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911SC · 7 February 2016, 02:20 AM

how the heck did i ding the crown?

Hardly noticeable from wrist to eye level, but now i know it's there

Guy's if i source a new crown, would i be able to replace it or is this fix a Pro job- AD, Rolex service etc..? Thanks!

kilyung · 7 February 2016, 02:27 AM

It's actually pretty easier. Just have to remove the stem from the crown and put it on the new crown. You'll need a pin vise. Of course getting the crown and stem out of the watch means removing the case back. On second thought, take it in to any reputable watchmaker to do. Shouldn't take but 15 minutes.

911SC · 7 February 2016, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

It's actually pretty easier. Just have to remove the stem from the crown and put it on the new crown. Of course getting the crown and stem out of the watch means removing the case back. On second thought, take it in to any reputable watchmaker to do. Shouldn't take but 15 minutes.

Thanks kilyung!

Dan Pierce · 7 February 2016, 02:30 AM

If you were to ding a Rolex that's the best place to do it. Easy for a watchmaker [w/ Rolex parts account] to replace.
dP

911SC · 7 February 2016, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

If you were to ding a Rolex that's the best place to do it. Easy for a watchmaker [w/ Rolex parts account] to replace.
dP

Thanks Dan!

Good to know when the time comes to replace it, it's not to much of a bother to me- i can live with it.

Daytonaman799 · 7 February 2016, 02:36 AM

I would just get the crown replaced...its an easy job.

joe100 · 7 February 2016, 02:36 AM

Is there a nick in the crown guard too?

NeedlessKane · 7 February 2016, 02:36 AM

Wow looks like you took a grinder to it! That's bizarre!

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Tools · 7 February 2016, 03:52 AM

I have an Explorer II with a dinged crown too.

It's been that way for 5 years and if you had not mentioned it here I would have forgotten all about it... again.

It's not like anybody would notice..

911SC · 7 February 2016, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

I have an Explorer II with a dinged crown too.

It's been that way for 5 years and if you had not mentioned it here I would have forgotten all about it... again.

It's not like anybody would notice..

Tools- you're right, no biggie. But, you would think the crown could take a hit- is it made out of the same metal? And to other posters, kinda weird as you mentioned, as if it were grinded...

Tools · 7 February 2016, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 911SC

Tools- you're right, no biggie. But, you would think the crown could take a hit- is it made out of the same metal? And to other posters, kinda weird as you mentioned, as if it were grinded...

The new crowns are mono-block and made of the same metal as the case; it took a good smack to deface it like the picture, or perhaps a sliding scrape on a rough surface. Mine is the older pressure formed around a stud crown and easier to dent.

They just unscrew from the stem and so it's a pretty easy fix, although as mentioned, you have to pull the whole stem to do the job.

El Cascarrabias · 7 February 2016, 09:04 AM

Probably need to have its water resistance confirmed after replacement, too.

Have you unwound the crown since its injury? Are the threads still true?

fskywalker · 7 February 2016, 09:19 AM

Dings will happen; if were you will just leave it as is for the time being. If you send the watch for service then get it replaced f it really bothers you so much!

m1911a1 · 7 February 2016, 09:25 AM

I personally couldn't live with it.....and little scratches & imperfections don't bother me really.
I'd send it in to Rolex Service immediately.

summerjack · 7 February 2016, 09:34 AM

Is it dinged or worn down?

Wouldn't bother me. I'd wait until it needs service before I had it replaced

7 February 2016, 02:20 AM	#1
911SC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago/Michigan Watch: 16623 YM40 Posts: 1,305	Dinged Crown- 42mm Exp II how the heck did i ding the crown? Hardly noticeable from wrist to eye level, but now i know it's there Guy's if i source a new crown, would i be able to replace it or is this fix a Pro job- AD, Rolex service etc..? Thanks! __________________ “Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting.” Steve McQueen

7 February 2016, 02:30 AM	#4
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	If you were to ding a Rolex that's the best place to do it. Easy for a watchmaker [w/ Rolex parts account] to replace. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

7 February 2016, 02:36 AM	#7
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Is there a nick in the crown guard too? __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

7 February 2016, 02:36 AM	#8
NeedlessKane "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: 1991 14060 Sub Posts: 498	Wow looks like you took a grinder to it! That's bizarre! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 1991 14060 Submariner 1994 Tudor Big Block 1995 Rolex Explorer II 1992 Omega Speedmaster Pro

7 February 2016, 03:52 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I have an Explorer II with a dinged crown too. It's been that way for 5 years and if you had not mentioned it here I would have forgotten all about it... again. It's not like anybody would notice.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

7 February 2016, 02:27 AM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	It's actually pretty easier. Just have to remove the stem from the crown and put it on the new crown. You'll need a pin vise. Of course getting the crown and stem out of the watch means removing the case back. On second thought, take it in to any reputable watchmaker to do. Shouldn't take but 15 minutes.

7 February 2016, 02:36 AM	#6
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,693	I would just get the crown replaced...its an easy job.

7 February 2016, 09:04 AM	#12
El Cascarrabias "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: USA Watch: 16613LB Posts: 1,006	Probably need to have its water resistance confirmed after replacement, too. Have you unwound the crown since its injury? Are the threads still true?

7 February 2016, 09:19 AM	#13
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,180	Dings will happen; if were you will just leave it as is for the time being. If you send the watch for service then get it replaced f it really bothers you so much! __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

7 February 2016, 09:25 AM	#14
m1911a1 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Maine, USA Watch: 42mm Explorer-II's Posts: 489	I personally couldn't live with it.....and little scratches & imperfections don't bother me really. I'd send it in to Rolex Service immediately.

7 February 2016, 09:34 AM	#15
summerjack "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: usa Watch: DJ,D,BB,SD,GMT Posts: 117	Is it dinged or worn down? Wouldn't bother me. I'd wait until it needs service before I had it replaced

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