{"id":27242,"date":"2021-04-26T11:21:56","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T10:21:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/?p=27242"},"modified":"2022-09-14T12:15:31","modified_gmt":"2022-09-14T11:15:31","slug":"how-to-set-the-date-and-time-on-a-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/04\/how-to-set-the-date-and-time-on-a-watch\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set the Date and Time on a Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The most important thing for\nany watch owner to know is how to set the date and time on their timepiece.\nWithout this knowledge, it will be a challenge to ensure that the watch is\ntelling the correct time and may make the wearer unintentionally late for\nevents. A watch owner should be able to rely on their timepiece to accompany\nand assist them in their day-to-day lives, and so periodically checking and\nadjusting the time is a useful skill. This may initially seem to be a simple task,\nbut if it is done incorrectly, it can cause lasting damage to the movement of\nthe watch. Keep reading for our simple guide on how to set the date and time on\na watch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It is vital to remember that the date and time should not be adjusted between 9pm and 3am. This is because the gears that cause the date to change are in motion during this time. Any manual adjustments to the date and time while the gears are moving can chip one of the gears which will cause long-term issues within the movement of the watch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before attempting to change the date and time on a watch, it is advised that the watch should have power, so it is best to wind a hand-wound watch<\/a>, wear an automatic watch<\/a>, or replace the battery in a quartz watch before beginning. The best time to set the date and time on a watch is either 6.30am or 6.30pm. This is because at these times, the gears are not in motion, and it is easy to remember as both the hour and minute hands will be pointing downwards towards 6 o\u2019clock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Setting the Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The basic function of a watch\nis that it displays the time, so setting the time is the best place to start.\nSome watches do not have additional date and day functionalities, so the time\nis the only function that needs to be set. To set the time in most automatic watches,\nthe crown should be pulled out by one click. Once the crown is in the correct position,\nit ought to be rotated clockwise until the hands display the precise time. If\nin doubt, the exact time can be checked using a radio, television, or radio-controlled\nclock to ensure that the watch is as precise as possible. The only precaution\nthat must be taken is not to turn the crown anticlockwise as this motion can\ncause damage to the movements of some watch models. If in any doubt about how\nbest to complete this process, it is always advised to refer to the watch\nmanual or visit the manufacturer for advice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Setting the Date and Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In order to set the date and day\non most mechanical watches, the crown needs to be pulled out all the way. To set\nthe date, the crown should be turned clockwise, and for the day it ought to be\nturned anticlockwise. The best practice is to set the day and date to the one\nprevious to the current date or day. This is because mechanical watches tend to\nwork on a 24-hour time scale, and as the dial only exhibits 12 hours, it is\nhard to tell whether the watch is exhibiting day or night-time. Once the previous\nday has been set, the crown can then be used to adjust the time until the date\ndisplay changes to the current and correct one. This will happen once the hands\npass midnight. The time can then be set to be correct too and the process of\nsetting the date and time is complete. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once any adjustments have been\nmade, the crown should be returned to its original position. It is always\nadvisable to consult the watch manual or visit the manufacturer if there is any\nuncertainty about how to set the date and time on a watch in order to avoid any\naccidental damage to the movement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are your thoughts on our\nguide on how to set the date and time on a watch? Was it useful for you? Let us\nknow in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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