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Lost Texan · 15 March 2010, 12:11 PM

I recently purchased a Two Tone blue face ceramic sub. Awesome watch. Last night i was trying to change the time for day light savings and the stem wouldn't pull out past the winding position. I pushed it back and turned it a bit and finally it popped out and i was able to set the time. This happened on two different occasions this weekend and has happened once in the past. The first time it happened, i had the service department at my AD look at it. He said everything appeared in great shape but didn't give an explanation as to why it may have happened.

My question is, is this normal for a new watch to do this? I could understand a breakin period but i don't want to break my watch.

Thanks for your time and expert advice.

John

1000ftSub · 15 March 2010, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lost Texan

I recently purchased a Two Tone blue face ceramic sub. Awesome watch. Last night i was trying to change the time for day light savings and the stem wouldn't pull out past the winding position. I pushed it back and turned it a bit and finally it popped out and i was able to set the time. This happened on two different occasions this weekend and has happened once in the past. The first time it happened, i had the service department at my AD look at it. He said everything appeared in great shape but didn't give an explanation as to why it may have happened.

My question is, is this normal for a new watch to do this? I could understand a breakin period but i don't want to break my watch.

Thanks for your time and expert advice.

John

Hello John,

I am sure no expert but i have hear of this happening before. Sometimes the inside of the crown needs to be oiled.

Or maybe theres a peace of dirt on the inside tricking your rolexes crown.

Lost Texan · 15 March 2010, 01:07 PM

How would i go about oiling the crown stem? Is it something i can do? I would assume that a very light weight oil should be used. Almost like the oil that comes with a beard trimmer.

Any other technical advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!

padi56 · 15 March 2010, 10:03 PM

On new watches the winding stem is sometimes stiff,but in general it will loosen up.Just use it a few times like to manual wind your watch etc it will be fine then.There is no need for any type of oil as AD service have looked at your watch and they say its fine, just work the crown a few times then it will be OK.

Earl · 15 March 2010, 10:20 PM

Lost Texan · 15 March 2010, 10:55 PM

padi56, thank you for the response. I will take your advice and enjoy my watch. After further research last night through this great forum, I discovered that it is a no-no to oil the stem. Glad I did some more research before making that mistake.

This is my first Rolex so I am new to all of this. Thank you again.

Earl, why the pointing and laughing?

MikeyTX · 16 March 2010, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Lost Texan

padi56, thank you for the response. I will take your advice and enjoy my watch. After further research last night through this great forum, I discovered that it is a no-no to oil the stem. Glad I did some more research before making that mistake.

This is my first Rolex so I am new to all of this. Thank you again.

Earl, why the pointing and laughing?

He just stuck loads in padi56's cigars ...................

JEC · 16 March 2010, 09:19 AM

Half the new (never worn) Rolexes I handle have stiff crown actions. It takes time to bed in. Sometimes it can be a real pain, you feel like you might break something.

Rikki · 16 March 2010, 10:12 AM

Actually the setting mechanism might be under greased which is an internal problem. What can result is premature wear of these parts ,It's under warranty have it looked at by RSC. Rik

MikeyTX · 16 March 2010, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rikki

Actually the setting mechanism might be under greased which is an internal problem. What can result is premature wear of these parts ,It's under warranty have it looked at by RSC. Rik

Best suggestion yet.

mmmmp · 16 March 2010, 12:49 PM

I understand your concern, but yes, mine did the same thing. (BTW - the TT Bluesy is my grail.)

I bought my first BNIB SUB and had a bit of a time getting it to 'hack' and / or lock into the proper position. (I don't set / reset my watch often....really, only at DST.)

I know what you're talking about, but after the first 6 - 10 times you make an adjustment, it will start to lock into place quickly. I sure as hell wouldn't be oiling anything or taking it in for service yet.

Don't worry, these things are almost bulletproof when treated properly.
Good luck brother,
Mark

Lost Texan · 17 March 2010, 01:21 AM

Thanks every one. I love this forum. I wam going to see how it goes over the next few months. The Service department looked it over a few weeks ago and everything appeared in order. I will let it find it's groove as a new watch.

Love this watch.

