You are here:

Clocks, Watches/Date function - Swatch Irony Scuba 200 Chrono

Advertisement

Expert: - 5/4/2009


Question
Hi Melvin

I have a Swatch Irony Scuba 200 Chronograph (year 2007 model) and just noticed last night the date changes on 1.38am. Is this normal? Because I have 2 other watches with date function and both changes date at 00.00

Is there anything I can do to adjust the date function on my Swatch or should I bring it for repair?

Thanks
Jonathan - Jakarta, Indonesia  

Answer
Jonathan,

This is not normal.

If you know how to fix it, it is not hard.  You take the movement out of the case, remove the hands, turn the crown (knob) until the date changes, then put the hands on at the 12 o'clock position.

If you don't have the tools or are not comfortable doing that, you can take it to a shop to have it fixed.  This does not affect the watch and if you can live with the date changing at 1:38am, you can leave it like it is.

Kind regards,

Melvin

Clocks, Watches

All Answers

Answers by Expert:

Ask Experts

Volunteer

Melvin Mills

Expertise

I can answer questions regarding the repair of quartz watches and antique American pocket watches. I cannot give appraisals. My expertise is in watches, not clocks.

Experience

I am trained to repair quartz and mechanical watches, both modern and antique. My business focus is on quartz watches and antique pocket watches. I have been in this field for almost 5 years.

Organizations
I belong to the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC).

Education/Credentials
I am a Certified Master Horologist from the National Institute of Horology.

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.