 minutes for the date to change. By that I mean it starts to change at midnight and then by quarter after it is fully changed. Sometimes it changes completely at midnight. Is this an issue is there anything wrong with this.

14 January 2020, 12:11 AM	#4
Rori "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Middle East Watch: Rolex / Tudor Posts: 3,590	Changing date after midnight may vary between Rolex watches of same model or different ones but they all have to change instantaneously without you being able to see it. It’s done in a blink of an eye. What you describe is completely different and not typical. I would take the watch to an authorized service center. __________________ Good watches are made to tell time but some brands are obsessed to tell it in the most beautiful way possible.

14 January 2020, 04:24 AM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,137	The date changes on a Rolex by a flat-spring slapping the date wheel around. If there is a bit too much oil that is causing friction, rather than just lubrication, it may not fully change. This is known to happen on the tight tolerance 4 hand movements. As the wheels continue to turn, the date wheel rides along, and into position. Personally, I wouldn't do anything about it. Others may choose to have the movement taken apart and wiped down to solve this. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

13 January 2020, 11:35 PM	#2
SPMN "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: St Paul, MN Watch: Tudor, Omega Posts: 1,218	This model features an instantaneous date change, so it should not take 15 minutes to flip over. Probably not a major issue, but I'd take it back to the AD for discussion, or reach out to Dallas RSC (Rolex Service Center) to see what they think.

14 January 2020, 12:41 AM	#5
Istnelane "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Sg Posts: 49	It is not working right. My explorer 2 had this problem and it is working perfectly now after the repair by rsc.

14 January 2020, 11:19 PM	#9
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	All Rolex date change is instant. If your date is rolling over its a good indication it may not be a genuine Rolex.

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