MikeyTX · 17 March 2010, 01:26 AM

John, I know our subs are water proof but all this rain stinks. So, I'm sending it up I-35 just for you.

Lost Texan · 17 March 2010, 01:36 AM

Send it South to Marble Falls. I need it to refill my stock tank. We don't need any rain here. if we get anymore, i'll be using my boat to get to work.

MikeyTX · 17 March 2010, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Lost Texan

Send it South to Marble Falls. I need it to refill my stock tank. We don't need any rain here. if we get anymore, i'll be using my boat to get to work.

Our pasture is so under water ...............

I can't even bring in road base to rebuild the private road.

15 March 2010, 12:11 PM	#1
Lost Texan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dallas Watch: TTSubC & DSSD Posts: 73	Submariner Question for Tech Experts I recently purchased a Two Tone blue face ceramic sub. Awesome watch. Last night i was trying to change the time for day light savings and the stem wouldn't pull out past the winding position. I pushed it back and turned it a bit and finally it popped out and i was able to set the time. This happened on two different occasions this weekend and has happened once in the past. The first time it happened, i had the service department at my AD look at it. He said everything appeared in great shape but didn't give an explanation as to why it may have happened. My question is, is this normal for a new watch to do this? I could understand a breakin period but i don't want to break my watch. Thanks for your time and expert advice. John

15 March 2010, 10:03 PM	#4
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,045	On new watches the winding stem is sometimes stiff,but in general it will loosen up.Just use it a few times like to manual wind your watch etc it will be fine then.There is no need for any type of oil as AD service have looked at your watch and they say its fine, just work the crown a few times then it will be OK. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

17 March 2010, 01:26 AM	#13
MikeyTX "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Skunk Hollow, TX Watch: Rolex 116613LN Sub Posts: 2,198	John, I know our subs are water proof but all this rain stinks. So, I'm sending it up I-35 just for you. __________________ JJ ........... Still missing you bro. May you enjoy the eternal peace the almighty has blessed you with.

15 March 2010, 01:07 PM	#3
Lost Texan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dallas Watch: TTSubC & DSSD Posts: 73	How would i go about oiling the crown stem? Is it something i can do? I would assume that a very light weight oil should be used. Almost like the oil that comes with a beard trimmer. Any other technical advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

15 March 2010, 10:20 PM	#5
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616

15 March 2010, 10:55 PM	#6
Lost Texan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dallas Watch: TTSubC & DSSD Posts: 73	padi56, thank you for the response. I will take your advice and enjoy my watch. After further research last night through this great forum, I discovered that it is a no-no to oil the stem. Glad I did some more research before making that mistake. This is my first Rolex so I am new to all of this. Thank you again. Earl, why the pointing and laughing?

16 March 2010, 09:19 AM	#8
JEC Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: J. Location: Montreal Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 232	Half the new (never worn) Rolexes I handle have stiff crown actions. It takes time to bed in. Sometimes it can be a real pain, you feel like you might break something.

16 March 2010, 10:12 AM	#9
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	Actually the setting mechanism might be under greased which is an internal problem. What can result is premature wear of these parts ,It's under warranty have it looked at by RSC. Rik

16 March 2010, 12:49 PM	#11
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	I understand your concern, but yes, mine did the same thing. (BTW - the TT Bluesy is my grail.) I bought my first BNIB SUB and had a bit of a time getting it to 'hack' and / or lock into the proper position. (I don't set / reset my watch often....really, only at DST.) I know what you're talking about, but after the first 6 - 10 times you make an adjustment, it will start to lock into place quickly. I sure as hell wouldn't be oiling anything or taking it in for service yet. Don't worry, these things are almost bulletproof when treated properly. Good luck brother, Mark

17 March 2010, 01:21 AM	#12
Lost Texan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dallas Watch: TTSubC & DSSD Posts: 73	Thanks every one. I love this forum. I wam going to see how it goes over the next few months. The Service department looked it over a few weeks ago and everything appeared in order. I will let it find it's groove as a new watch. Love this watch.

17 March 2010, 01:36 AM	#14
Lost Texan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dallas Watch: TTSubC & DSSD Posts: 73	Send it South to Marble Falls. I need it to refill my stock tank. We don't need any rain here. if we get anymore, i'll be using my boat to get to work.

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