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eah990 · 26 August 2011, 09:47 PM

I am sure this has been asked a million times. But can your local ad lubricate the crown threads to improve the screwing down of the crown. My new sub c is very smooth but it takes a lot of force to screw it down. I though a little lubricant would make it easier and increase the life of the threads.

Art 1 · 26 August 2011, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by eah990

I am sure this has been asked a million times. But can your local ad lubricate the crown threads to improve the screwing down of the crown. My new sub c is very smooth but it takes a lot of force to screw it down. I though a little lubricant would make it easier and increase the life of the threads.

Yes they can. I have had it done.

gqllc · 26 August 2011, 10:15 PM

Try a search as there is a certain lube that you can purchase and use a toothpick to do it yourself...I just can't remember the name of the lube

Andad · 26 August 2011, 10:18 PM

Fomblin.

gqllc · 26 August 2011, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Fomblin.

yep that is it!

dpkong · 26 August 2011, 10:28 PM

i thought them triplock crowns were supposed to be harder to screw down compared to normal crowns or the twinlock because of the additional o-ring which can be seen when the crown is popped out?

padi56 · 26 August 2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by eah990

I am sure this has been asked a million times. But can your local ad lubricate the crown threads to improve the screwing down of the crown. My new sub c is very smooth but it takes a lot of force to screw it down. I though a little lubricant would make it easier and increase the life of the threads.

The lube used is called Fomblin but its very seldom needed and you should not use any force to screw the crown down.All thats needed is just screw down to just finger tight,the crown does not have to be in contact with the case.If it does then you could have damaged the crown o/ring seal just screw it down till you get very slight resistance.

dooder202 · 26 August 2011, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by eah990

I am sure this has been asked a million times. But can your local ad lubricate the crown threads to improve the screwing down of the crown. My new sub c is very smooth but it takes a lot of force to screw it down. I though a little lubricant would make it easier and increase the life of the threads.

Yeah I feel there is an issue there unless you're trying to strongarm that bad boy through the case and out the other side!

eah990 · 27 August 2011, 12:56 AM

Anyone know where you can buy thrombin. Is it even possible to wear out the threads on a sub. They look very beefy.

padi56 · 27 August 2011, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by eah990

Anyone know where you can buy thrombin. Is it even possible to wear out the threads on a sub. They look very beefy.

The tube and tube threads and the crown are just normal serviceable items that are often changes as part of routine service so dont worry about wear.

donq · 27 August 2011, 02:47 AM

Yes! Where can I buy Throblin?

padi56 · 27 August 2011, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by donq

Yes! Where can I buy Throblin?

Its Fomblin don't you guys ever read the threads, and just do a google search but it is quite expensive to buy.

Z-Sub · 27 August 2011, 03:38 AM

My sub used to do that but after a while, it became easier to screw in. It probably just need to be broken in.

donq · 27 August 2011, 05:44 AM

So I shouldn't have dunked all my Rolexes in Bomblin? The kid at the hardware store sold me a five gallon can cheap because the factory accidentally labeled it "Asphalt Roofing Adhesive".

MonBK · 27 August 2011, 05:47 AM

It's great stuff, I've used Comblin for years.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 27 August 2011, 07:54 AM

The best way to screw the crown down is:

1. Put your thumb on the top of the crown and turn counter clockwise until you feel it drop just a little, then turn clockwise, with your thumb still on the top of the crown until your tumb slips. This will prevent cross threading.
2. Grasp the side of the crown with your thumb and index finger and snug it down finger tight.

Try it!

Tools · 27 August 2011, 08:02 AM

Chomblin is a brand name.. It's white lithium grease and available almost anyplace that sells lube...

26 August 2011, 09:47 PM	#1
eah990 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: Baltimore Watch: 116610LN Posts: 114	Rolex crown threads and lubricant I am sure this has been asked a million times. But can your local ad lubricate the crown threads to improve the screwing down of the crown. My new sub c is very smooth but it takes a lot of force to screw it down. I though a little lubricant would make it easier and increase the life of the threads.

26 August 2011, 10:15 PM	#3
gqllc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Albany NY Watch: Blue Bezel SubC Posts: 1,511	Try a search as there is a certain lube that you can purchase and use a toothpick to do it yourself...I just can't remember the name of the lube __________________ K-TT Datejust, Random Blue Bezel SubC

26 August 2011, 10:18 PM	#4
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	Fomblin. __________________ E

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27 August 2011, 07:54 AM	#16
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	The best way to screw the crown down is: 1. Put your thumb on the top of the crown and turn counter clockwise until you feel it drop just a little, then turn clockwise, with your thumb still on the top of the crown until your tumb slips. This will prevent cross threading. 2. Grasp the side of the crown with your thumb and index finger and snug it down finger tight. Try it! __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

26 August 2011, 10:28 PM	#6
dpkong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Borneo Watch: it! Posts: 864	i thought them triplock crowns were supposed to be harder to screw down compared to normal crowns or the twinlock because of the additional o-ring which can be seen when the crown is popped out?

27 August 2011, 12:56 AM	#9
eah990 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: Baltimore Watch: 116610LN Posts: 114	Anyone know where you can buy thrombin. Is it even possible to wear out the threads on a sub. They look very beefy.

27 August 2011, 02:47 AM	#11
donq "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas tx Watch: 16610,1675,16030 Posts: 1,136	Yes! Where can I buy Throblin?

27 August 2011, 05:44 AM	#14
donq "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas tx Watch: 16610,1675,16030 Posts: 1,136	So I shouldn't have dunked all my Rolexes in Bomblin? The kid at the hardware store sold me a five gallon can cheap because the factory accidentally labeled it "Asphalt Roofing Adhesive".

27 August 2011, 05:47 AM	#15
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	It's great stuff, I've used Comblin for years.

27 August 2011, 08:02 AM	#17
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Chomblin is a brand name.. It's white lithium grease and available almost anyplace that sells lube... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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