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rolley7 · 19 March 2014, 11:38 AM

While wearing my Explorer 2 42mm which is less than a year old, I have a few times noticed the crown being unscrewed about 3 or 4 turns. Do you think this is a problem or just happens sometimes with the movement of wearing it. I always screw it down tight. I have only noticed this probably 3 times. But it bothers me. Any thoughts?

watchwatcher · 19 March 2014, 11:51 AM

That doesn't sound right. I have never experienced that with any watch I've owned. I would have someone take a look at it.

Tools · 19 March 2014, 11:53 AM

It's not physically possible for it to unscrew itself..

Jake B · 19 March 2014, 12:05 PM

Own hundreds of watches....never had one come unscrewed on its own.

datejusting · 19 March 2014, 12:06 PM

I've been wearing Rolex watches for 30 years and that has not happened to me yet. I suspect there are times when you do not screw the crown down finger tight, or perhaps you loosen it without realizing it.

Old Expat Beast · 19 March 2014, 12:12 PM

Impossible. But this query has come up more than once in recent months I recall.

tkerrmd · 19 March 2014, 12:14 PM

Needs a check up

SWISSAHOLICS · 19 March 2014, 12:18 PM

Sounds like an issue with the case tube. Is it under warranty?

RolexJNJ · 19 March 2014, 12:31 PM

Sounds paranormal!

Jake B · 19 March 2014, 12:34 PM

My guess is you're putting your hands in some tight pockets, sleaves or something (&) and it's grabbing the coin-egde of the crown & gradually unscrewing a tiny bit at a time.

I don't believe in long sleeves and my wife's been grabbing in my pockets for so many years that they're loose as hell

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subtona · 19 March 2014, 12:50 PM

I would have it looked at.
Ive never had a crown unscrew.

balboa73 · 19 March 2014, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake B

My guess is you're putting your hands in some tight pockets, sleaves or something (&) and it's grabbing the coin-egde of the crown & gradually unscrewing a tiny bit at a time.

I don't believe in long sleeves and my wife's been grabbing in my pockets for so many years that they're loose as hell

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x 2

sometimes tucking your shirt in etc. its possible. its also possible your not finger 'tightening' it enough. dont kill it but dont baby it. be solid and firm when tightening your crown.

cid · 19 March 2014, 01:18 PM

Same thing happens to my djii. Really pisses me off.

JohnBoy · 19 March 2014, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by balboa73

x 2

sometimes tucking your shirt in etc. its possible. its also possible your not finger 'tightening' it enough. dont kill it but dont baby it. be solid and firm when tightening your crown.

Yup!

sea-dweller · 19 March 2014, 01:50 PM

My Explorer 1 may have this issue, it is at RSC now. "Case tube and worn monobloc crown" was what the RSC estimate said.

Mine started by difficulty completely screwing down the crown, so I knew something was wrong.

viper9669 · 19 March 2014, 05:14 PM

Shouldn't happen, have the watch looked at.

padi56 · 19 March 2014, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolley7

While wearing my Explorer 2 42mm which is less than a year old, I have a few times noticed the crown being unscrewed about 3 or 4 turns. Do you think this is a problem or just happens sometimes with the movement of wearing it. I always screw it down tight. I have only noticed this probably 3 times. But it bothers me. Any thoughts?

It cannot unscrew on its own you must be unscrewing it by the friction on your body or even your cloths.How do your wear your watch lose or snug fit, it should be worn just above wrist bone snug fit.And the crown should not be screwed down too tight other wise you could damage the seal in the crown, all it needs is just slight finger tight nothing more.

77T · 19 March 2014, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

It cannot unscrew on its own you must be unscrewing it by the friction on your body or even your cloths.How do your wear your watch lose or snug fit, it should be worn just above wrist bone snug fit.And the crown should not be screwed down too tight other wise you could damage the seal in the crown, all it needs is just slight finger tight nothing more.

Have to agree with Peter.

Another thing to consider is if you might have forgotten to screw it all the way down after adjusting time?

w001cdffdc · 27 January 2018, 04:08 AM

This is happening to me, too, on a new Explorer. Obviously, crowns don’t spontaneously unscrew, but they shouldn’t unscrew with normal wear, either. I’ve noticed it several times now, and I’m concerned that I won’t have noticed it sometime and submerge or splash, allowing egress.

cobrastyle · 27 January 2018, 04:27 AM

Same here; 42mm explorer 2, 6 months old.

The longer my motorcycle ride goes, the more likely the jacket cuff will unscrew it. During regular days, I will notice it maybe once per month that the crown has become loose, but not totally unscrewed.

Beelzy · 27 January 2018, 05:42 AM

"Use the Force Luke" ;)

rudestew · 27 January 2018, 06:09 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9We2XsVZfc

robbyrolex · 27 January 2018, 06:31 AM

I’ve owned my Exp. 214270 mk.2 for about 6 months and have found my crown partially unscrewed 2 times, I tighten it snugly when I reset time once a month.
I wear a sweatband/wristband over my watch when doing anything potentially harmful to my watch, I think the wristband probably contributed to the crown unscrewing a few turns.

Uhtred59 · 27 January 2018, 06:32 AM

Actually, with the same watch, that has happened to me. Mine is 7 months old, glad it's not just me being crazy. I chocked it up to wearing it loosely some days but can't be sure. So I just check it a couple of times a day. Didn't have the issue with my gmt or exp but the crown is wider on the exp II.

donq · 27 January 2018, 08:02 AM

Haunted.

Yep. Definitely haunted.

schoolboy · 27 January 2018, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donq

Haunted.

