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Fabuloso · 24 June 2009, 07:13 AM

Which way should the Rolex crown point when the submariner triplock crown is fully closed?

Neither of my two subs look like the pic below. One points to 7 o'clock position, while the other points to 10 o'clock.

karmatp · 24 June 2009, 07:19 AM

Consider yourself extremely lucky if they line up. They are not produced to line up, most of the one's I have had are sideways or upside down.

rinket · 24 June 2009, 07:20 AM

Im pretty sure the crown is not made to line up in any particular fashion. It may just be coincidence that the watch in the photo lines up.

Jocke · 24 June 2009, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Fabuloso

Which way should the Rolex crown point when the submariner triplock crown is fully closed?

Neither of my two subs look like the pic below. One points to 7 o'clock position, while the other points to 10 o'clock.

The crown should be at 3 o'clock position, if it's not you got a fake.

Sorry

The crown will only line up straight at 5% of the watches, so don't bother just enjoy the watch.

Jocke

2th Dr · 24 June 2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

The crown should be at 3 o'clock position, if it's not you got a fake.

Jocke

exxondus · 24 June 2009, 01:31 PM

before 45 of yrs, it should point north

after that,it will point south

cheers!

AndersB · 24 June 2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by exxondus

before 45 of yrs, it should point north

after that,it will point south

cheers!

???

A joke or? The correct information has already been provided above.

mcjp6 · 24 June 2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AndersB

???

A joke or? The correct information has already been provided above.

Yes, a joke, he is not referring to the crown I think...at least not the crown on the watch..

AndersB · 3 July 2009, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexBuddy

In reality final position depends on the engagement point when it first starts threading. I don't know how to explain it, but even from before trying to get crown point up I've noticed that you can change position on things like soda caps by changing it's position when thread first engages.

But soda caps (to use that example) are constructed in a slightly different way. If you look inside the cap, the threads have gaps and run parallel (and hence the cap can end up in different positions depending on the engagement point). A Rolex crown however has just one uninterrupted thread inside. IMO the crown will end up in practically the same position every time unless you tamper with the threads or force it, which may damage the watch.

Z-Sub · 24 June 2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by exxondus

before 45 of yrs, it should point north

after that,it will point south

cheers!

Just need some Viagra

Z-Sub · 24 June 2009, 03:41 PM

The position of the crown at the completely closed position changes and advances clockwise with time as the rubber gasket gets thinned with use.

Roselló · 24 June 2009, 07:25 AM

Mine points to 10 o'clock when is fully closed. Not a big deal for me.

nat · 24 June 2009, 07:30 AM

I have been positively blessed with the crown pointing to 12 o'clock on my sub date.
Aleluia, Aleluia.....

Voltaire · 2 July 2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by nat

I have been positively blessed with the crown pointing to 12 o'clock on my sub date.

I agree. When I got my sub date, I was absolutely delighted that the crown pointed perfectly straight up.

SilverTrain · 24 June 2009, 07:33 AM

It should point ... NORTH!

I agree ... it's pot luck; just don't over-tighten it to get it lined up!

tommypit · 24 June 2009, 07:45 AM

My sub faces 12. I think theyare all different

PeterT · 24 June 2009, 07:54 AM

Only one of my watches lines up. The watch in the photo may have had the crown loosened for the photo.

P.

sexner · 24 June 2009, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by PeterT

Only one of my watches lines up. The watch in the photo may have had the crown loosened for the photo.

P.

That's my theory, too, the crown is unscrewed for photography purposes.

Dan Pierce · 24 June 2009, 08:13 AM

Luck of the draw.

dP

SLS · 24 June 2009, 07:55 AM

Just don't screw it down all the way!

Scott

snow_rocks · 24 June 2009, 08:01 AM

My sub points to 7 am, or was that 7 pm. Now I am confused.

SSD · 25 June 2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by snow_rocks

My sub points to 7 am, or was that 7 pm. Now I am confused.

Mine points straight down, 6:00 AM or PM. Whatever, seems we need GMT winding crowns.

I know, I know, I'm leaving now...

JJ Irani · 24 June 2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SLS

Just don't screw it down all the way!

Scott

LocoNBroko · 24 June 2009, 10:00 AM

Hmmm, both of mine line up like the one in the picture.

