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adzman808 · 20 May 2013, 07:02 PM

Hi guys

Crown query - no, not the orientation of the logo !!!!!!

I noticed today on my 5 month old ND Sub that the crown doesn't screw all the way down to the case

I realise that i'll need to back this up with a picture, but i thought i'd just ask if this was normal?

I was putting the watch on whilst walking down the stairs (which is pretty dumb in retrospect) and as i held it up to the light coming through the window i noticed for the first time that there is a gap between the crown and the case, i checked the crown was tight, which it is, but i'm still a little concerned

is this a quality issue?

thanks in advance
Adam

aeon888 · 20 May 2013, 07:18 PM

Try dipping your watch in the bath tub, if you see bubbles coming out then yes there is an issue with its crown lock up. hehehe jk... have it check, since it is still under warranty anyway.

diver2012 · 20 May 2013, 07:21 PM

There should be a tiny gap where the crown meets the seal.

Do not force it as you can harm the seal.

Bangel · 20 May 2013, 07:33 PM

A small gap is normal when the crown is screwed down, and it should only be finger tight.

Andad · 20 May 2013, 07:35 PM

Hi Adam,

As has been said this is normal.

If it screwed down to the case there would be a problem with the crown seal.

padi56 · 20 May 2013, 07:50 PM

This has been discussed many many times on forum the crown only needs screwing down just finger tight it does not need any force.If crown is tight to the case then the crown seal in the crown is badly worn or compressed or destroyed its that simple.

Left to right, HEV, Chrono pushers like on Daytona Tudor range,Twin Lock,Triplock.

adzman808 · 20 May 2013, 08:24 PM

thanks guys,

i never screw the crown on any watch more than finger tight, as soon as i feel resistance i stop turning (i understand the seal is the gasket, not the clamp load)

the watch has been immersed in water several times & i've never noticed any leakage

so it seems like all is ok *phew*

cop414 · 20 May 2013, 09:38 PM

Totally norman, you're okay. If yo screw it down so tight that there isn't a gap then you've got a problem.

ecsub44 · 21 May 2013, 03:23 AM

If you consider how the crown works with the seals, you can see that it wouldn't be possible to have the crown bottom-out on the case and still be able to make a reliable seal.

Sous · 21 May 2013, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

This has been discussed many many times on forum the crown only needs screwing down just finger tight it does not need any force.If crown is tight to the case then the crown seal in the crown is badly worn or compressed or destroyed its that simple.

Great pic, padi56, thank you

If I could hijack the thread for a moment--what about the Datejust crown? The crown on my 116200 meets the case when screwed down with finger pressure. I think this is normal, correct?

subtona · 21 May 2013, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

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Greatpicx2

xtra3cats · 21 May 2013, 08:40 AM

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20 May 2013, 07:02 PM	#1
adzman808 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Porto and the UK Watch: 114060 Posts: 176	114060 Crown Query Hi guys Crown query - no, not the orientation of the logo !!!!!! I noticed today on my 5 month old ND Sub that the crown doesn't screw all the way down to the case I realise that i'll need to back this up with a picture, but i thought i'd just ask if this was normal? I was putting the watch on whilst walking down the stairs (which is pretty dumb in retrospect) and as i held it up to the light coming through the window i noticed for the first time that there is a gap between the crown and the case, i checked the crown was tight, which it is, but i'm still a little concerned is this a quality issue? thanks in advance Adam

20 May 2013, 07:35 PM	#5
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	Hi Adam, As has been said this is normal. If it screwed down to the case there would be a problem with the crown seal. __________________ E

20 May 2013, 07:50 PM	#6
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	This has been discussed many many times on forum the crown only needs screwing down just finger tight it does not need any force.If crown is tight to the case then the crown seal in the crown is badly worn or compressed or destroyed its that simple. Left to right, HEV, Chrono pushers like on Daytona Tudor range,Twin Lock,Triplock. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

20 May 2013, 09:38 PM	#8
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,234	Totally norman, you're okay. If yo screw it down so tight that there isn't a gap then you've got a problem. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

21 May 2013, 03:23 AM	#9
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	If you consider how the crown works with the seals, you can see that it wouldn't be possible to have the crown bottom-out on the case and still be able to make a reliable seal. __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

20 May 2013, 07:18 PM	#2
aeon888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 746	Try dipping your watch in the bath tub, if you see bubbles coming out then yes there is an issue with its crown lock up. hehehe jk... have it check, since it is still under warranty anyway.

20 May 2013, 07:21 PM	#3
diver2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 1,373	There should be a tiny gap where the crown meets the seal. Do not force it as you can harm the seal.

20 May 2013, 07:33 PM	#4
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	A small gap is normal when the crown is screwed down, and it should only be finger tight.

20 May 2013, 08:24 PM	#7
adzman808 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Porto and the UK Watch: 114060 Posts: 176	thanks guys, i never screw the crown on any watch more than finger tight, as soon as i feel resistance i stop turning (i understand the seal is the gasket, not the clamp load) the watch has been immersed in water several times & i've never noticed any leakage so it seems like all is ok phew

21 May 2013, 08:40 AM	#12
xtra3cats Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: United States Posts: 931	I love this forum. I learn something new everyday.

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