Triplock Crown & Tube

[Whiskey]

I've been parusing over the previous threads over the years showing detailed diagrams of the triplock, tube, and gaskets.

I could never quite understand how all three components interact with each other based on the diagrams alone. It'd be much better if there was an actual video/model showing how all three worked together.

Judging from the diagrams alone, am I reading it correctly that when you push down on the crown in-order to catch the first thread, you in essence are pushing in the tube also? Then, once you catch that first thread, the tube is now "stationary" and only the crown moves while threading???

To add, when the crown is OUT and in the winding position, is that visible black gasket on the crown/stem, or is it on the tube????

Finally, once tightened, if water were to penetrate and flood the watchcase, would the water enter the watch at the BASE of the watchcase, OR, would it go up and under the crown, the down past the 3 seals between the stem and the tube, and into the watchcase????

Like I said, the diagrams don't really explain this clearly. I'd really like to see a model in action.

If I were to visit Rolex Canada Headoffice which is only 2 subway stops from my work, would they have this model????

Thanks

[postiff]

Originally Posted by Whiskey

I've been parusing over the previous threads over the years showing detailed diagrams of the triplock, tube, and gaskets.

I could never quite understand how all three components interact with each other based on the diagrams alone. It'd be much better if there was an actual video/model showing how all three worked together.





Thanks

I’ll get to work tomorrow on my AutoCAD and se what I could do…

[postiff]

Originally Posted by postiff

I’ll get to work tomorrow on my AutoCAD and se what I could do…

I had a nice message this morning requesting copies of “my drawings”

I figured I would clear this up.

I am a smarta$$ This is just my nature. There is no way I would ever try to attempt drawing something of that caliber. Besides possibly being illegal as I have not obtained written approval to complete such a task. I am too busy here at work just trying to get my work items done. These multi-story government projects do not draw themselves. Sorry if I go your hopes up.

[Tools]

No Whisky,You are leaving out a part..

There is the crown, tube, and stem.........The tube never moves and is attached firmly to the case (screwed in). The crown is affixed atop the stem. When you push in the crown, you are pushing the stem down into the tube, which has the outside threaded to mate with the inside threads of the Crown.

Yes, the tube has an O-ring outside that is visible and seals against the base of the crown, an additional gasket seals at the top of the crown to the top of the tube, however, the main seals are inside the tube and seal around the shaft of the stem while allowing it to move up and down.

These diagrams never show the lower part of the stem which goes into the movement and engages the different gears at each detent when you pull the crown out: