How tight to turn the crown?

[submariner66]

I ask because I read another thread on here that said if the logo on the crown does not line up properly it is considered a defect. Then I thought I might be over-tightening the crown. I've broken stuff like this before!

I notice that the crown logo lines up perpendicular to the watch case when tight. I could then turn the crown fully tight some more with the logo nearly parallel to the case but not quite. This position is the tightest I could turn it but not the "proper" position, if there is such a thing?

My guess is that because the crown looks nice standing straight up and down to the case, that, that should be the "correct" position? Or is this just a coincidence and should I be screwing down the crown as tight as it wants or as tight as I can get it?

I hope this makes sense?!

[Mickey®]

Until its tight.
No the crow will not always but upside right.

[joe100]

If it doesn't line up it's not a defect. Finger tight or you will damage the O-ring or strip/damage threads

[angd5791]

Tight is tight...

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Mickey®

Until its tight.
No the crow will not always but upside right.

Say what??

[Mickey®]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Say what??

The crow you know...the crow.

[Andad]

Oh...the crow..of course...the crow....

[roadcarver]

Crown tube and crown threads will not always match up to cause the crown to be upright when tightened.

Just tighten the crown CW until it stops, but don't force it.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by submariner66

I ask because I read another thread on here that said if the logo on the crown does not line up properly it is considered a defect. Then I thought I might be over-tightening the crown. I've broken stuff like this before!

No, you didn't read that on a thread on this Forum..

Crowns do not line up with anything except in photographs... You tighten it only finger tight (snug)... and no more or you will damage the seal in the upper crown..

[TSW]

Finger tight

[Nigel1100]

I'm sure that a pair of pliers will assist. I found that this works on my 114060.
Just joking, just turn the crown until it's snug and don't worry about it not lining up.

[dpkong]

best way to make sure the crown lines up correctly is to pull out the crown with pliers, line the crown as you please and hammer the crown back in.

you might have some difficulties making time adjustments later though....







j/k.. hahaha

[joffrey888]

finger tight only.....x2 crown will line up only in photos....

[Harry Brown]

You really need one of these...finger pressure on the trigger only!!!

[watchfreak2003]

Originally Posted by Harry Brown

You really need one of these...finger pressure on the trigger only!!!

[ROGERWILCO357]

as the crow flies? I have that same peeve darn crown always cockeyed never ever straight you think for the price they could machine the threads with exact measurements to guarantee they will line up ..

[padi56]

Originally Posted by ROGERWILCO357

as the crow flies? I have that same peeve darn crown always cockeyed never ever straight you think for the price they could machine the threads with exact measurements to guarantee they will line up ..

Even if they did to very precise exact measurements over a few months/ years, slight wear on the crown O/ring etc it would not line up.And who says its got to line up with anything,perhaps we should have all our watches set at 11 minuets past 10, and the date stuck on the 28th just like the brochures.And who is ever going to notice the crown when on wrist,perhaps Rolex should get rid of the crown emblem, and the Rolex Rolex on the rehaut so there would not be any of these so called alignment points then everyone's would line up somewhere..

[watchfreak2003]

Originally Posted by padi56

Even if they did to very precise exact measurements over a few months/ years, slight wear on the crown O/ring etc it would not line up.And who says its got to line up with anything,perhaps we should have all our watches set at 11 minuets past 10, and the date stuck on the 28th just like the brochures.And who is ever going to notice the crown when on wrist,perhaps Rolex should get rid of the crown emblem, and the Rolex Rolex on the rehaut so there would not be any of these so called alignment points then everyone's would line up somewhere..

What he said

[Runnin' Rebel]

Originally Posted by padi56

Even if they did to very precise exact measurements over a few months/ years, slight wear on the crown O/ring etc it would not line up.And who says its got to line up with anything,perhaps we should have all our watches set at 11 minuets past 10, and the date stuck on the 28th just like the brochures.And who is ever going to notice the crown when on wrist,perhaps Rolex should get rid of the crown emblem, and the Rolex Rolex on the rehaut so there would not be any of these so called alignment points then everyone's would line up somewhere..

Oh Boy... The sleeping giant is now awake

[Feras]

Originally Posted by JAGERVEGAS

Oh Boy... The sleeping giant is now awake

[Justinsyndicate]

Always nervous about water seeping into my 16570T. I get it just finger tight but I could crank down hard on my old Breitling Colt and those threads were bullet proof. My expy 2 feels flimsy by comparison.

[sierra11b]

Ever change the oil on your car? Think of it as the oil filter on your car... Just until it's snug and not overtightened.... but instead you're using your fingers instead of your entire hand.

[Z-Sub]

I turn until the the crown won't go anymore and then turn it back a quarter of a turn.

[submariner66]

Got it thanks!

AHA!!
Now, that was my next question....why does Rolex always have the same time shown on their watch advertisements, is there something significant about that time?

[roadcarver]

I believe other watch makers takes photos of their watches at 10:10 as well.

I think this hand position shows more of the dial, its symmetrical and obscures less of the dial writing than just about any other position.

PS.

Looking at Rolex's site, it is at 10:11 now; Omega's site it is 10:07.

Originally Posted by submariner66

Got it thanks!

AHA!!
Now, that was my next question....why does Rolex always have the same time shown on their watch advertisements, is there something significant about that time?

[submariner66]

Interesting, I see..

[Andad]

Originally Posted by roadcarver

I believe other watch makers takes photos of their watches at 10:10 as well.

I think this hand position shows more of the dial, its symmetrical and obscures less of the dial writing than just about any other position.

PS.

Looking at Rolex's site, it is at 10:11 now; Omega's site it is 10:07.

Omegas are always about 4 minutes slow Vernon.

I prefer about 9.25am.

I have my morning coffee then.

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by Mickey®

The crow you know...the crow.

Originally Posted by directioneng

Oh...the crow..of course...the crow....

No the crow will not always but upside right.

I thought was spelled with two t's?

[RRGHOST1]

The only crown that ever lined up vertical was my GMT Pepsi, the crowns too small anyway for anyone to notice. Doesn't bother me in the slightest, padi56 talking sense as usual !

[Puffy]

Originally Posted by padi56

Even if they did to very precise exact measurements over a few months/ years, slight wear on the crown O/ring etc it would not line up.And who says its got to line up with anything,perhaps we should have all our watches set at 11 minuets past 10, and the date stuck on the 28th just like the brochures.And who is ever going to notice the crown when on wrist,perhaps Rolex should get rid of the crown emblem, and the Rolex Rolex on the rehaut so there would not be any of these so called alignment points then everyone's would line up somewhere..

wise words