Date wheel moves only half way on 2836-2

[bkdc]

When i advance the time on my watch, the date wheel clicks but it advances only halfway between dates. As I keep winding forward, the date finally moves into normal position. This keeps repeating itself as I keep winding forward.

I took apart the date mechanism and reassembled it. I got it working only temporarily but my problem again resurfaced.

What am I doing wrong? I know this is a simple answer, but I can't seem to figure it out. By the way, the day wheel is not on. I am only using the date wheel on the 2836.

Edited February 17, 2008 by bkdc

[freddy333]

Make sure the clutch lever is seated properly in the 'groove' in the clutch. Otherwise, when you pull the stem out to the winding or time-setting positions, it may not be seating properly. Also, move the stem out to the 1st position (date change setting) & be sure you are turning the date wheel in the right direction. Turned in the wrong direction can result in exactly the problem you described.

[bkdc]

I'm sure it's not the clutch. And yes, I'm turning the date wheel in the correct direction in the 1st setting. The problem lies in the 2nd setting. When i advance the time, I only get the datewheel to rotate half way in between dates until I advance the time a lot more...

I'm pretty sure it's a mechanical issue with the date mechanism but I'm not crafty enough to figure it out.

[Pugwash]

I'm sure it's not the clutch. And yes, I'm turning the date wheel in the correct direction in the 1st setting. The problem lies in the 2nd setting. When i advance the time, I only get the datewheel to rotate half way in between dates until I advance the time a lot more...

I'm pretty sure it's a mechanical issue with the date mechanism but I'm not crafty enough to figure it out.

It sounds like the spring that makes it snap over at midnight has become disengaged.