1: Unscrew crown, and wind if needed 2: Pull crown to third position, and set time to 6:30 am or pm 3: Push the crown into second position and set the date to one day before your time 4: Pull the crown to third position, and do a 24 hour cycle so the date changes. Now set the time.
@@fiddycashflowpi No its perfectly fine. for a lot of watches, the day changes a few hours later than the date. usually around 3am or 4am so youre good
This is excellent advice on how to take good care of your mechanical watch. Those making comments saying this video is too long or you talk too much, seem to have the attention span of a bird. This video is not only straight to the point, but you also explain in detail why not to do certain things when changing the date and time on a mechanical watch. Good job.
Everyone made it so confusing and for over a year and a half I never use the day and date function because I didn’t wanna break it thank you this is the best video extremely appreciate it you are the best
In computers words sometimes the simplest things are most difficult to comprehend.Alex explaining this subject is perfect,one of the best I could find on TH-cam.If not for him I almost stuff-up my new $1800 Seiko.Thanks so much Alex.
I have a Citizen Automatic Divers Watch. Trying to set the correct date was driving me nuts! I downloaded two different manuals to try and make sense of it, and they did not... But you did! Thank you Alex!!!
My brother in law bought me a automatic watch which is a seiko 807.. I was really puzzled with this date settings. Thank u for ur vdo. It has helped a lot. 😌
I just got mine, just the cheap SNK805 since it was under $80 and was in green, but came with no manual. I was confused why the day of the week was in 2 languages and how to know if I was setting it for AM or PM. But thanks to your video I think I got it figured out now. Thanks a bunch!
Dear Alex! Thank you very much. The video was very informative for me. I've just got my Orient watch yesterday and with your help I could set the date/day properly.
OMG than you so much!! i've been stuck with the error without even knowing how to properly adjust the date, until i found your tutorial. Thank You so much!
This sorted my problem, getting the day and date right for a certain time of day; setting it to the day before then winding the watch through to the correct time of the day is the smart way to fix it. Thanks.
Thank you, now it's clear how to set up a automatic watch. Mine is a Seiko SKX007K, but the time range is not to set the watch between 09pm-04am (according to the instructions manual)
I have question sir...i am beginer. So what happened if i quick set the date when it in change zone date..? It will broken.? But i only do it once..thanks
Thanks for the video. Big help. I just got my first watch today (not a watch guy) and following the instructions was confusing. Your video tutorial made it much easier. And i like the warning on how an automatic movement may get damaged.
I didn't know about not reversing the dials and I thought it was never change the time between certain times meaning I had to wait but now I know it's just putting the hands in to the 6.30 position. Useful thanks sir 👍
Thank you that was very useful with my Sharp Quart..apparently the calendar was set by the jewelry repair guy..but but mine also has French days too! How fun
The easiest way that I remember is set to time adjust mode swing the hands around until the day/date or date fully changes (this means you are in the AM), set hands to 4:20, change day/date, adjust time, done... I dont know anyone who adjusts their time/day/date at 1-4 AM... i've had automatics for years and i have never had to adjust my watch between 1 and 4AM.
Excellent advice. I remember changing the day and date on mine and then checked out the manual later. Luckily, I had changed the date during the safe period!! On not moving the hands backwards I had heard somewhere that you should go just a tiny amount past the correct time, maybe one tick and then move it back very slightly to the correct time. I personally don't do that but I always wondered why that advice was given. Maybe it related to old watch movements.
I just got an automatic watch and out of the box the watch was set to around 11:45. I went to pull the crown out to second position to change time of day and as it when through the first pull to change the date it accidentally shifted the date, it was unavoidable, looser crown. Does this hurt the watch?
Thanks for posting, I recently got this watch only skxj007j Japan import model (basically the same in terms of function), all great points and some I did not fully understand until seeing your video :) One thing to add is how the crown screws back down, possibly confusing and disconcerting when first doing it. The manual does not cover very much. You press and hold the crown in while gently turning it upwards (with noon being up of course). I've heard it is possible to strip threads with too much force.
