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TheVTCGuy · 22 March 2011, 04:48 AM

I usually consider myself pretty screwed all the time

but I have noticed something a lot lately, I keep looking down at my watch and finding the actuators loose (unscrewed). I don't really crank it down when I screw them back in (should I?) but was wondering if over time, (my watch is three years old) the threads become a little worn and hence, the buttons unscrew easier

Someone that has had their Daytona for many years please chime in with your experience.

MonBK · 22 March 2011, 04:54 AM

Are you saying you're screwed all the time and unscrewed only once a week?

TheVTCGuy · 22 March 2011, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Are you saying you're screwed all the time and unscrewed only once a week?

Well... yeah.... pretty much.

rmfnla · 22 March 2011, 05:12 AM

That's pretty screwed up!

Tools · 22 March 2011, 05:15 AM

The pusher screw downs are pretty much decorative and really shouldn't be tightened too much...

I imagine that the rotation of your wrist could rub against them and loosen them a bit..

... perhaps you have too much wrist motion.......

MonBK · 22 March 2011, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

The pusher screw downs are pretty much decorative and really shouldn't be tightened too much...

I imagine that the rotation of your wrist could rub against them and loosen them a bit..

There you have it Paul, stop the wrist rotation and get yourself a date instead.

xbox · 22 March 2011, 05:19 AM

I used to notice the same thing ...... nothing a bit of thread-lock couldn't cure

Frogman4me · 22 March 2011, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by monbk

there you have it paul, stop the wrist rotation and get yourself a date instead.

haha

anipit · 22 March 2011, 06:24 AM

Pleaseeeeeeeee.

Try to wear it on right arm for a while.

TheVTCGuy · 22 March 2011, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

The pusher screw downs are pretty much decorative and really shouldn't be tightened too much...

I imagine that the rotation of your wrist could rub against them and loosen them a bit..

... perhaps you have too much wrist motion.......

That could be the problem! And I STILL can't get JJ to call me a Tosser!

SPACE-DWELLER · 22 March 2011, 06:41 AM

The "screws" are mere lock nuts to prevent the chrono pushers being activated when the watch is in water.. even unscrewed the watch is still water proof -- unless you push those pushers!

drtooth73 · 22 March 2011, 07:02 AM

never noticed on mine

nch209 · 22 March 2011, 07:54 AM

red locktite! or find a machinist that can weld those puppys fast!!! Just kidding- but a little extra light twist should keep em closed!

Tunacan26 · 22 March 2011, 08:07 AM

Lotta laughing going on here!!

mpkRolex · 22 March 2011, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

... perhaps you have too much wrist motion.......

nauticajoe · 22 March 2011, 08:46 AM

bighaole · 22 March 2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

The "screws" are mere lock nuts to prevent the chrono pushers being activated when the watch is in water.. even unscrewed the watch is still water proof -- unless you push those pushers!

So, if I'm not going in the water, is there any reason to keep the pushers screwed down, rather than open?

TheVTCGuy · 22 March 2011, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bighaole

So, if I'm not going in the water, is there any reason to keep the pushers screwed down, rather than open?

Fair Question....

MonBK · 22 March 2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bighaole

So, if I'm not going in the water, is there any reason to keep the pushers screwed down, rather than open?

Makes no difference, your preference.

B. Doggy · 22 March 2011, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by anipit

Pleaseeeeeeeee.

Try to wear it on right arm for a while.

Totally. Different hand will deliver different result.....

Grumpy Badger · 22 March 2011, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by B. Doggy

Totally. Different hand will deliver different result.....

Especially if you sit on it til it goes numb!

Rolex116520 · 22 March 2011, 08:28 PM

Yep , mine tends to do that as well . Just tighten them screws a little more or take the watch off when your " at it " .

johnbeth · 22 March 2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolex116520

Yep , mine tends to do that as well . Just tighten them screws a little more or take the watch off when your " at it " .

x2 , u have to stop screwing around!!!

22 March 2011, 04:48 AM	#1
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Daytona Owners... Do you become unscrewed? I usually consider myself pretty screwed all the time but I have noticed something a lot lately, I keep looking down at my watch and finding the actuators loose (unscrewed). I don't really crank it down when I screw them back in (should I?) but was wondering if over time, (my watch is three years old) the threads become a little worn and hence, the buttons unscrew easier Someone that has had their Daytona for many years please chime in with your experience.

22 March 2011, 05:12 AM	#4
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	That's pretty screwed up! __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

22 March 2011, 05:15 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	The pusher screw downs are pretty much decorative and really shouldn't be tightened too much... I imagine that the rotation of your wrist could rub against them and loosen them a bit.. ... perhaps you have too much wrist motion....... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

22 March 2011, 06:24 AM	#9
anipit "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Laura Location: Italy Watch: 16610 + 16220 Posts: 385	Pleaseeeeeeeee. Try to wear it on right arm for a while. __________________ Laura from Italy. 16610 + 16220.

22 March 2011, 07:54 AM	#13
nch209 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Nathan Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,775	red locktite! or find a machinist that can weld those puppys fast!!! Just kidding- but a little extra light twist should keep em closed! __________________ nch209

22 March 2011, 04:54 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Are you saying you're screwed all the time and unscrewed only once a week?

22 March 2011, 05:19 AM	#7
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	I used to notice the same thing ...... nothing a bit of thread-lock couldn't cure

22 March 2011, 06:41 AM	#11
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	The "screws" are mere lock nuts to prevent the chrono pushers being activated when the watch is in water.. even unscrewed the watch is still water proof -- unless you push those pushers!

22 March 2011, 07:02 AM	#12
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	never noticed on mine

22 March 2011, 08:07 AM	#14
Tunacan26 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Florida Watch: Hulk, DJ, Bluesy Posts: 1,890	Lotta laughing going on here!!

22 March 2011, 08:46 AM	#16
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774

22 March 2011, 08:28 PM	#22
Rolex116520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EEC Watch: Daytona & Deepsea Posts: 2,387	Yep , mine tends to do that as well . Just tighten them screws a little more or take the watch off when your " at it " .

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