Fabuloso · 25 June 2009, 06:54 AM

So based on all the comments i gather the position of a fully closed crown is completely random. Still I ask, what determines the position? I have to believe that all the crowns are made the same, right?

chris_1001 · 25 June 2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Fabuloso

So based on all the comments i gather the position of a fully closed crown is completely random. Still I ask, what determines the position? I have to believe that all the crowns are made the same, right?

It depends on how/where the pieces were threaded, i.e. where the crown threading started. Chances are the crown is chucked in random positions thus the thread will be oriented different...

snow_rocks · 25 June 2009, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by chris_1001

It depends on how/where the pieces were threaded, i.e. where the crown threading started. Chances are the crown is chucked in random positions thus the thread will be oriented different...

There is a better chance for the crown to be threaded correctly for alignment. The case tube would be trickier since the start point of the thread has to be in the correct position for the crown to align!

chris_1001 · 25 June 2009, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by snow_rocks

There is a better chance for the crown to be threaded correctly for alignment. The case tube would be trickier since the start point of the thread has to be in the correct position for the crown to align!

Either part, just used the crown for example...

But yeah, mine does not line up, and if it did I'd be impressed...

Daytonaboy1977 · 25 June 2009, 07:57 AM

Only ever had 1 that lined up and that was my Daytona!!

Rebel · 26 June 2009, 06:34 AM

Not a single one of my three ever lined up north.....

24 June 2009, 07:13 AM	#1
Fabuloso "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 27	Triplock Crown Position on Submariner Which way should the Rolex crown point when the submariner triplock crown is fully closed? Neither of my two subs look like the pic below. One points to 7 o'clock position, while the other points to 10 o'clock.

24 June 2009, 07:19 AM	#2
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Consider yourself extremely lucky if they line up. They are not produced to line up, most of the one's I have had are sideways or upside down. __________________ My grails:

24 June 2009, 03:41 PM	#11
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	The position of the crown at the completely closed position changes and advances clockwise with time as the rubber gasket gets thinned with use. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

24 June 2009, 08:13 AM	#19
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24 June 2009, 07:55 AM	#20
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Just don't screw it down all the way! Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

24 June 2009, 07:20 AM	#3
rinket "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jersey Watch: Submariner Posts: 14	Im pretty sure the crown is not made to line up in any particular fashion. It may just be coincidence that the watch in the photo lines up.

24 June 2009, 01:31 PM	#6
exxondus "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 568	before 45 of yrs, it should point north after that,it will point south cheers!

24 June 2009, 07:25 AM	#12
Roselló "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SA, Texas. Watch: * { SD & DJ } * Posts: 943	Mine points to 10 o'clock when is fully closed. Not a big deal for me.

24 June 2009, 07:30 AM	#13
nat "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT, USA Posts: 141	I have been positively blessed with the crown pointing to 12 o'clock on my sub date. Aleluia, Aleluia.....

24 June 2009, 07:33 AM	#15
SilverTrain Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: London, UK Posts: 42	It should point ... NORTH! I agree ... it's pot luck; just don't over-tighten it to get it lined up!

24 June 2009, 07:45 AM	#16
tommypit Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: tommy Location: NYC Watch: 2005 TT Sub Black Posts: 279	My sub faces 12. I think theyare all different

24 June 2009, 07:54 AM	#17
PeterT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Watch: 16613 16710 16600 Posts: 1,021	Only one of my watches lines up. The watch in the photo may have had the crown loosened for the photo. P.

24 June 2009, 08:01 AM	#21
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	My sub points to 7 am, or was that 7 pm. Now I am confused.

24 June 2009, 10:00 AM	#24
LocoNBroko Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Watch: GMTIIcSUBUBFDSDDS Posts: 334	Hmmm, both of mine line up like the one in the picture.

25 June 2009, 06:54 AM	#25
Fabuloso "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 27	So based on all the comments i gather the position of a fully closed crown is completely random. Still I ask, what determines the position? I have to believe that all the crowns are made the same, right?

25 June 2009, 07:57 AM	#29
Daytonaboy1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Uk Watch: Various Posts: 1,103	Only ever had 1 that lined up and that was my Daytona!!

26 June 2009, 06:34 AM	#30
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	Not a single one of my three ever lined up north..... __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

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