I have a seiko 5, didn't use it for a month or so.. The time is stuck at 11:30pm, and the date is partially changed.. Is it the same instructions ? Move the hour markers to 6:30 (clockwise) and the rest of the instructions?
I’ve heard of people hacking the watch by rotating the time backwards. Haven’t heard of anybody damaging their watch doing that. Hacking may actually be a waste of time bc of the accuracy. Thanks for the video bough. I have a 007 coming in the mail.
One question guys when i screw in the crown i hear the sound of like when im winding the watch im new to this and i really dont want to damge the threads
you can easily brake your watch if you change it between 9pm and 3am because of the gearing at those hours due to the gears are getting ready to turn the dials of date and day. thats why they brake
I have a Whittnauer automatic watch and I took it to a jeweler to set the date and he did, then after a couple of months it went to Spanish...a multilingual watch?
But am i missing something or not, the seconds hand is still not re-configured? I understand there is no hacking, but i want my time exact with the seconds hand.
what if I already change the watch date, not in 6:30 let's say around 9:00 and I already turned the crown counter-clockwise. I already knew how to do it since the sales lady made a demo for me and I know now she did it in a wrong way. Already wearing it for a week and seems to be normal. Is my watch already broken?
How do I get the second hand accurate when it never stops moving unless I turn crown counterclockwise to hold it in place? (At least that what mine does.)
Hey i wanna ask. I accidentaly(cz i dont know this rule) changed time on my watch at 1:30 pm i fast forward it around a day. So the date changed a day forward. Does this do something with the watch?? Im kinda lost. Its a seiko 5 model snzh53
Thank you! Just out of my curiosity, what happens to the months with less than 31 days?? do i need to repeat the same steps to advance the day? or i can just solely change the date/ day and not just time.
Yes, as long as you change the day or date ONLY if the time of the watch is outside the "no time/day/date change window"(usually 9pm to 4am). So for instance, I just changed my day/date to the Saturday 2nd, since it had said Saturday 1st after a 30 day month and the time of my watch was 12:15pm.
Are Omega watches supposed to change the date EXACTLY at 12 midnight? (change the date = immediate jump from one day to the other). Iknow the overall process starts around 11:30, but mine changed before 12 AM (like 11:55) and I want to know whether i might have damaged the date.
I have two SKX one SKX007 and one SKX009 both bought at two different times from two different stores. Both have the same problem...I set the time perfectly in the morning and wear it all day with no issues. Keeps great time. But at night when I go to bed I take it off and lay it on the night stand. When I wake up the time is off by 3-4 hours...I am lead to believe its something I maybe am doing wrong. only because both have the same problem....any thoughts???
Recon DMV in simple terms you have to be careful when setting the date on top end Swiss movements. You don’t on SKXs. The reference to hacking is irrelevant.
On my watch, the day number switches to the next one within a few minutes of midnight. Day of the week, however, seems to change sometime between 2-4am. In the video, I noticed that it switched to "Sun" at about 3am. Is this normal? Shouldn't it change exactly or close to midnight?
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1: Unscrew crown, and wind if needed
2: Pull crown to third position, and set time to 6:30 am or pm
3: Push the crown into second position and set the date to one day before your time
4: Pull the crown to third position, and do a 24 hour cycle so the date changes. Now set the time.
Why 6:30 🕡 ?
Why not 12:00 🕛
@@sunny27jan because if it is at 12, the date wheel may start to change
So I did that my number day changes right at 12am but the wording say Thursday doesn't change untill 3am does that mean it's broken?
There’s third position 😂😂😂
@@fiddycashflowpi No its perfectly fine. for a lot of watches, the day changes a few hours later than the date. usually around 3am or 4am so youre good
I like how you just went straight to the topic without placing some ad, or talking bullshit for 10 minutes. Definitely worth the thumbs up 👍🏼
@Mohammed Gunner Stay away...it’s old trick mate
This is excellent advice on how to take good care of your mechanical watch. Those making comments saying this video is too long or you talk too much, seem to have the attention span of a bird. This video is not only straight to the point, but you also explain in detail why not to do certain things when changing the date and time on a mechanical watch. Good job.
