Daytona pushers and water question

[solrac6262]

Hi Guys,


when the Daytona pushers are in the open position, are they water resistant?

I probably washed my hands and remember last week did a quick cleaning with water, without noticing until today one of the pushers not fully closed, I tighten the pusher, just curious TIA

[Mystro]

Yes, totally WR to 100M+. Pushers open or screwed down has nothing to do with WR.

[solrac6262]

thank you for the info

[Tools]

Originally Posted by solrac6262

Hi Guys,


when the Daytona pushers are in the open position, are they water resistant?

. . .

They are lock-nuts to keep the pusher from being pushed when necessary. They have no function in sealing.

They should never be more than finger tight to avoid putting unnecessary pressure against the pusher rods and causing them to fail/break.

[gamingdoctor]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Yes, totally WR to 100M+. Pushers open or screwed down has nothing to do with WR.

That's interesting, I always thought an important part of water resistance was the crown being fully screwed in. Can you explain more about this?

[Socal Runner]

I would still keep them screwed in washing or submerging in water - you never know.

[Spoonage]

My understanding is for the pushers screwed in or not WR is still the same... However when they are screwed in it prevents accidentally activating the pusher while submerged in which then there could be an issue????

[KatGirl]

Common sense dictates keeping them closed, unless using them. It’s not rocket science. Why take any chances?

Kat


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[Tools]

Originally Posted by gamingdoctor

That's interesting, I always thought an important part of water resistance was the crown being fully screwed in. Can you explain more about this?

The crown and the pusher lock-nuts are completely different in function and construction.

In both cases though, the seals are inside around the stems. Water is not going to enter the watch as long as they are in good condition. The seal in the top of the crown is the third barrier, it does not open the watch up like a jar of pickles.

[subtona]

Originally Posted by Tools

The crown and the pusher lock-nuts are completely different in function and construction.

In both cases though, the seals are inside around the stems. Water is not going to enter the watch as long as they are in good condition. The seal in the top of the crown is the third barrier, it does not open the watch up like a jar of pickles.

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[77T]

Originally Posted by solrac6262

Hi Guys,

when the Daytona pushers are in the open position, are they water resistant?

Yes
The pushers have gaskets like Larry (Tools) said. They are protected about the same as a twin lock crown (2 o-rings)

The crown is a Triplock of course.

The reason Rolex gives for screwing down the crowns and pushers is to avoid pushing them in and releasing while under water. A repetitive motion like that movement while under water could defeat the seal by mechanical friction.

You have nothing to worry about unless your gaskets are perished.


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