Rolex OYSTER PERPETUAL DAY-DATE Series User manual

DAY-DATE
OYSTER PERPETUAL

WEARING THE WATCH
FOR THE FIRST TIME
Before being worn for the first time, or if it has
stopped, a Rolex watch must be wound manually
in order to function correctly and precisely.
Towind the watch manually, unscrew the winding
crown completely, then turn it several times
clockwise. (Turning in the other direction has
noeffect.) A minimum of 25turns is required for
adequate partial winding.The watch will then
bewound automatically as long as it is worn on
the wrist. Carefully screw the crown back down
against the case to ensure waterproofness.

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Rolex watch is a symbol of its status
as a Superlative Chronometer.This
exclusive designation attests that it
has successfully undergone a series of
specific final controls by Rolex in its own
laboratories in addition to the official
COSC certification of its movement.
This unique testing of its chronometric
precision, waterproofness, self-winding
and reliability pushes back the
boundaries of performance and makes
Rolex a benchmark for excellence
in mechanical watches. For further
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THE HEART OF THE DAY-DATE MODELS
OYSTER PERPETUAL DAY-DATE 4-5
USING YOUR WATCH
OVERVIEW 6-7
SETTING THE WATCH 8-11
ROLEX SERVICE
CARING FOR YOUR ROLEX 12-13
AFTER-SALES SERVICE 14-15
WORLDWIDE SERVICE NETWORK 16
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USING
YOUR WATCH
ROLEX
SERVICE
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DAY-DATE MODELS
OYSTER PERPETUAL
DAY-DATE
The ultimate watch of prestige,
the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date was the
first calendar wristwatch to indicate, in
addition to the date, the day of the week
spelt out in full in a window on the dial.
Available only in precious metals, it
embodies Rolex excellence and quickly
became the watch for influentialpeople.
Its Oyster case, guaranteed waterproof
to a depth of 100metres (330 feet),
is a paragon of robustness and elegance.
The winding crown, fitted with the
Twinlock double waterproofness system,
screws down solidly against the case.
The sapphire crystal, with a Cyclops lens
at 3o’clock for easy reading of the date,
is virtually scratchproof.
The Oyster Perpetual Day-Date is
equipped with a self-winding mechanical
movement entirely manufactured
byRolex.

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USING
YOUR WATCH
ROLEX
SERVICE
THE HEART OF THE
DAY-DATE MODELS
OVERVIEW
Hour hand
Minute hand
Seconds hand
Date window
Day of the week window
Twinlock winding crown with
double waterproofness system

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YOUR WATCH
ROLEX
SERVICE
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DAY-DATE MODELS
SETTING THE WATCH
Screwed-down position (position 0)
The crown is completely screwed down
against the case. When the crown
is in this position, the Oyster Perpetual
Day-Date is guaranteed waterproof
to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet).
Manual winding (position 1)
The crown is unscrewed.To wind the
watch manually, turn the crown
clockwise; turning in the other direction
has no effect. When setting the watch
for the first time or after the watch
has stopped, complete a minimum
of25turns for partial winding.

Initial winding and setting
Initial winding and setting
A. Wind the watch manually (see page 8).
B. Set the time by turning the hands
clockwise and noting the date and day
change at midnight (see pages 10-11).
C. Set the date and the day
(see pages 10-11).
After every use, carefully screw the crown
back down against the case to guarantee the
waterproofness. Return the crown to position1
and apply light pressure on it while screwing
it down clockwise against the case.The crown
should never be unscrewed underwater.
Unscrew and then pull out

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USING
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ROLEX
SERVICE
THE HEART OF THE
DAY-DATE MODELS
Setting the date and the day (position 2)
The crown is unscrewed and pulled out
to the first notch.
To set the date, turn the crown
clockwise.
To set the day of the week, turn the
crown counterclockwise.
During these operations, the watch
continues to function.
Setting the time (position 3)
The crown is unscrewed and pulled
out to the second notch.The seconds
hand is stopped, allowing you to set the
time to the precise second.To set the
hour and minute, turn the crown in either
direction.To avoid confusion between
a.m. and p.m. hours, move the hour
hand to 12 o’clock. If the date changes,
it ismidnight.

Unscrew and then pull out
After every use, carefully screw the crown
back down against the case to guarantee the
waterproofness. Return the crown to position1
and apply light pressure on it while screwing
it down clockwise against the case.The crown
should never be unscrewed underwater.

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ROLEX
SERVICE
USING
YOUR WATCH
THE HEART OF THE
DAY-DATE MODELS
CARING FOR
YOUR ROLEX
Thanks to Rolex expertise, your watch
will require very little day-to-day care.
You can help preserve its lustre by
cleaning it occasionally with a microfibre
cloth.You can also wash the case and
bracelet from time to time using soapy
water and a soft brush. After wearing
your watch in the sea, it is important to
rinse it with fresh water to remove any
salt and sand deposits.

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Before cleaning your watch, always
ensure that the crown is screwed down
properly against the case to guarantee
waterproofness.

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ROLEX
SERVICE
USING
YOUR WATCH
THE HEART OF THE
DAY-DATE MODELS
AFTER-SALES
SERVICE
Rolex watch servicing ensures that
your timepiece will continue to
perform optimally and meet Rolex’s
stringent requirements in terms of
precision, reliability and waterproofness
throughout its life.
The timekeeping accuracy of your watch
is largely dependent on high-performance
lubricants specially developed by Rolex
to minimize friction and prevent wear
of components.To guarantee continued
accuracy and waterproofness, Rolex
recommends that you periodically return
your watch to an Official Rolex Retailer or
Service Centre for professional servicing.
When your watch is serviced by a Rolex
watchmaker, the watch is completely
dismantled and all of its components
are cleaned. Each individual component
is closely examined and those that
nolonger meet Rolex’s functional and
aesthetic specifications are replaced
with genuine Rolex parts.
The movement is carefully lubricated
then tested to guarantee its timing
accuracy; the case and the metal bracelet
are meticulously refinished to restore

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their lustre.Your Rolex then undergoes
a series of rigorous technical tests and
checks to guarantee its waterproofness,
power reserve and precision.
After a complete Rolex service, your
watch is covered by a service guarantee.

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ROLEX
SERVICE
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YOUR WATCH
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DAY-DATE MODELS
WORLDWIDE SERVICE
NETWORK
The network of Official Rolex Retailers
and Service Centres covers more than
100 countries around the world and
draws on the expertise of highly skilled
watchmakers, carefully selected and
trained by Rolex.
Official Rolex Retailers can advise you on
all the technical aspects of your watch’s
functions. Whether your bracelet needs
sizing or it is time for a complete service,
highly qualified Rolex watchmakers are
on hand worldwide to meet all of your
service needs.
For a list of Official Rolex Retailers and
Service Centres, please visit rolex.com.

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