Everyone made it so confusing and for over a year and a half I never use the day and date function because I didn’t wanna break it thank you this is the best video extremely appreciate it you are the best
Setting my watch is like tying a tie. I should know how to do it but I come back every time I have to do it because both aren't everyday tasks for me.
In computers words sometimes the simplest things are most difficult to comprehend.Alex explaining this subject is perfect,one of the best I could find on TH-cam.If not for him I almost stuff-up my new $1800 Seiko.Thanks so much Alex.
Thanks Mate I have the same model found it in a box on the loft yesterday havent been used for 15 years still works amazing watch
I have a Citizen Automatic Divers Watch. Trying to set the correct date was driving me nuts! I downloaded two different manuals to try and make sense of it, and they did not... But you did! Thank you Alex!!!
My brother in law bought me a automatic watch which is a seiko 807.. I was really puzzled with this date settings.
Thank u for ur vdo. It has helped a lot. 😌
Alex, that's exactly what I needed. Clear, concise and perfectly explained. Best video yet for this type of adjustment on a Seiko. Thanks.
I just got mine, just the cheap SNK805 since it was under $80 and was in green, but came with no manual. I was confused why the day of the week was in 2 languages and how to know if I was setting it for AM or PM. But thanks to your video I think I got it figured out now. Thanks a bunch!
Just got my new seiko5, im new to automatic watches and this video really helps. Thank you!!
Dear Alex!
Thank you very much. The video was very informative for me. I've just got my Orient watch yesterday and with your help I could set the date/day properly.
Thank you so much, You helped me soooo much with this, no more Spanish days for me!
Thank you so much, I just got my first automatic watch today, it's a SNKL41. It's so intimidating but this vid really helped.
OMG than you so much!! i've been stuck with the error without even knowing how to properly adjust the date, until i found your tutorial. Thank You so much!
OMG thank you so much! I managed to change the language, date and time on all my Seiko watches thanks to your video
Thank you so much for this video! I’ve used it maybe 10 times already and will keep coming back as a reference. Thanks!
This sorted my problem, getting the day and date right for a certain time of day; setting it to the day before then winding the watch through to the correct time of the day is the smart way to fix it. Thanks.
I just got my new automatic Seiko watch today. Thank you for such a helpful video. You did such a great job!
i was struggling everyday. thanks for the protip about 1830
Automatics run plus or minus a few seconds a day anyway so
My Seiko auto is about eight years old, lost the owners manual so giving this a try, thanks!
This helped me a lot as a new SKX owner. Thank you!
Thank you, now it's clear how to set up a automatic watch. Mine is a Seiko SKX007K, but the time range is not to set the watch between 09pm-04am (according to the instructions manual)
I have question sir...i am beginer.
So what happened if i quick set the date when it in change zone date..? It will broken.?
But i only do it once..thanks
Thanks for the video. Big help. I just got my first watch today (not a watch guy) and following the instructions was confusing. Your video tutorial made it much easier. And i like the warning on how an automatic movement may get damaged.
Probably the best video for the beginners
I didn't know about not reversing the dials and I thought it was never change the time between certain times meaning I had to wait but now I know it's just putting the hands in to the 6.30 position. Useful thanks sir 👍
Thank you that was very useful with my Sharp Quart..apparently the calendar was set by the jewelry repair guy..but but mine also has French days too! How fun
By far the best tutorial there is. Thank you!
Thanks a lot for this information. I‘ve judt received my Seike SKX007, followed your steps and I‘m ready to go... ON TIME
The easiest way that I remember is set to time adjust mode swing the hands around until the day/date or date fully changes (this means you are in the AM), set hands to 4:20, change day/date, adjust time, done... I dont know anyone who adjusts their time/day/date at 1-4 AM... i've had automatics for years and i have never had to adjust my watch between 1 and 4AM.
Thx for your video!! I tried to set it up before and never worked. Glad to know there is a correct way to do it. Thx again Alex!!
Good block of instruction on using a automatic watch. I have a Glycine divers watch and found this helpful.
I had just printed the manual out, and find out how... This video however is way easier to understand. Thank you so much 😊😊
Thanks! I do appreciate you explaining the mechanism since it gives a better idea of what we're dealing with.
