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Mrdi · 1 April 2008, 04:47 AM

The crown on the new 3 seal Rolex is tight
Thought I might put a micro drop of silicone, WD40, or Sewing machine oil on the crown threads. Applied with a pin, so the amount is miniscule, but lubricative.

Thoughts here...?

ohsixx · 1 April 2008, 04:53 AM

Can you take it to an AD? They probably got the right stuff.

watchnut · 1 April 2008, 05:07 AM

I doubt it's the threads that are tight, more likely the o-rings. I would think that anything put on would compromise the seal. I would let an AD do it. JMO.

Gurmot · 1 April 2008, 05:30 AM

You need to be VERY careful applying oils onto rubber. Some oils will attack some types of rubber and can destroy them.

As already suggested, take it to an AD. I'm sure that the RIGHT type of oil will help.

f16570 · 1 April 2008, 05:32 AM

Do not do this. Your AD will sort it out.

1 April 2008, 04:47 AM	#1
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Tempted The crown on the new 3 seal Rolex is tight Thought I might put a micro drop of silicone, WD40, or Sewing machine oil on the crown threads. Applied with a pin, so the amount is miniscule, but lubricative. Thoughts here...?

1 April 2008, 04:53 AM	#2
ohsixx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: Make a guess! Posts: 1,515	Can you take it to an AD? They probably got the right stuff. __________________ 16613 Submariner 116523 Daytona Panerai 104 "Speedy Pro"

1 April 2008, 05:32 AM	#5
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Do not do this. Your AD will sort it out. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

1 April 2008, 05:07 AM	#3
watchnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: David Location: SW Fla Watch: SS Daytona & TT DJ Posts: 1,430	I doubt it's the threads that are tight, more likely the o-rings. I would think that anything put on would compromise the seal. I would let an AD do it. JMO.

1 April 2008, 05:30 AM	#4
Gurmot Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Posts: 568	You need to be VERY careful applying oils onto rubber. Some oils will attack some types of rubber and can destroy them. As already suggested, take it to an AD. I'm sure that the RIGHT type of oil will help.

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