How many turns of the crown to lock it?

[Ec2016]

Curious as to how many turns of the crown there should be, before the crown is locked. I was under the impression that most Rolex watches should have at least 2 full turns of the crown to lock it.

Specifically, wondering about the Submariner and Explorer II

Thanks.

[bax_tron]

1.5 on my D 16600

many threads and comments on this out there.

doesn't matter, and doesn't seem consistent

[SeaDweller50]

Originally Posted by bax_tron

1.5 on my D 16600

many threads and comments on this out there.

doesn't matter, and doesn't seem consistent

Pun not intended

[Ec2016]

Is less than 1.25x concerning?

Sorry, I did a search and didnt come up with much, other than 2.0x to 3.0x is the norm on new watches.

[Ec2016]

Well, it seems it is not uncommon territory at 1.25x. Searched a little more and found this thread: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=396976

Still, wouldnt mind taking a poll to see how many turns folks are getting before the crown is screwed down

Thanks

[Kevin of Larchmont]

For eighteen years I have just turned until it stops. It has never occurred to me to count.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

For eighteen years I have just turned until it stops. It has never occurred to me to count.

Exactly and the crown should be only just finger tight no force is needed, and there will be a slight gap between the case thats normal and correct.The seal is in the crown head and not with metal to metal contact,and it's how the crown tube sits in the case with the threads exposed affects the turns of the crown there will be tiny differences..

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by padi56

Exactly and the crown should be only just finger tight no force is needed, and there will be a slight gap between the case thats normal and correct.The seal is in the crown head and not with metal to metal contact,and it's how the crown tube sits in the case with the threads exposed affects the turns of the crown there will be tiny differences..

no need to over tighten.

I watched a sales person at an AD turn the crown so tight, I thought you'd need pliers to open it

[cop414]

Originally Posted by padi56

Exactly and the crown should be only just finger tight no force is needed, and there will be a slight gap between the case thats normal and correct.The seal is in the crown head and not with metal to metal contact,and it's how the crown tube sits in the case with the threads exposed affects the turns of the crown there will be tiny differences..

This exactly.

[DLRIDES]

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

For eighteen years I have just turned until it stops. It has never occurred to me to count.

/\ This /\

[Rebel]

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

For eighteen years I have just turned until it stops. It has never occurred to me to count.

This for me as well.

[blue lion]

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

For eighteen years I have just turned until it stops. It has never occurred to me to count.

[Ec2016]

When I had my Omega in for service recently, they changed the crown and tube because it didnt screw in at least 2.0 to 2.5 turns. Noticed on all my other watches, it is between 2.0 and 3.0 turns, including my Sub.

So just wanted to see what normal ranges are. Of course, if it were only 0.5 turns, likely the thread or tube has worn down a bit and needs to be replaced soon.

Where is the line drawn?

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by Ec2016

Curious as to how many turns of the crown there should be, before the crown is locked.

From what starting position?

I turn mine until it stops, simple.

[Lemieux66]

Never even considered this. I just turn it until it stops like some posters above do.

[JSolano305]

Originally Posted by Lemieux66

Never even considered this. I just turn it until it stops like some posters above do.

This.

[crowncollection]

Never counted sorry


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[Ec2016]

To clarify, I screw it in until it doesnt turn anymore too.

There just seems to be a big variance in terms of how many turns each watch takes.

Again, a watch that will only screw in 1/2 a turn, probably needs to be serviced. Some take 2 or 3 full turns to be screwed in. Just seeing what an acceptable range is.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by Ec2016

To clarify, I screw it in until it doesnt turn anymore too.

There just seems to be a big variance in terms of how many turns each watch takes.

Again, a watch that will only screw in 1/2 a turn, probably needs to be serviced. Some take 2 or 3 full turns to be screwed in. Just seeing what an acceptable range is.

Unless you are marking the actual starting position of the crown and the point at which it engages the threads I am still not sure how you could know how many turns it is taking.

[Ec2016]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Unless you are marking the actual starting position of the crown and the point at which it engages the threads I am still not sure how you could know how many turns it is taking.

I am looking at the position of the crown on the crown, and then counting the turns from fully tight to unlocked.

[Cerachrom12]

I have owned half a dozen Rolex over the last 25 years, and never had one where crown is screwed down after half a turn. Also never was concerned how many turns it took to lock down the crown either. Odd thread. OP, do you have suspicions your watch is not genuine or normal?

[Ec2016]

Originally Posted by Cerachrom12

I have owned half a dozen Rolex over the last 25 years, and never had one where crown is screwed down after half a turn. Also never was concerned how many turns it took to lock down the crown either. Odd thread. OP, do you have suspicions your watch is not genuine or normal?

No concerns about it being genuine, zero.

Moreso to see if I need to take it in. Had seen an old thread where a watch repair person stated there should be 2.5x full turns. This is consistent or close to my other watches, but I have a watch that takes only 1 or 1 1/4 turns before it is unlocked. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=298211

Also as noted, Omega noted to me that if it wasnt at least 2.5 full turns, it needed to be addressed. I got my Omega back and it is now 2.5 to 3 turns (it was 1/2 a turn when i sent it in). That is Omega of course, but thought Rolex might be similar.

So i guess another way to put it - at what point should i take it in?

Will be calling RSC this afternoom, but they havent been open since 5pm Central yesterday, so was hoping to get the forums feedback in case anyone happens to know.

[rph08]

Like several others have already stated, I have never bothered to count how many turns it takes to tighten the crown. I've never had any problems by simply getting it finger tight. There's no need to try and wring it off by over tightening.

[brucethemanlee]

Hand tight


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[Chadridv]

Isn't responding "hand tight" and turning it "till it stops" a little obvious fellas?

Maybe I'm wrong, but I think the OP is asking more about the standard number of rotations to determine whether or not there's a potential issue with the threading. Threading on a crown can get cross threaded or even stripped, either could affect the number of rotations, and either could indicate a problem with the crown and function.

[Ec2016]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

Isn't responding "hand tight" and turning it "till it stops" a little obvious fellas?

Maybe I'm wrong, but I think the OP is asking more about the standard number of rotations to determine whether or not there's a potential issue with the threading. Threading on a crown can get cross threaded or even stripped, either could affect the number of rotations, and either could indicate a problem with the crown and function.

Yes, thank you! You put it much more eloquently than me.

That is exactly what I am looking for.

Thank you again!

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by Ec2016

Yes, thank you! You put it much more eloquently than me.

That is exactly what I am looking for.

Thank you again!

[watchwatcher]

Finger tight...and until it stops.

[wireking1]

Same number of turns as it takes licks to get to center of a tootsie pop...

[Ec2016]

Originally Posted by wireking1

Same number of turns as it takes licks to get to center of a tootsie pop...

you must have a strong licker