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le_baroudeur · 27 January 2012, 02:52 AM

Hello,
I had just a little question for you, and would be very pleased if you could answer me:

I dive with my LV submariner, it is my only precious watch, and don't want it to be flooded... my rolex AD recommend a complete gasket change every 3 years: but imho, the less you change the crown tube, the less you damage the threads over the years (60 years / 3years = 20 replacements of the crown tube.. )

What would you recommend:

- Service every 5 years and no pressure test needed?
(the most comfortable solution for me, do you think that the crystal gasket does take risks at five years old? When does he lose waterproofness?)

or

- Service every 7 years and just crystal gasket change (or all gaskets) every 3 years

Thank you very much for advance !!

handsfull · 27 January 2012, 03:41 AM

Service 8 years from purchase (new), every 6 years thereafter. Pressure test every year. Replace crystal/gasket/crown tube ONLY when needed or every 8 years, whichever comes first.

Thats what I would do. YMMV.

padi56 · 27 January 2012, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by le_baroudeur

Hello,
I had just a little question for you, and would be very pleased if you could answer me:

I dive with my LV submariner, it is my only precious watch, and don't want it to be flooded... my rolex AD recommend a complete gasket change every 3 years: but imho, the less you change the crown tube, the less you damage the threads over the years (60 years / 3years = 20 replacements of the crown tube.. )

What would you recommend:

- Service every 5 years and no pressure test needed?
(the most comfortable solution for me, do you think that the crystal gasket does take risks at five years old? When does he lose waterproofness?)

or

- Service every 7 years and just crystal gasket change (or all gaskets) every 3 years

Thank you very much for advance !!

Depending on how much you dive if you plan to do a lot of diving in a year with many hours underwater then pressure check twice a year.Now most high street jewellers/watchmakers could pressure test to 200m plus thats fine for scuba if a pass then its fine for scuba.If you are recreational diver say dive once or twice a year pressure check once a year or two.Now regarding crowns and crown tubes these are just normal serviceable items that are often replaced as part of normal routine service anyway.

TSW · 27 January 2012, 06:29 AM

Full service every 6 year!

Passionata · 27 January 2012, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by handsfull

Service 8 years from purchase (new), every 6 years thereafter. Pressure test every year. Replace crystal/gasket/crown tube ONLY when needed or every 8 years, whichever comes first.

Thats what I would do. YMMV.

I d take in every 7years rest i agree,PT every year

le_baroudeur · 26 February 2012, 12:30 AM

How long does it take for the crystal gasket to "dry" and crack?

Rikki · 26 February 2012, 01:03 AM

It depends on what kind of chemicals it comes in contact with. Acetone or fingernail polish remover can dry it out in short order and even take paint of the insert other than ceramic. My service recommendations are 5 years service every other year water test. If you are around other corrosive chemicals test every 6 months. Rikki

Lentz · 26 February 2012, 04:24 PM

Wow,

There sure are some knowledgable guys here.
I've always wondered the same thing.

27 January 2012, 02:52 AM	#1
le_baroudeur "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rennes, FRANCE Posts: 802	Water and crystal gasket: when does he "break"? Hello, I had just a little question for you, and would be very pleased if you could answer me: I dive with my LV submariner, it is my only precious watch, and don't want it to be flooded... my rolex AD recommend a complete gasket change every 3 years: but imho, the less you change the crown tube, the less you damage the threads over the years (60 years / 3years = 20 replacements of the crown tube.. ) What would you recommend: - Service every 5 years and no pressure test needed? (the most comfortable solution for me, do you think that the crystal gasket does take risks at five years old? When does he lose waterproofness?) or - Service every 7 years and just crystal gasket change (or all gaskets) every 3 years Thank you very much for advance !! __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons.

27 January 2012, 06:29 AM	#4
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Full service every 6 year! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

26 February 2012, 12:30 AM	#6
le_baroudeur "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rennes, FRANCE Posts: 802	How long does it take for the crystal gasket to "dry" and crack? __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons.

26 February 2012, 01:03 AM	#7
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	It depends on what kind of chemicals it comes in contact with. Acetone or fingernail polish remover can dry it out in short order and even take paint of the insert other than ceramic. My service recommendations are 5 years service every other year water test. If you are around other corrosive chemicals test every 6 months. Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

27 January 2012, 03:41 AM	#2
handsfull "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: J Location: The great Midwest Watch: youlookinat? Posts: 2,369	Service 8 years from purchase (new), every 6 years thereafter. Pressure test every year. Replace crystal/gasket/crown tube ONLY when needed or every 8 years, whichever comes first. Thats what I would do. YMMV.

26 February 2012, 04:24 PM	#8
Lentz Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Silence Dogood Location: 30189-7453 Watch: too many Posts: 95	Wow, There sure are some knowledgable guys here. I've always wondered the same thing.

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