Excellent advice. I remember changing the day and date on mine and then checked out the manual later. Luckily, I had changed the date during the safe period!! On not moving the hands backwards I had heard somewhere that you should go just a tiny amount past the correct time, maybe one tick and then move it back very slightly to the correct time. I personally don't do that but I always wondered why that advice was given. Maybe it related to old watch movements.
@@Sizzle_Bear You got the point
Thanks- until now, I actually thought I’d damage the day/date function by setting the time & cycling through quickly during the ‘danger zone’.
The best video tutorial ever. Thank u soooooo much ❤️❤️❤️❤️
EXCELLENT instructions and straight to the point. Thank you.
Thank you. This was confusing to me. I knew it was something simple I was missing. Just bought an oris. My first automatic watch.
@@silverghost4206 I got the oris aquis date 39.5mm on rubber strap.
@@silverghost4206 Thanks. The gray dial is an great choice as well. I think those are limited edition if we talking bout the same watch.
@@silverghost4206 Black dial and black band.
Really wish I saw this video 2 days ago. Thanx
Thanks a lot for video. Tomorrow my Seiko snk803 will be delivered. I will be able to set that's day & date without any damage caused to that watch 😊
Just got my skx007j today. Thank you very much for this tutorial, very helpfull.
Thank you! This is my 1st watch and you really helped me a lot :) Have a great Friday!
Thanks, good advice. Just one small thing, you should however set your minute hand as the second is at 12 to sync the two hand up.
Simplest explanation I've come across. Thanks!
Very good instructions and video! Thanks for sharing.
WOW Thanks that helped me protect my watch...
Thank you very much! This week I will get my Hamilton Khaki Pilot, so now I know how to handle...
It was very helpful and easy to understand. Thank you
Thanks a lot. Precisely informative!
I just got an automatic watch and out of the box the watch was set to around 11:45. I went to pull the crown out to second position to change time of day and as it when through the first pull to change the date it accidentally shifted the date, it was unavoidable, looser crown. Does this hurt the watch?
Thanks for the video, I was having problems to set the date and day with my Orient Kamasu, now everything is perfect with my watch. Thanks a lot.
Great video, very helpful. Got it done first try! Thanks!!
Thanks for posting, I recently got this watch only skxj007j Japan import model (basically the same in terms of function), all great points and some I did not fully understand until seeing your video :) One thing to add is how the crown screws back down, possibly confusing and disconcerting when first doing it. The manual does not cover very much. You press and hold the crown in while gently turning it upwards (with noon being up of course). I've heard it is possible to strip threads with too much force.
Thanks a lot!! It’s really helping!
Thanks for doing this video. Helped a lot of people.
I have a seiko 5, didn't use it for a month or so.. The time is stuck at 11:30pm, and the date is partially changed.. Is it the same instructions ? Move the hour markers to 6:30 (clockwise) and the rest of the instructions?
thank you very much for this good tutorial now i set time in correct way
Helped me set my new watch, thanks
Thankyou very much, you solved and saved my watch.
I’ve heard of people hacking the watch by rotating the time backwards. Haven’t heard of anybody damaging their watch doing that. Hacking may actually be a waste of time bc of the accuracy. Thanks for the video bough. I have a 007 coming in the mail.
*When I change the date, is it okay if the second hand shows to 12 o'clock?*
Great explanation and description. Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks
One question guys when i screw in the crown i hear the sound of like when im winding the watch im new to this and i really dont want to damge the threads
Great video. Thanks
you can easily brake your watch if you change it between 9pm and 3am because of the gearing at those hours due to the gears are getting ready to turn the dials of date and day. thats why they brake
Can it be 9am-3pm ? What is the difference if you can tell me ? Also how do i know if its 9am or pm ?
I have a Whittnauer automatic watch and I took it to a jeweler to set the date and he did, then after a couple of months it went to Spanish...a multilingual watch?
Informative, thanks. I'm surprised that this watch doesn't hack. ✌🏽
Thank you for showing me how to do it. Godbless
Very good video. I wear Casio digital watches.
so i have SNK793, can i do this method anytime of the day except from 9pm to 3am?
