The 8900 doesn't have a regular quick set date - the way it's done it to use the hour hand that is adjusted in 1 hour clicks, and run that around the dial (forwards or backwards, whichever is closest to the date you need). This is much faster than moving the hour and minute hands through 24 hours, which is what I have to do on my Rolex 1680 Sub with the 1575 movement...
Ah.In the 2nd position of the crown and not the 3rd...
I don't think I've caught that specific information in the instruction booklet.
I'll try that. Thanks.
And eventually, the system will fail and you'll need to send it for repair.
My advise: Don't use it too often.
And eventually, the system will fail and you'll need to send it for repair.
My advise: Don't use it too often.
Once a month shouldn't hurt?
Eventually, everything fails. I've replaced my share of hour wheels on watches equipped with this function, but generally speaking when they fail, it's well past the time for service anyway. As long as it's not used excessively, using it "normally" I wouldn't be too concerned. As above I do recommend taking the shorted possible route to the day you want, so it shouldn't be more than 1/2 a month either way.
No, it won't. Again if you are not using it excessively, it should be fine.
Maybe I've seen too many issues with closer friends and I'm not objective, but I'll try to avoid 8900 series in the future (I already sold an Aquaterra Master Chronometer).
Maybe I've seen too many issues with closer friends and I'm not objective, but I'll try to avoid 8900 series in the future (I already sold an Aquaterra Master Chronometer).
Sure, but if you avoid every mechanical watch that has ever had an issue, you will be wearing G-shocks...
Under normal use, this hour wheel isn't a problem. If people are using it all the time or going through 25 days to get to the next date instead of going backwards, yes it can wear out like anything can.
What do you mean? I'm afraid to ask. I don't see many complaints in the internet. How many friends have had this movement and were disappointed? Did you have a problem with it?
I've seen this happening with 8500 movements, to be honest. 2 planet Ocean and 1 Aquaterra. They told me it's a common issue, but I can't say so with rigorous numbers.
Try Google: "omega 8500 jumping hour issue"
I asked before but not sure I ever got answer:
When you start to change date and start turning hour hand, should we do it “click by click” or it is ok to spin it faster (like when you want to winde manualy)?
I go slow way - click by click and every few date changes (24 clicks) I rest a little. Just decided to do so but if Archer or other competent members says it is ok to turn faster than I will do so 😀😀
Yes, I’m well aware of the issue, as a watchmaker I’ve repaired this many times.
Unless you know how the feature was used by the owner, and if the watch was serviced regularly, saying this is something that will fail with normal use is not really supported by any real evidence.
Yes, I’m well aware of the issue, as a watchmaker I’ve repaired this many times.
Unless you know how the feature was used by the owner, and if the watch was serviced regularly, saying this is something that will fail with normal use is not really supported by any real evidence.
