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Tridor · 29 June 2021, 08:52 AM

So, I collected my Tridor DD back from Rolex Authorized service today. Looks good, except there's a slight gap between the case and the crown. It wasn't there before the service and none of my other Rolexes have it. Shouldn't the case be flush with the crown? If so, then I'll have to take it back. Attached are a couple of photos. A first world problem, I know. Thanks, folks.

kieselguhr · 29 June 2021, 08:54 AM

You didn’t mention so I have to ask. Did you try screwing it in?

Tridor · 29 June 2021, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kieselguhr

You didn’t mention so I have to ask. Did you try screwing it in?

Yes, I did. The photos depict the crown screwed down all the way.

Cambo · 29 June 2021, 09:01 AM

Maybe the new O-ring is stiff? Just spitballing

sleddog · 29 June 2021, 09:30 AM

No, the crown shouldn't be 'flush', or touch the case.
It only needs to be finger tight, and just enough to snug into the rubber O-ring.
By snug, I don't mean tight either. Biggest mistake you can make is try to over tighten these, as all you do is crush the rubber seal. Just like in the plumbing trade, finger tight on rubber/teflon connections + a quarter turn. On a watch, just a light snug touch is all that is needed.

Tridor · 29 June 2021, 09:37 AM

Thanks, sleddog!

904VT · 29 June 2021, 10:09 AM

Interesting in looks, seems like the Tudors. Maybe thicker gaskets after being replaced

Tools · 29 June 2021, 10:09 AM

As mentioned, if the crown hits the case the gasket in the crown cannot seal.

The gasket is at the top of the crown, and seals against the top of the tube so there needs to be clearance at the bottom, to allow the top to seat properly.

The twinlock is on the left and you can see the red gasket inside the crown.

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enjoythemusic · 29 June 2021, 10:14 AM

Normal, you have a new gasket.

dannyp · 29 June 2021, 11:23 AM

The crown also tapers down at the bottom, towards the case, so no matter what it'll look like there's a big gap that doesn't actually exist.

29 June 2021, 08:52 AM	#1
Tridor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Ozone Watch: DD, DJ, SubC Date Posts: 1,666	Help with Crown So, I collected my Tridor DD back from Rolex Authorized service today. Looks good, except there's a slight gap between the case and the crown. It wasn't there before the service and none of my other Rolexes have it. Shouldn't the case be flush with the crown? If so, then I'll have to take it back. Attached are a couple of photos. A first world problem, I know. Thanks, folks. Attached Images __________________ "Never complain about the air-conditioning on a private jet." - Michael Nesmith

29 June 2021, 09:01 AM	#4
Cambo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Cam Location: North of 49th Watch: Rolex/Grand Seiko Posts: 1,934	Maybe the new O-ring is stiff? Just spitballing __________________ 16618 126710BLRO 116500 LN (White) 228235 228239 SBGK002

29 June 2021, 09:30 AM	#5
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	No, the crown shouldn't be 'flush', or touch the case. It only needs to be finger tight, and just enough to snug into the rubber O-ring. By snug, I don't mean tight either. Biggest mistake you can make is try to over tighten these, as all you do is crush the rubber seal. Just like in the plumbing trade, finger tight on rubber/teflon connections + a quarter turn. On a watch, just a light snug touch is all that is needed. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

29 June 2021, 09:37 AM	#6
Tridor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Ozone Watch: DD, DJ, SubC Date Posts: 1,666	Thanks, sleddog! __________________ "Never complain about the air-conditioning on a private jet." - Michael Nesmith

29 June 2021, 10:09 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	As mentioned, if the crown hits the case the gasket in the crown cannot seal. The gasket is at the top of the crown, and seals against the top of the tube so there needs to be clearance at the bottom, to allow the top to seat properly. The twinlock is on the left and you can see the red gasket inside the crown. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

29 June 2021, 08:54 AM	#2
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	You didn’t mention so I have to ask. Did you try screwing it in?

29 June 2021, 10:09 AM	#7
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 7,024	Interesting in looks, seems like the Tudors. Maybe thicker gaskets after being replaced

29 June 2021, 10:14 AM	#9
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,163	Normal, you have a new gasket. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

29 June 2021, 11:23 AM	#10
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	The crown also tapers down at the bottom, towards the case, so no matter what it'll look like there's a big gap that doesn't actually exist.

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