Securing crown question on SD

[erdiesel]

This might be a silly question but recently I noticed that when unscrewing the crown to manually wind, when screwing the crown back in place, it's not turning "smoothly". It's difficult to explain but it doesn't turn smoothly and cleanly clockwise into place as I remember it but it seems to turn with a "raggedy" feel to it. Is it possibly that I might have damaged the threads, hence the non smooth turning action when turning the crown into place? Hope the question makes sense.

[BiG JeEzY]

I have not experienced any "raggedy" feeling that you are talking about with any of my watches.

My watches only make a slight "clicking" sound when I unscrew the crown by turning counterclockwise. When tightening the crown by turning clockwise, there are no clicking sounds and it turns smoothly.

Sorry if I'm not really helping you out much by saying all this.

Maybe since your watch is still new it will go away over time. I'm not sure why it should feel raggedy though. It doesn't sound normal to me...

[Ck8]

Originally Posted by erdiesel

This might be a silly question but recently I noticed that when unscrewing the crown to manually wind, when screwing the crown back in place, it's not turning "smoothly". It's difficult to explain but it doesn't turn smoothly and cleanly clockwise into place as I remember it but it seems to turn with a "raggedy" feel to it. Is it possibly that I might have damaged the threads, hence the non smooth turning action when turning the crown into place? Hope the question makes sense.

I have not had that before as I don't like setting the time on my watches on a regular basis:

Regular manual winds put unnecessary unscrewing and screwing of the crown and strain from manual windings.

My advice is to use a winder. I only need to set the time minimum twice yearly unless I forget to put in on a winder. And the theory of additional wear through constant use, that might be a drawback but at least I don't have to set the time on a regular basis. So far I don't find any more wear from the use of a winder. In fact my Exp II has been moving constantly either through wearing or the watch winder for 8 years without a service yet, and it still runs spot on daily.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Ck8

I have not had that before as I don't like setting the time on my watches on a regular basis:

Regular manual winds put unnecessary unscrewing and screwing of the crown and strain from manual windings.

And pray how do you think they have been winding manual wind watches for the last 80-100 years.Myself have manual wind Rolex watches from the 1950s 60s and have been in constant use for over 40 years.And without any harm whatsoever and just one, has had the crown tube changed,but both have original crowns. A automatic watch is only a manual wind with a automatic mechanism fitted and winding will not harm it in anyway.And I have Rolex unicorn from 1922 and a Rolex from 1924 wonder how many times they have been wound in there life.And will still we wound and will still be ticking long after my ticker stops.

Originally Posted by erdiesel

This might be a silly question but recently I noticed that when unscrewing the crown to manually wind, when screwing the crown back in place, it's not turning "smoothly". It's difficult to explain but it doesn't turn smoothly and cleanly clockwise into place as I remember it but it seems to turn with a "raggedy" feel to it. Is it possibly that I might have damaged the threads, hence the non smooth turning action when turning the crown into place? Hope the question makes sense.

Would doubt if you have damaged the threads have you tried to clean the threads with a small brush.

[NitroRacer]

My mother has a Rolex that her mother passed down to her. It is nearly 30 years old and has never been serviced (maybe ONCE, not completely sure). It may not be as accurate as it used to be, but surely this can be remedied with a good full service. The point is, your Rolex can take a beating... more than you can give it. And the best part is, if it really bothers you, exterior parts are replaceable. Be the guy who drives his Ferrari 100,000 miles and then gets a new one...not the guy who drives it 3000 and then sells it.

[ji603]

I just hit my threads with a toothbrush while the crown's pulled all the way out every now and then, like Padi said. Before I thread the crown back in, I turn it a little counterclockwise until it 'catches' then screw it all the way in. Bet that's what it is.

[Tools]

You should be able to see your threads clearly with a magnifier or loupe.

Ensure they are clean and free of debris.. Sometimes the O rings can crumble off and jam them up.

[erdiesel]

thanks guys for your help...........maybe i'm just being paranoid. looking at the threads, they are all intact and from what I can see there is no dirt around them. However I will give the toothbrush thing a try? I assume "soft" toothbrush is the way to go?

[Tools]

Use only a Rolex approved Oral B40 brush (or equivelent) with soft to medium bristles..

Break the brush in first by "roughing" the edges on an 80 grit emory board before using on your threads.. If lubrication is desired use only a dry type and ensure it is fully dried and dusted or shaken off first...

Careful with that "O" ring....... Good Luck........





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