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18 October 2012, 09:54 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Real Name: Trevor
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Help!
This is my first post. I have a brand new Explorer II (bought a few months ago). Beautiful watch.
After working out the other day and having a shower I noticed that the crown was just slightly open. I haven't yet been swimming or anything like that while wearing the watch. I honestly don't know how long the crown's been like that as I just tend to set the watch and kinda forget it. I've seen no condensation in the watch and it runs just as good as it ever did. Should I be worried? |
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18 October 2012, 10:20 PM
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18 October 2012, 10:46 PM
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I think there is a gasket there to protect it even though the crown is open
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18 October 2012, 10:56 PM
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No, but keep and eye on it for condensation just incase. You'll know pretty soon.
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18 October 2012, 11:01 PM
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I was hoping it would be ok. And I thought there might be another gasket there, I hope so. Anyway, I left it with the crown open for a day (very dry area) on my desk to allow for any possible moisture to evaporate.
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18 October 2012, 11:26 PM
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should be ok
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19 October 2012, 01:26 AM
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It is important to have the watch serviced every few years though.. If the gaskets inside do become compromised, the watch will collect moisture if the crown is unscrewed.. 
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18 October 2012, 11:49 PM
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Close it and forget it.
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19 October 2012, 12:19 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Real Name: Trevor
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Thanks all.
Searching the web I found a site called beckertime.com/blog/twinlock-triplock-or-what-lock-why-it-matters-to-rolex/ and it turns out that there IS a gasket inside the watch tube that keeps water from entering the case even if the crown is unscrewed. To prevent the watch from being damaged from stupid people like me. I will now be doing a lot more double-cheking of the crown from now on though! |
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