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Blackbird date advancement?


hackR

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I just recently acquired a gorgeous Blackbird in a trade..this watch deserves a lot more attention - it's a great piece...

I'm trying to sort out if this watch has a date adjustment/advancement problem...when I pull out the stem/crown to the stop before the time adjustment last stop, the stem/crown just spins in both directions w/o advancing the date...there doesn't appear to be a working date advancement stop...however, when I set the time via the last stop going past midnight the date changes perfectly...all other functions work fine...so the only way I can change the date is by winding the time round-n-round-n-round; full 24 hour cycles...argh!...

Soooo, is the date adjustment/advancement on this watch broken?...any advice is welcome...

I realize i may need a full service...but am wondering if someone has experienced this or know what could be causing it...simple or complex "fix"...

Thanks...R

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this is an easy, $10 fix (i can sense your sigh of relief already).

for the blackbird, when you have the crown out at the typical date-setting position (ie. the seconds hand at 3:00 should still be running), turn the crown towards you as opposed to away from you to change the date ;)

now where's my $10??!? :bangin:

deltatahoe

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The crown adjustment positions on my BlackBird are kind of finiky. At times i have to pull the crown to the outer most position (time setting), and then push back to the date setting position to engage the date change.

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there is a definite stop before the last stop/time change position...turning the stem in EITHER direction does not advance the date...

i will fiddle with it a little more, but i posted this because i couldn't find a position for the date to advance...i have quite a few watches, and this one seems to not work as the others...so i was wondering if someone with a Bird has experienced the same problem and/or know...obviously, there's been mods to the a7750 for this date configuration...and am wondering if i have someone broken/disconnected or what...as i said, tho, the date advances fine at midnight and is actually very nicely spaced in the date windows...

any other ideas/advice?...

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agree on the service, but am trying to avoid that...

looking for someone that might know or have experienced this problem...and whether this is a small or large issue...simple or complex fix...

i have read somewhere (i think it was a Lanikai post) that the a7750 date mechanism for this specific watch is custom and parts may be difficult or impossible to source...so if i may be staring at a part problem, i might not want to get it serviced...

the watch runs great otherwise...and really is a great looking piece...

this watch is a definite for anyone who likes Breitlings...as the brushed bracelet is great and this watch would look equally good on rubber or leather...

R-

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I have the Blackbid replica and mine works perfectly. I was a bit concerned about the date modification, but date setting, date change and alignment of the numbers are very good. Great piece, too bad I do not wear it much.

Hope it works out for you!

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I had this problem with 2 of my Blackbirds. Yes...

You don't need to service the whole movement. NOT needed. but you need to take a look underneath the dial, like The Zigmeister decribed in the post (see link by Rolexman).

If you can't do it yourself, just make a printout of the post and see a watch smith who can get the hands and dial off. It is a easy fix. Did not cost me more than 30usd.

cheers.

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woo hoo!...

great...thanks, guys!...

this is what this forum is all about...i appreciate the teamwork...not just for your assistance, but moreover for The Zigmeister's tremendous support as well...

I don't have the tools to work this, so i'll take it to a watchsmith -- WITH a color print out of the The Zigmeister post...

@hooky --> was your problem/resolution the same as what Rolexman experienced?...

thanks, Rrolexman...i appreciate the direction and the assist...

re: the Blackbird...i love this watch...the bracelet is great...i love its look...nice dial/AR...probably a bit too blue'ish...actually makes the dial look mocha/dark gray...

R-

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Yes, had similar problem, date setting did not work. Could spin the crown for hours without change it date. easy fix, but dial needs to go off to get it done.

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