Garrard Watch - How To Change The Date

[MrCrow]

Good afternoon and apologies if this the wrong forum; just joined.

 

I have inherited a Garrard watch from my father (who inherited it from his) but I cannot see how to change the date. I've tried pulling the winding pin out a little way, a long way (not to break it of course!), winding backwards... all to no avail. And my watch knowledge is practically zero.

 

It may be broken but I just wondered if you'd have any insight on this. Pictures below: obviously, the strap isn't original and I have no idea about the back - provenance is very slim.

 

Many thanks in advance!

 

[Marc]

I suspect that the date quick set is by cycling back and forth between 00:00hrs and 20:00hrs.

Pull the stem to the setting position and advance the hands past the 12 o'clock position. If the date doesn't change then this is 12:00hrs so keep advancing the hands round to 12 again (00:00hrs) and the date should change over.

Now adjust the hands backwards to the 8 o'clock position (20:00hrs), you may see the date jumps ever so slightly, and then go forwards again past 12 (00:00hrs), the date should change again.

You should be able to keep cycling backwards and forwards between 20:00hrs and 00:00hrs and the date should advance one day each time.

 

By the way that's a nice watch, and pretty good quality. I have a Garrard sitting in my to do box and am very much looking forward to sorting it out and wearing it.

A slighter later vintage than yours though.

I believe that the company was the same Garrard that made the high quality record turn tables.

 

Enjoy

Edited November 13, 2015 by Marc

[rogart63]

I suspect that the date quick set is by cycling back and forth between 00:00hrs and 20:00hrs.

Pull the stem to the setting position and advance the hands past the 12 o'clock position. If the date doesn't change then this is 12:00hrs so keep advancing the hands round to 12 again (00:00hrs) and the date should change over.

Now adjust the hands backwards to the 8 o'clock position (20:00hrs), you may see the date jumps ever so slightly, and then go forwards again past 12 (00:00hrs), the date should change again.

You should be able to keep cycling backwards and forwards between 20:00hrs and 00:00hrs and the date should advance one day each time.

 

By the way that's a nice watch, and pretty good quality. I have a Garrard sitting in my to do box and am very much looking forward to sorting it out and wearing it.

A slighter later vintage than yours though.

I believe that the company was the same Garrard that made the high quality record turn tables.

 

Enjoy

Just berfore me .Agree there with Marc . Or let it stop for one day until you you catch up in date :)

Edited November 13, 2015 by rogart63

[MrCrow]

Thanks for the quick replies! Appreciated. Looks like it's a 24 hour one as the date is, as you've said, advancing when twice past 12:00. Pity it doesn't go backwards as I only needed to go one day back :D

 

Never mind, just glad I've got the watch.

 

Thanks again - it's all good now!