Unscrew the crown counterclockwise if your Rolex has a screw-down crown
Pull the crown out to the first position
Turn the crown to set the date, if your model has a date function and the date is not in the danger zone
Pull the crown out to the second position
Turn the crown to move the hands and set the time
Move the hands forward past 12 to confirm AM or PM if needed
Set the exact time
Push the crown back in fully
Screw the crown clockwise until it is secure, if applicable