Yep. Definitely haunted.

abozz · 27 January 2018, 10:03 AM

It has never happened to me

SBC1986 · 27 January 2018, 11:10 AM

This happens all the time on my 16570. I think the explorer ii fits very flat, which I like. Twisting your left wrist to the right can unscrew over time. The bigger question is how come all screws always loosen with wear and don't tighten!

chris242 · 27 January 2018, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SBC1986

This happens all the time on my 16570. I think the explorer ii fits very flat, which I like. Twisting your left wrist to the right can unscrew over time. The bigger question is how come all screws always loosen with wear and don't tighten!

sounds like it’s in need of a service.. never had this issue. i check mine periodically because i’m on boats every day, always tight

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BillA · 27 January 2018, 11:55 AM

Are you sure it is not a Lolex?

19 March 2014, 11:38 AM	#1
rolley7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: Lone Star State Watch: the eastern sky Posts: 175	Crown unscrewing by itself While wearing my Explorer 2 42mm which is less than a year old, I have a few times noticed the crown being unscrewed about 3 or 4 turns. Do you think this is a problem or just happens sometimes with the movement of wearing it. I always screw it down tight. I have only noticed this probably 3 times. But it bothers me. Any thoughts?

19 March 2014, 11:53 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	It's not physically possible for it to unscrew itself.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

19 March 2014, 12:05 PM	#4
Jake B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Gold Sub 116618LN Posts: 2,820	Own hundreds of watches....never had one come unscrewed on its own. __________________ Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.

19 March 2014, 12:18 PM	#8
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Sounds like an issue with the case tube. Is it under warranty? __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

19 March 2014, 12:34 PM	#10
Jake B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Gold Sub 116618LN Posts: 2,820	My guess is you're putting your hands in some tight pockets, sleaves or something (&) and it's grabbing the coin-egde of the crown & gradually unscrewing a tiny bit at a time. I don't believe in long sleeves and my wife's been grabbing in my pockets for so many years that they're loose as hell ... __________________ Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.

19 March 2014, 11:51 AM	#2
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,055	That doesn't sound right. I have never experienced that with any watch I've owned. I would have someone take a look at it.

19 March 2014, 12:06 PM	#5
datejusting "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Al Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,153	I've been wearing Rolex watches for 30 years and that has not happened to me yet. I suspect there are times when you do not screw the crown down finger tight, or perhaps you loosen it without realizing it.

19 March 2014, 12:12 PM	#6
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,827	Impossible. But this query has come up more than once in recent months I recall.

19 March 2014, 12:14 PM	#7
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Needs a check up

19 March 2014, 12:31 PM	#9
RolexJNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Chicago Posts: 5,036	Sounds paranormal!

19 March 2014, 12:50 PM	#11
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,602	I would have it looked at. Ive never had a crown unscrew. __________________

19 March 2014, 01:18 PM	#13
cid Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: 35.0844° N, 106.6 Posts: 195	Same thing happens to my djii. Really pisses me off.

19 March 2014, 01:50 PM	#15
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	My Explorer 1 may have this issue, it is at RSC now. "Case tube and worn monobloc crown" was what the RSC estimate said. Mine started by difficulty completely screwing down the crown, so I knew something was wrong.

19 March 2014, 05:14 PM	#16
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	Shouldn't happen, have the watch looked at.

27 January 2018, 04:08 AM	#19
w001cdffdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Cleveland Posts: 10	This is happening to me, too, on a new Explorer. Obviously, crowns don’t spontaneously unscrew, but they shouldn’t unscrew with normal wear, either. I’ve noticed it several times now, and I’m concerned that I won’t have noticed it sometime and submerge or splash, allowing egress.

27 January 2018, 04:27 AM	#20
cobrastyle "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 13	Same here; 42mm explorer 2, 6 months old. The longer my motorcycle ride goes, the more likely the jacket cuff will unscrew it. During regular days, I will notice it maybe once per month that the crown has become loose, but not totally unscrewed.

27 January 2018, 05:42 AM	#21
Beelzy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cen-Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 869	"Use the Force Luke" ;)

27 January 2018, 06:09 AM	#22
rudestew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Bristol Watch: DSSD SD43 Mk1 50TH Posts: 1,247	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9We2XsVZfc

27 January 2018, 06:31 AM	#23
robbyrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 203	Exp. I crown unscrewed I’ve owned my Exp. 214270 mk.2 for about 6 months and have found my crown partially unscrewed 2 times, I tighten it snugly when I reset time once a month. I wear a sweatband/wristband over my watch when doing anything potentially harmful to my watch, I think the wristband probably contributed to the crown unscrewing a few turns.

27 January 2018, 06:32 AM	#24
Uhtred59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Ken Location: Europa Watch: 216570 Posts: 693	Actually, with the same watch, that has happened to me. Mine is 7 months old, glad it's not just me being crazy. I chocked it up to wearing it loosely some days but can't be sure. So I just check it a couple of times a day. Didn't have the issue with my gmt or exp but the crown is wider on the exp II. __________________ "My center is yielding, my right is retreating. Excellent situation, I am attacking" Ferdinand Foch

27 January 2018, 08:02 AM	#25
donq "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas tx Watch: 16610,1675,16030 Posts: 1,136	Haunted. Yep. Definitely haunted.

27 January 2018, 10:03 AM	#27
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	It has never happened to me

27 January 2018, 11:10 AM	#28
SBC1986 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 146	This happens all the time on my 16570. I think the explorer ii fits very flat, which I like. Twisting your left wrist to the right can unscrew over time. The bigger question is how come all screws always loosen with wear and don't tighten!

27 January 2018, 11:55 AM	#30
BillA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,884	Are you sure it is not a Lolex?

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