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Old 25 February 2018, 11:17 PM   #1
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Screw down crown position before and after the watch get serviced

Do the crown position stay the same after the watch have goes thru a complete overhaul ?
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Old 25 February 2018, 11:21 PM   #2
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Old 25 February 2018, 11:22 PM   #3
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No. Due to the new gaskets/seals which haven’t been repeatedly compressed, the crown should not tighten down as much as it previously did.
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Old 25 February 2018, 11:46 PM   #4
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Please don’t turn into “my crown doesn’t line up” thread
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Old 25 February 2018, 11:50 PM   #5
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Please don’t turn into “my crown doesn’t line up” thread
Give it time

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Old 25 February 2018, 11:51 PM   #6
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man, my crown doesn't line up now, what's a guy to do ?
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Old 25 February 2018, 11:56 PM   #7
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My crown doesn’t line up
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Old 25 February 2018, 11:57 PM   #8
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Would be a bummer if your crown lined up before service and it didn't after.
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Old 26 February 2018, 12:00 AM   #9
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Do the crown position stay the same after the watch have goes thru a complete overhaul ?
No, the casetube threading on a Rolex never gets positioned the same onto the case unless by chance.
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Old 26 February 2018, 12:04 AM   #10
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It does seem that Rolex has started lining up the crown in new watches though, at least the last year I have seen many, mine included that point to the 12 o’clock position. Too many to be conicedental.
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Old 26 February 2018, 02:22 AM   #11
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The crown on my new DJ II doesn't line up. Am I doing something wrong? Should I send it in for service immediately? Maybe it is a rare model that will skyrocket in value!!

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Old 26 February 2018, 02:24 AM   #12
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I sold my Explorer because the crown didn't line up.
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Old 26 February 2018, 02:26 AM   #13
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Remember, it’s barely “finger tip” tight. Do not reap on the crown when tightening it down. It’s not a lug nut.
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Old 26 February 2018, 02:27 AM   #14
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It does seem that Rolex has started lining up the crown in new watches though, at least the last year I have seen many, mine included that point to the 12 o’clock position. Too many to be conicedental.
Only the PM Sky Dweller is fitted with an always upright crown
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Old 26 February 2018, 02:28 AM   #15
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Make sure the seconds hand sweeps so you know it’s a Rolex.
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Old 26 February 2018, 02:31 AM   #16
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WTF my crown is upside down when screwed, now I’m screwed. Was sold a fake by Rolex AD.
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Old 26 February 2018, 02:34 AM   #17
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On my 8th Rolex. Last one I traded a few days back had a perfectly aligned 12 crown. First one I ever had like that. Now I am leaning right to 130 on the new one. Good thing I'm older and cant really see it without magnification.
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Old 26 February 2018, 04:21 AM   #18
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Remember, it’s barely “finger tip” tight. Do not reap on the crown when tightening it down. It’s not a lug nut.
What is the recommended torque specification for crown tightening?
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Old 26 February 2018, 04:23 AM   #19
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What is the recommended torque specification for crown tightening?
Uhh Ms Vito, can you answer the question or not?
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Old 26 February 2018, 04:44 AM   #20
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Uhh Ms Vito, can you answer the question or not?
Bah ha ha!!’n
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Old 26 February 2018, 06:03 AM   #21
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My new 214270 is tight at 4:30
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Old 12 April 2018, 05:37 AM   #22
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It does seem that Rolex has started lining up the crown in new watches though, at least the last year I have seen many, mine included that point to the 12 o’clock position. Too many to be conicedental.
I bought an Explorer last week and it lines up at 12o'clock
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