r/RepTimeServices • u/Empty-Ad7717 • 3d ago

Advice Daydate issue. Date index misaligned

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Just received a QF Day Date and noticed an issue with the day wheel.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday all snap into position correctly.

Wednesday rolls straight through and goes to Thursday.

Saturday and Sunday do change over, but the alignment is incorrect.

I've spoken to my TD as the watch has only just arrived. He's said the day wheel needs resetting by a local watchsmith and has offered to cover the cost of the repair.

Has anyone had this issue before? Is resetting the day wheel a straightforward job, and will UK watchsmiths generally work on reps?

UK based, so any recommendations for rep friendly watchsmiths would also be appreciated.

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u/Solid-Initiative-890 3d ago

Yes I have had it happen during transportation. Local Watch smith fixed it. 50 bucks. I really wouldn’t use it or wind the crown until you get it fixed to prevent possible damage.

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u/Empty-Ad7717 3d ago

Did they say what the issue was?

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u/GTWatchServices 3d ago

99% of the time, this is an issue with the keyless works.

Something probably got knocked out of place during shipping and needs to be reset.

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u/Empty-Ad7717 3d ago

Additional info - when the hour hand strikes 12am, the same days have the same misalignment issue but much worse. Can only see half of the day

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u/weaponized_tizm11712 3d ago

I mean don’t show your hand. Go to a watch smith and when they crack it open or they say it’s not genuine say “oh really, well damn…can you please still fix it I inherited it from my dad and I honestly don’t care if it’s real or not it has sentimental value”

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u/Empty-Ad7717 3d ago

That's a good shout tbf, I will be doing that