ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Dedot · 7 September 2011, 01:26 PM

Hello all,

I need some advise in regard to my exp II w/ 3186 movement. I purchased this watch brand new from an AD a few months back. I havent been wearing it in awhile. Recently I noticed that sometimes I'm having difficulty in threading back (screwing down/closing) the crown after I made time adjustment.

Sometimes it works easily, sometimes I have to slightly fiddle with the crown to close it down properly. If I try to close the crown in a hurry, the crown would stuck in the middle, leaving the gap between the lug and the crown. Then I have to start again and carefully press the crown and screwing it down.

I brought back the watch to the AD and they looked at it. They said is quite normal sometimes you have to 'work' with the crown.

Any advise on what should I do with it? Im worry that it'll damage the inside mechanism in a long run.

Rikki · 7 September 2011, 10:45 PM

It won't hurt the inside but the crown and or tube threads may become stripped over time. Crowns if installed properly usually are'nt a problem. Rikki

padi56 · 8 September 2011, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dedot

Hello all,

I need some advise in regard to my exp II w/ 3186 movement. I purchased this watch brand new from an AD a few months back. I havent been wearing it in awhile. Recently I noticed that sometimes I'm having difficulty in threading back (screwing down/closing) the crown after I made time adjustment.

Sometimes it works easily, sometimes I have to slightly fiddle with the crown to close it down properly. If I try to close the crown in a hurry, the crown would stuck in the middle, leaving the gap between the lug and the crown. Then I have to start again and carefully press the crown and screwing it down.

I brought back the watch to the AD and they looked at it. They said is quite normal sometimes you have to 'work' with the crown.

Any advise on what should I do with it? Im worry that it'll damage the inside mechanism in a long run.

Agree with Rikki but the crown only need to be screwed down slightly finger tight .

dpkong · 8 September 2011, 01:31 AM

i think you may have stripped the threads if the crown only goes in halfway when you screw it down.

normally for me, i would push the crown in until it touches the tube, rotate the crown slightly towards me and then screw it in by rotating the crown away from me. this helps prevent misguided thread.

rmfnla · 8 September 2011, 03:08 AM

Always start with a quarter turn in the "off" direction to allow the threads to engage.

You will feel them pop into place and then you can tighten as usual.

This applies to any fine threads, not just Rolex crowns...

Dedot · 9 September 2011, 01:00 PM

Guess I have nothing to worry. Will try as suggested. Thanks for the advise.

7 September 2011, 01:26 PM	#1
Dedot "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 197	Advise on crown problem??? Hello all, I need some advise in regard to my exp II w/ 3186 movement. I purchased this watch brand new from an AD a few months back. I havent been wearing it in awhile. Recently I noticed that sometimes I'm having difficulty in threading back (screwing down/closing) the crown after I made time adjustment. Sometimes it works easily, sometimes I have to slightly fiddle with the crown to close it down properly. If I try to close the crown in a hurry, the crown would stuck in the middle, leaving the gap between the lug and the crown. Then I have to start again and carefully press the crown and screwing it down. I brought back the watch to the AD and they looked at it. They said is quite normal sometimes you have to 'work' with the crown. Any advise on what should I do with it? Im worry that it'll damage the inside mechanism in a long run.

7 September 2011, 10:45 PM	#2
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	It won't hurt the inside but the crown and or tube threads may become stripped over time. Crowns if installed properly usually are'nt a problem. Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

8 September 2011, 03:08 AM	#5
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Always start with a quarter turn in the "off" direction to allow the threads to engage. You will feel them pop into place and then you can tighten as usual. This applies to any fine threads, not just Rolex crowns... __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

8 September 2011, 01:31 AM	#4
dpkong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Borneo Watch: it! Posts: 864	i think you may have stripped the threads if the crown only goes in halfway when you screw it down. normally for me, i would push the crown in until it touches the tube, rotate the crown slightly towards me and then screw it in by rotating the crown away from me. this helps prevent misguided thread.

9 September 2011, 01:00 PM	#6
Dedot "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 197	Guess I have nothing to worry. Will try as suggested. Thanks for the advise.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)