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Watch Care

Position Details
position1a

Wearing Position

Fully screwed-down crown. In this position the Datejust chronometer is warranted pressure-proof to a depth of 330 feet (100 meters). The watch is ready to be worn.

position2a

Hand Winding Position

Crown unscrewed to the point where it is free of the screw threads. The watch is in position for hand winding if necessary.

position1c

Date Change Position

Crown pulled out to the first notch. Turning the crown clockwise advances the date rapidly which is particularly useful at the end of a month of less than 31 days. Turning the crown counter-clockwise has no effect. During these operations, the watch movement continues to function normally.

position1d

Time Setting Position

Crown pulled out to the last notch. Position for resetting the hands either clockwise or counter-clockwise. The second hand is stopped automatically and will not advance again until the crown is pushed back to Position 2. Screw the crown down fully to make the watch pressure-proof once again.

Position Details
position1a

Pressure Proof Position

Fully screwed-down crown. In this position the Datejust chronometer is warranted pressure-proof to a depth of 330 feet (100 meters). The watch is ready to be worn.

position2a

Hand Winding Position

Crown unscrewed to the point where it is free of the screw threads. The watch is in position for hand winding if necessary.

position1c

Date Change Position

Crown pulled out to the first notch. Turning the crown clockwise advances the date rapidly which is particularly useful at the end of a month of less than 31 days. Turning the crown counter-clockwise has no effect. During these operations, the watch movement continues to function normally.

position1d

Time Setting Position

Crown pulled out to the last notch. Position for resetting the hands either clockwise or counter-clockwise. The second hand is stopped automatically and will not advance again until the crown is pushed back to Position 2. Screw the crown down fully to make the watch pressure-proof once again.

Position Details
position1a

Pressure Proof Position

Fully screwed-down crown. In this position the Datejust chronometer is warranted pressure-proof to a depth of 330 feet (100 meters). The watch is ready to be worn.

position2a

Hand Winding Position

Crown unscrewed to the point where it is free of the screw threads. The watch is in position for hand winding if necessary.

position1c

Date Change Position

Crown pulled out to the first notch. Turning the crown clockwise advances the date rapidly which is particularly useful at the end of a month of less than 31 days. Turning the crown counter-clockwise has no effect. During these operations, the watch movement continues to function normally.

position1d

Time Setting Position

To Set the Day: Pull the crown to the last notch. Turn the hands counter-clockwise. Once the correct day is reached, turn the hands backwards 12 hours if you are setting your Rolex in the morning.
To Set the Time: Crown pulled out to the last notch. Position for resetting the hands either clockwise or counter-clockwise. The second hand is stopped automatically and will not advance again until the crown is pushed back to Position 2. Screw the crown down fully to make the watch pressure-proof once again.

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