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Paulrol · 30 October 2009, 12:23 AM

Hi all, thank heavens I found this forum.

I have a 2007 rolex explorer 2. I got out of the bath the other day and the crown was unscrewed. I have heard it may still be waterproof but is that true? I am not sure what type of crown I have.

Please let me know if you can help

Thanks a million

Paul

Idle Swede · 30 October 2009, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulrol

Hi all, thank heavens I found this forum.

I have a 2007 rolex explorer 2. I got out of the bath the other day and the crown was unscrewed. I have heard it may still be waterproof but is that true? I am not sure what type of crown I have.

Please let me know if you can help

Thanks a million

Paul

Don't panic, you should be safe, but just in case I would take it to a watchmaker to make sure.

Welcome to the forum.

Lamone · 30 October 2009, 12:29 AM

Leo is 100% right.
For peace of mind, take it to a watchmaker to make sure no water got in.

Paulrol · 30 October 2009, 12:56 AM

So does that mean I need to send it away to rolex?

How does the crown business work?

Thanks again

Idle Swede · 30 October 2009, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulrol

So does that mean I need to send it away to rolex?

How does the crown business work?

Thanks again

No, don't send it away.

Can't you just go to a Rolex AD that has a watchmaker on premises or an independent watchmaker that can open it up and check it for you?

That should be a simple procedure.

padi56 · 30 October 2009, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulrol

So does that mean I need to send it away to rolex?

How does the crown business work?

Thanks again

Your twin lock watch will be fine even with the crown unscrewed your watch will still have the crown tube seals and high water resistance.And if you did have any water in your watch first signs the crystal would steam up with condensation.

Paulrol · 30 October 2009, 01:03 AM

Rolex AD? But if they open it do they not have to re-seal it again?

I just figured it would have to go away as when I had it serviced it went away

Quicksilver · 30 October 2009, 01:09 AM

I would do nothing - I am sure your watch is fine. If you have damaged it in some way then it will not take long to show and then you can take it in to be repaired

Nick1959 · 30 October 2009, 01:10 AM

I think it has to go away only something need to be done. They should have a certified watch maker and equipments to open and see how things are

Bullyterrier · 30 October 2009, 02:33 AM

This quote from watchmaker in the watchTech section of the forum:

"While it is always best to keep it screwed down, water resistance does not come from the screw down crowns. It is purely the gaskets. The screw down feature is there as a fail safe, incase you pull the crown out under water.

When water testing with a Witschi ALC2000, perhaps the industry standard dry tester. Watches are tested with the crown unscrewed."

This was discussed regarding leaving a crown unscrewed on a submariner.

Paulrol · 30 October 2009, 05:22 AM

Thankyou all for taking the time to come back to me.

Paul.

1000ftSub · 30 October 2009, 05:24 AM

Is the watch still working okay?

30 October 2009, 12:23 AM	#1
Paulrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: uk Posts: 4	Rolex Explorer panic!! Hi all, thank heavens I found this forum. I have a 2007 rolex explorer 2. I got out of the bath the other day and the crown was unscrewed. I have heard it may still be waterproof but is that true? I am not sure what type of crown I have. Please let me know if you can help Thanks a million Paul

30 October 2009, 01:09 AM	#8
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	I would do nothing - I am sure your watch is fine. If you have damaged it in some way then it will not take long to show and then you can take it in to be repaired __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

30 October 2009, 01:10 AM	#9
Nick1959 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 558	I think it has to go away only something need to be done. They should have a certified watch maker and equipments to open and see how things are __________________ Regards, Nick Rolex Oyster Perpetual, DSSD,TT GMT IIC Daytona SS Breitling Chronomat CX 20000 Swiss Military,Longine Grande

30 October 2009, 02:33 AM	#10
Bullyterrier "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 1,343	This quote from watchmaker in the watchTech section of the forum: "While it is always best to keep it screwed down, water resistance does not come from the screw down crowns. It is purely the gaskets. The screw down feature is there as a fail safe, incase you pull the crown out under water. When water testing with a Witschi ALC2000, perhaps the industry standard dry tester. Watches are tested with the crown unscrewed." This was discussed regarding leaving a crown unscrewed on a submariner. __________________ So Mote it be.

30 October 2009, 12:29 AM	#3
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Leo is 100% right. For peace of mind, take it to a watchmaker to make sure no water got in.

30 October 2009, 12:56 AM	#4
Paulrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: uk Posts: 4	So does that mean I need to send it away to rolex? How does the crown business work? Thanks again

30 October 2009, 01:03 AM	#7
Paulrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: uk Posts: 4	Rolex AD? But if they open it do they not have to re-seal it again? I just figured it would have to go away as when I had it serviced it went away

30 October 2009, 05:22 AM	#11
Paulrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: uk Posts: 4	Thankyou all for taking the time to come back to me. Paul.

30 October 2009, 05:24 AM	#12
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	Is the watch still working okay?

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