{"id":38345,"date":"2026-07-22T17:02:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T00:02:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/?p=38345"},"modified":"2026-07-23T09:45:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T16:45:17","slug":"how-to-set-the-date-and-time-on-a-rolex-datejust","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/watch-101\/how-to-set-the-date-and-time-on-a-rolex-datejust.html","title":{"rendered":"How To Set The Date and Time On a Rolex Datejust"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

To set or adjust a Rolex Datejust<\/a>, unscrew the winding crown, wind it about 25 clockwise turns, then pull the crown out one notch to adjust the date and out to the final notch to set the time. Crown positions vary slightly by model, and older non-quickset versions change the date only by advancing the hands past midnight. When finished, push the crown back in and screw it down against the case. The guide below covers how to set, adjust, or change the time and date on both quickset and non-quickset versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part of the brand’s collection since 1945, the Rolex Datejust is the ultimate everyday luxury watch. While the model comes in a vast assortment of styles including different sizes, metals, bracelets, bezels, and dial designs, what remains constant across all Datejust watches is its time and date functionality. The hour, minute, and seconds hands are always placed at the center while the date window is always found at the 3 o’clock position. In true Rolex<\/a> fashion, the Datejust watch is easy to use and operate but there are a few things to keep in mind when setting the time and date. Read on for our quick guide on how to set or adjust the date and time on a Rolex Datejust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quickset vs Non-Quickset Datejust<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Earlier models of the Rolex Datejust did not yet have the quickset date feature. A quickset date feature means that the date can be set independently from the timekeeping hands. Conversely, on a non-quickset Datejust, the minute and hour hands have to be advanced past midnight to change the numeral in the date window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rolex introduced the quickset date function to the Datejust lineup in 1977 with the introduction of Caliber 3035<\/a> movement. So if your Datejust was made in 1977 or later and is powered by Caliber 3035 or subsequent movements (Cal. 3135, 3136, or 3235) then it has the quickset feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a simple way to identify which version you own:<\/p>\n\n\n\n