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Old 4 June 2013, 10:26 AM   #1
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Icon5 New Rolex owner with a question!

I've just acquired my first Rolex - an original-style Explorer, 2010: http://www.rolex.com/watches/explorer/m214270-0001.html

I have a question regarding crown/stem operation.

When my crown is in Position 1 (winding position), the crown doesn't always pull out to Position 2. I sometimes seem to have to rotate the crown a little before it will pull out to Position 2, or I have to push the crown back flush with the case before I can pull out to Position 2.

It doesn't happen every time - just occasionally.

Is this normal? Many thanks in advance for your help.
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Old 4 June 2013, 10:27 AM   #2
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Totally normal. Welcome!
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Old 4 June 2013, 10:30 AM   #3
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Well, that's a huge relief. And that was fast!

And thanks for the welcome!

Just out of curiosity, why does this occur sometimes with the crown & stem?
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Old 4 June 2013, 10:32 AM   #4
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Is this normal? Many thanks in advance for your help.
Yes, totally normal. Sometimes the gears don't line up perfectly when you pull it out. A little wiggle usually gets everything right and you can pull it out fine.
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Old 4 June 2013, 10:36 AM   #5
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Yes, totally normal. Sometimes the gears don't line up perfectly when you pull it out. A little wiggle usually gets everything right and you can pull it out fine.
I see. Thanks both of you!
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Old 4 June 2013, 10:46 AM   #6
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Yes, totally normal. Sometimes the gears don't line up perfectly when you pull it out. A little wiggle usually gets everything right and you can pull it out fine.
exactly

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Old 4 June 2013, 12:13 PM   #7
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welcome to the club! enjoy your watch!
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Old 4 June 2013, 01:52 PM   #8
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welcome to the club! enjoy your watch!
Thank you! I certainly will.
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Old 4 June 2013, 05:19 PM   #9
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Happens to my other Rolex (and even Omega and others) as well, seems the gearing and release catch or something. Timekeeping is still spot-on on all my watches so it's normal.

Enjoy your Explorer 1. Great watch and I would love to have one in the future.

And of course, Welcome to the Club.
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Old 4 June 2013, 09:09 PM   #10
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Totally normal. Welcome!
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Yes, totally normal. Sometimes the gears don't line up perfectly when you pull it out. A little wiggle usually gets everything right and you can pull it out fine.
Normal, don't ever hesitate to ask anything here, these guys are a wealth of information. Congratulations on your Explorer and welcome to TRF.
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Old 5 June 2013, 01:41 AM   #12
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Thanks all.
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