But am i missing something or not, the seconds hand is still not re-configured? I understand there is no hacking, but i want my time exact with the seconds hand.
what if I already change the watch date, not in 6:30 let's say around 9:00 and I already turned the crown counter-clockwise. I already knew how to do it since the sales lady made a demo for me and I know now she did it in a wrong way. Already wearing it for a week and seems to be normal. Is my watch already broken?
How do I get the second hand accurate when it never stops moving unless I turn crown counterclockwise to hold it in place?
(At least that what mine does.)
You are numero uno Mr!
Is this for all seiko? I have a SUR307
Best vid on this!
6:12 The date changes at midnight but the day is 5am.. supossed to be changes the day & date both at midnight?
If a date gear brekes on the NO-DATE(phantom date) automatic watch, then it is not a big deal or what? The rest of a movement then works fine?
Thnks, got my SKX007 yesterday, they are quite rare here in México so i really dont wanna screw it up.
Got a new Seiko 5. Changed the date at 11AM. How do I confirm if any damage has been done. The watch seems to be working fine.
same for me though and couldnt find any answer for it..
Same. But how's the watch doing ?
Does this apply to all Seikos
excellent video sir thank you
is it by following gmt?
Hey i wanna ask. I accidentaly(cz i dont know this rule) changed time on my watch at 1:30 pm i fast forward it around a day. So the date changed a day forward. Does this do something with the watch?? Im kinda lost. Its a seiko 5 model snzh53
Was everything okay? I did the same thing..
Awesome vid, helped alot, I just bought a montblanc sport,
Thank you! Just out of my curiosity, what happens to the months with less than 31 days?? do i need to repeat the same steps to advance the day? or i can just solely change the date/ day and not just time.
Yes, as long as you change the day or date ONLY if the time of the watch is outside the "no time/day/date change window"(usually 9pm to 4am). So for instance, I just changed my day/date to the Saturday 2nd, since it had said Saturday 1st after a 30 day month and the time of my watch was 12:15pm.
Wow thanks for the helpful automatic info! Does it matter how tight I screw the crown down after setting the time? Thanks!
the date changes right at 12 but the day doesn't change until around 2am is that normal ?
Yes some watches start moving the date around 9pm and finish at 3am, some 10 to 2 some change exactly at 12am some at 1 etc
Mine doesn’t till like 10;30 am
Are Omega watches supposed to change the date EXACTLY at 12 midnight? (change the date = immediate jump from one day to the other). Iknow the overall process starts around 11:30, but mine changed before 12 AM (like 11:55) and I want to know whether i might have damaged the date.
I noticed when you change the dat, the hour hand moves a bit, is it normal?
my seiko skx does it too
sorry for my bad english
Thank you for your help. Rochester, nh, K
Why do we have to start from 6:30? Can I do from 5?
???
I have two SKX one SKX007 and one SKX009 both bought at two different times from two different stores. Both have the same problem...I set the time perfectly in the morning and wear it all day with no issues. Keeps great time. But at night when I go to bed I take it off and lay it on the night stand. When I wake up the time is off by 3-4 hours...I am lead to believe its something I maybe am doing wrong. only because both have the same problem....any thoughts???
I have the same watch and I turned it back and the second hand stopped so I stoped. how serious if at all damage do you think I have done to it?
That was very helpful. Thank you
Mine only changes the date when the crown is fully open??
Thank you very much for this tutorial👍👍👍👍
What you say is mainly for Swiss 7750 valjoux movements; it doesn’t matter what you do with a seiko SK.
Why do you say this "is mainly for Swiss 7750 valjoux movements?" I have both. The SKX is non-hacking while the 7750 is hacking.
Recon DMV in simple terms you have to be careful when setting the date on top end Swiss movements. You don’t on SKXs. The reference to hacking is irrelevant.
@@stever7097 Ok.
On my watch, the day number switches to the next one within a few minutes of midnight. Day of the week, however, seems to change sometime between 2-4am. In the video, I noticed that it switched to "Sun" at about 3am. Is this normal? Shouldn't it change exactly or close to midnight?