My new GMT2

[hbk75]

Hey folks,

After all the advices that I gotta from you guys..especially JJ..I've made a purchased on a new gmt 2 16710..pics coming up soon..However I am having some problems now..I've noticed that screwing back the crown on the gmt is not as easy as the 14060m which I owned previously..It took me 3 attempts just to bring the crown in..once the crown didn't went in..2nd time, the crown stuck at the beginning of the screw thread, didn't continue and got the crown out again..3rd time it went in successfully..will it hurt the watch?

[padi56]

Congratulations on your new GMT.perhaps its just because the crown is a bit smaller on the GMT.Just be careful as long as you do not cross thread it [very hard to do] your watch will be fine.Now if you think perhaps there is a problem with it,then my advice get it back to the AD, for them to check it out.

[madformac]

I've had this problem twice.

First time was with a Rolex Date back in 2000. I think it was a slightly rough bit on the thread. Eventually it settled down and was fine.

Second time it happened was back in August when I purchased a Submariner 16610. It stuck in much the same way so I went back to the AD and they were fine about it and offered to swap it for a new one. But I ended up with a Panerai instead!

I'd try and avoid screwing it in and out repeatedly though. But try and get back to your AD and get them to check it out. If its more than just a "new" thread thats causing it they will sort it out.

[C.J.]

Congratulations on the watch I've had tricky crowns in the past that settled down in time. I'd still have the AD give it a look though

[mike]

Congrats! I love the GMT.
I've also had that, give it some time.

[colemanitis]

If it's troubling you then bring it in. A $5k watch should work flawlessly right out of the box IMHO. Keep us updated.

[Flyjet601]

I had the same with my GMT...but you get use to it and it works fine.

[hbk75]

for the reply, I think the problem does not lies with the watch..Could be the wrong method I employed..So it is very hard to cross thread the tube? I've tried again yesterday and it works ok..just one attempt to get the crown in and the winding was smooth..so assuming everything is ok?

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by hbk75

for the reply, I think the problem does not lies with the watch..Could be the wrong method I employed..So it is very hard to cross thread the tube? I've tried again yesterday and it works ok..just one attempt to get the crown in and the winding was smooth..so assuming everything is ok?

Congrats on your new acquisition, hbk. Great looking watch....we look forward to the pics!!

I do realise that the smaller TWINLOCK is a bit fiddly compared with the larger TRIPLOCK crown.

Here's a tip....

When you're about to screw the crown in, hold your thumb against the crown and push straight in!! Once you feel the head of the crown rim touch the stem, give a clockwise twist until you feel the thread catch on.

This requires a bit of practice, but once you get it, you should be fine.

Good luck - JJ

[hbk75]

Hi JJ,

Tried again just now and went in ok with just one attempt..

The gmt2 really fits better than my 14060m..most probably because of the shorter clasp..

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by hbk75

Hi JJ,

Tried again just now and went in ok with just one attempt..

The gmt2 really fits better than my 14060m..most probably because of the shorter clasp..

Fair enough, but to each his own. I've found that guys with larger wrists are somehow more comfortable with the longer Sub clasp. At least, I've always preferred the longer clasp.

When I look at the shorter one, I somehow feel like it's been chopped off!!

[madformac]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Fair enough, but to each his own. I've found that guys with larger wrists are somehow more comfortable with the longer Sub clasp. At least, I've always preferred the longer clasp.

When I look at the shorter one, I somehow feel like it's been chopped off!!

Yes, I feel my 14060M sits better on the wrist than the Explorer II but then I do have 8" wrists!

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by madformac

Yes, I feel my 14060M sits better on the wrist than the Explorer II but then I do have 8" wrists!

WOW!! That's a friggin sledge-hammer, you tosser!!
Well, like I said, the guys with the larger wrists would find the longer clasps more comfortable.

[jaycee]

I'm glad I'm not alone in having this problem...quite often it takes me a few attempts to get it right! I'm always worried about cross-threading. I tend to change time zones a lot (worst being Mumbai at GMT + 5hrs 30 mins!!) so I have this problem quite often.

My GMT2 is going back to a local AD again I dropped the watch a few months back and they said the watch just needed regulating. They did that but it's barely within chronometer specs and it's nowhere near as good as the +2secs/day that it kept when I bought it. Oddly enough it keeps better time when on a winder.

Is it ok to wear a T*g H****R F1 for a few days or should I hide my watch while the Rolex is undergoing surgery?

[Edensknight]

Wow! Congratulations, and, enjoy your new Rollie! Can't wait to see pics!

[ROLEX4EvEr]

congrats Bro! Pics

[mailman]

Congrats man. Enjoy it in good health.

[hbk75]

And old rollie

[steve-o]

When I put the crown back in I press in on it and roll it back slightly til I feel it "click" or go "tink"...hard to describe, it's the feeling when the threads are ready to be engaged...then I screw it in clockwise. I'd hate to cross thread it.
Cheers,
Steve-O

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by steve-o

When I put the crown back in I press in on it and roll it back slightly til I feel it "click" or go "tink"...hard to describe, it's the feeling when the threads are ready to be engaged...then I screw it in clockwise. I'd hate to cross thread it.
Cheers,
Steve-O

That's one way of doing it....especially with the Twinlock crown. The Triplocks somehow screw in much easier.

JJ