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Onikage · 20 June 2011, 09:22 AM

Just wondering what the norm is here. A quickfire question.
Cheers.

sleddog · 20 June 2011, 09:24 AM

Finger tight.....once it snugs in without extra pressure, that's as far as it needs to go!

boogiebot · 20 June 2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sleddog

Finger tight.....once it snugs in without extra pressure, that's as far as it needs to go!

couldnt have said it better myself

2th Dr · 21 June 2011, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sleddog

Finger tight.....once it snugs in without extra pressure, that's as far as it needs to go!

Ditto. I usually back it up just a tad afterwards too.

astrazen · 21 June 2011, 04:03 AM

Use a torque wrench to 20KN. Only way to be sure.

CoopJr · 21 June 2011, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by sleddog

Finger tight.....once it snugs in without extra pressure, that's as far as it needs to go!

Ditto!

HL65 · 20 June 2011, 09:25 AM

X2!

Onikage · 20 June 2011, 09:27 AM

Oh cool. I've been using my nail to get it extra tight. Nice to know there's no need!

thewatchguy93 · 20 June 2011, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Onikage

Oh cool. I've been using my nail to get it extra tight. Nice to know there's no need!

no need at all

Finger pressure wind and screw in the crown until it firmly stops

Dino

Ticking Away · 20 June 2011, 09:48 AM

I finger tighten and then "back it up" so the logo is facing up.

Onikage · 20 June 2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ticking Away

I finger tighten and then "back it up" so the logo is facing up.

I can do that now. It almost lands the correct way up!

Melanotaenia · 20 June 2011, 09:46 AM

I have been careful not to wind it too tight, else it is hard to get back out to change the date at the end of odd months.

RolexPete32 · 20 June 2011, 10:19 AM

I take a wrench to mine. I want to just make sure it is tight. It sounds like this is not needed at all plus I really marked up my crown all the years I have been doing this.

mgsimmer · 21 June 2011, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexPete32

I take a wrench to mine. I want to just make sure it is tight. It sounds like this is not needed at all plus I really marked up my crown all the years I have been doing this.

And I thought my "just use vicegrips" would be unique

Lisa · 21 June 2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexPete32

I take a wrench to mine. I want to just make sure it is tight. It sounds like this is not needed at all plus I really marked up my crown all the years I have been doing this.

My husband winds his the same way.

rolexpawn · 21 June 2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

My husband winds his the same way.

RolexPete32 · 22 June 2011, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

My husband winds his the same way.

rfknauss · 22 June 2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

My husband winds his the same way.

Lisa .... love that pic!

tomee · 20 June 2011, 03:53 PM

i finger tighten it then use pliers to tighten it again

skyedog · 21 June 2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tomee

i finger tighten it then use pliers to tighten it again

sherwin · 20 June 2011, 04:13 PM

a firm finger job does the trick as usual

Porsche · 20 June 2011, 04:20 PM

Just follow the instructions in the pic....

According to Rolex, the Triplock is a "technical masterpeice, which screws down like a hatch", and "has more than 10 components"

SonnyAK · 20 June 2011, 04:52 PM

6.5843 in/lbs - using the official Rolex crown torque tool

Fortunately it's a multi-use tool, so the investment can utilized elsewhere - see attached photo...

Johny · 21 June 2011, 03:06 AM

finger tight. nice and easy.

stylinleems · 21 June 2011, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SonnyAK

6.5843 in/lbs - using the official Rolex crown torque tool

Fortunately it's a multi-use tool, so the investment can utilized elsewhere - see attached photo...

lol ... I love the three stooges ... anyone think they had a Rolex?

SonnyAK · 21 June 2011, 01:42 PM

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lol ... I love the three stooges ... anyone think they had a Rolex?

Maybe Moe...He was probably the only one with enough sense to buy Rolex!

Hey, that could be the start of a new thread..."Which Rolex would the stooges have owned"

STEELINOX · 21 June 2011, 03:19 AM

I synch it down til the O Ring screams, "JJ" ~ !

ddnyc77 · 21 June 2011, 04:38 AM

finger tight then vice grips then I spot weld it just to be sure.

Too Old · 21 June 2011, 05:05 AM

I've never thought of the Queen in that way.

Satsu · 21 June 2011, 10:55 AM

A firm finger tight is as far as I take it. I haven't bothered to make the crown face upwards when I do it though.

20 June 2011, 09:22 AM	#1
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20 June 2011, 09:24 AM	#2
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20 June 2011, 09:27 AM	#8
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Oh cool. I've been using my nail to get it extra tight. Nice to know there's no need! __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

20 June 2011, 04:13 PM	#21
sherwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth/Singapore Posts: 1,764	a firm finger job does the trick as usual __________________ Want to Buy:SS GMT black;116509 WG Daytona Metrorite

21 June 2011, 04:03 AM	#5
astrazen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 328	Use a torque wrench to 20KN. Only way to be sure.

20 June 2011, 09:48 AM	#10
Ticking Away "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 272	I finger tighten and then "back it up" so the logo is facing up.

20 June 2011, 09:46 AM	#12
Melanotaenia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: NYC Watch: Explorers and Subs Posts: 620	I have been careful not to wind it too tight, else it is hard to get back out to change the date at the end of odd months.

20 June 2011, 10:19 AM	#13
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	I take a wrench to mine. I want to just make sure it is tight. It sounds like this is not needed at all plus I really marked up my crown all the years I have been doing this.

20 June 2011, 03:53 PM	#19
tomee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 446	i finger tighten it then use pliers to tighten it again

20 June 2011, 04:20 PM	#22
Porsche 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: John Location: ɹǝpun Watch: and learn Posts: 2,986	Just follow the instructions in the pic.... According to Rolex, the Triplock is a "technical masterpeice, which screws down like a hatch", and "has more than 10 components" Attached Images __________________ Obey Gravity, it's the Law! ROLEX --- SEIKO --- HEUER TRF REHAUT T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M

20 June 2011, 04:52 PM	#23
SonnyAK "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southern Illinois Watch: GMTIIc TT Posts: 407	6.5843 in/lbs - using the official Rolex crown torque tool Fortunately it's a multi-use tool, so the investment can utilized elsewhere - see attached photo... Attached Images __________________ SD4k Breitling Emergency

21 June 2011, 03:06 AM	#24
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	finger tight. nice and easy. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

21 June 2011, 03:19 AM	#27
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	I synch it down til the O Ring screams, "JJ" ~ ! __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

21 June 2011, 04:38 AM	#28
ddnyc77 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: nyc Posts: 425	finger tight then vice grips then I spot weld it just to be sure.

21 June 2011, 05:05 AM	#29
Too Old 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: Bucks, UK Posts: 1,096	I've never thought of the Queen in that way.

21 June 2011, 10:55 AM	#30
Satsu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Richmond, Va Watch: Sub C Posts: 79	A firm finger tight is as far as I take it. I haven't bothered to make the crown face upwards when I do it though.

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