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How To Set Watches

HOW DO I SET MY WATCH?
Please read before setting your watch

Winding your watch:
For most watches you must first unscrew the crown counter clockwise. The stem will spring out by itself. Rotate the crown clockwise about 20-30 revolutions. This will give the watch an initial pre charge. If you do not wear the watch on a daily basis you will need to charge your watch as it will de-wind as it sits. While wearing the watch the kinetic movement maintains the watches power and keeps the time and charge. You will never need to replace a battery as the watch is fully mechanical. We do recommend that you have your watch serviced once a year, as all automatic replicas require. Any watch repair shop should be able to do this for your. Our automatic replicas come with a Japanese Miyoca movement. One of the highest quality Japanese movements in today's market.

Setting the date and time:
Unscrew the crown so it releases. Pull the crown out one detent and rotate the crown counter clockwise to scroll through the days. If today is the 15th you want to initially set the date to the 14th. Next gently pull the crown out to the next detent. Rotate the hands counter clockwise until the date flips to the 15th. Now you know that it is the 15th AM. If you are setting the time to 6:00 P.M rotate the hands one more revolution and then to 6:00 PM. For chronograph date indicator press the side button to achieve the same results. See more detail.

Sizing your watch:
For metal bands we recommend that you take the watch to a watch repair shop. They should be able to size the watch for you for about $5.00. Leather band watches are sized differently depending on the security clasp. Unscrew pin, pull it out, unscrew next pin and pull it out. Separate the link and screw back together. If you have any questions please email us to service@exactreplicas.net and we will walk you through it.

Opening the Clasp - Submariner
Flio the clasp with the rolex logo open

Ligt the clasp fully open then pull the small tab up              

Care of your New Watch:
Like any other fine quality watch, water does damage. Avoid submerging your watch or wearing it in the shower. Although your watch is manufactured with proper O-rings and gaskets. Water may still make its way into the casing, usually, due to crowns not fully seated. All automatic watches require servicing sooner or later. A good tune up will ensure a long lasting watch. Quartz battery operated watches typically need a new battery every two to three years. (to save battery life make sure the chronograph stop watch is not running when not in use) Any watch repair shop should be able to service your watch.

Setting time
After setting your watch you must Physically wear the watch 24-48hr so the watch has time to wind itself up and keep time properly.

You have just received your new watch. Odds are that it currently isn't running. There are no batteries in it at all. It stores energy inside it as you wear it and move around, we recommend wearing the watch for a full few days to really get it going.

Watch Care and Crown Positioning for the Rolex Datejust

Pos. 1 - Wearing position   Fully screwed-down crown.  In this position the (Genuine Rolex) Datejust chronometer is warranted pressure-proof to a depth of 330 feet (100 meters).  The watch is ready to be worn.

Pos. 2 - Hand winding position   Crown unscrewed to the point where it is free of the screw threads.  Watch is in position for hand winding if necessary.

Pos. 3 - 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.

Pos. 4 - 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.

Watch Care and Crown Positioning for the Rolex President Day-Date 

Pos. 1 - Pressure-proof position   The crown is fully screwed down.  In this position the (Genuine Rolex) Day-Date chronometer is pressure-proof to a depth of 330 feet (100 meters).

Pos. 2 - Hand winding position   Crown unscrewed to the point where it is free of the screw threads.  Watch is in position for hand winding if necessary.

Pos. 3 - 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.

Pos. 4 - 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.

Watch Care and Crown Positioning for the Rolex GMT II and Explorer II 
 
Pos. 1 - Pressure-proof position   The crown is fully screwed down.  In this position the (Genuine Rolex) Day-Date chronometer is pressure-proof to a depth of 330 feet (100 meters).

Pos. 2 - Hand winding position   The Crown is unscrewed to the point where it is free of the screw threads.  Watch is in position for hand winding if necessary.

Pos. 3 - 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.

Pos. 4 - 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.

Setting time on: COSMOGRAPH DAYTONAS

Pos. 1 - Pressure-proof position   Unscrew the button in the anti-clockwise direction.

Pos. 2- Softly pull the button out a little bit. The best way to do this is to use first and second finger and use finger knuckle as a lever in order to pull the button out with as little force as possible. You can feel a little "click"! Now you can set the time by turning it anti-clockwise. When time is set, push the button back in the whole way and turn the button clockwise for a few rounds.