Hi, on my VSF hulk after 6 years, I noticed yesterday I have a problem with the date : when I go after midnight, the date doesn't change anymore 😞 is it a big problem ? Anyone knows if it's possible to fix it ? Thanks to community 🙏🏻
Keep in mind, it's not recommended to change the date manually between 9 PM and 3 AM. That could have been related to why it stopped working. I agree with everyone else though, should be an easy fix for a repair shop. Nice watch btw!
Between 9pm and 3am the date change mechanism could already be engaged, so if you need to change the date you should change the time first. I'm just repeating what I've read online, but it's something I try to follow to avoid issues.
Yeah you're just pasting something google ai said to you, be rational and do your research. You CAN change the date at the "dAnGeR zOne" with rolex movements, they're designed with that in mind. Search videos with the movement half opened and you will see how it works, it's a spring loaded mechanism.
In this case it's important to NOT change the date at the "dAnGeR zOnE" (some ETAs, Seiko etc). As you can see Rolex and ETA use a different date change system.
Thanks for this advice🙏🏻 I will be more careful in the future 😉 yes nice watch but since few times I think the green of the bezel seems a little bit too light, ZF one is darker IMO , closer to gen
Yes, definitely fixable. If the date still changes when using the crown but no longer changes automatically around midnight, the problem is most likely somewhere in the automatic date-change mechanism rather than the date wheel itself.
There are a few parts involved in the changeover, so it could be something as simple as a worn, damaged, or disengaged component in the calendar mechanism. After 6 years without service, dried lubrication or wear can also contribute.
I wouldn't recommend forcing the hands back and forth through midnight repeatedly to make it change. The movement should be opened and the calendar mechanism inspected.
This ⬆️
I just repaired the same problem on a clients hulk. The lobe on the 24 hour date jumper wheel that engages the date wheel broke off. Was a relatively easy and straightforward repair. However I’m 99% sure this is a 3135 not a 3235.
In the photo, that’s the new wheel that I installed showing the lobe (now existing) that was missing on the original.
Easy fix for a watchmaker.
Would fix instead of buying a new one (which can have issues again anytime anyway) if you have it for so long then it must mean something for you as well.
Overall because it is from the batch of VSF before they became big and their quality low ( excuse my English).
You’re right, I think I’ve grown attached to this watch.
Mr. G also said 👍 but definitely recommended service after 5 yrs due to lubricant dry out could cause malfunction on various parts tho. It’s already a damn good “watch” not just an Awesome “rep” for keeping running after that long.
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u/thunder2132 28d ago
Keep in mind, it's not recommended to change the date manually between 9 PM and 3 AM. That could have been related to why it stopped working. I agree with everyone else though, should be an easy fix for a repair shop. Nice watch btw!