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AkshayArgade · 7 May 2015, 01:39 PM

Hi everyone. Was wondering if there is a correct way to pull the crown to adjust the date/time. I have a new dj 116234 and maybe am too delicate/scared to pull the crown. I can't seem to pull it in the second position (date position) very easily. I get it in the 3/4 th attempt. So I am doing something wrong? Am I supposed to use force or should it be easy? Is the crown a bit stiff since its a new watch?

I use my thumb and index finger against the case to pull. Is this correct?
Please help me to do it the correct way.

Thanks

IT Nerd · 7 May 2015, 01:43 PM

Just ease it straight out

AkshayArgade · 7 May 2015, 01:50 PM

I try but it doesn't move easy

GsurgBM · 7 May 2015, 01:53 PM

Is it unscrewed ?

AkshayArgade · 7 May 2015, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GsurgBM

Is it unscrewed ?

I can get it in the winding position but have difficulty pulling it further. I don't want to apply force

GsurgBM · 7 May 2015, 02:01 PM

I'd apply more force. Either it will come out, or if not it's broken anyway and will need to be repaired regardless. Good luck.

bryan13 · 7 May 2015, 02:02 PM

Its tight but I just pull until it comes out. Sometimes if you push it pack in a bit but don't screw it down, or twist it a bit in both directions. I could be completely wrong and/or damaging the watch, but I don't think i am?

AkshayArgade · 7 May 2015, 02:05 PM

Thanks for the replies. I will apply force and see

rjstuf001 · 7 May 2015, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AkshayArgade

Thanks for the replies. I will apply force and see

Don't apply force, you may damage it. Follow bryan13's advice.

Bangel · 7 May 2015, 02:19 PM

Make sure the crown is fully unscrewed.

Once that's done, sometimes I find applying some very gentle clockwise or anticlockwise torque to the crown while I'm pulling it out can help.

rollee1 · 7 May 2015, 02:46 PM

If you are in position 1 going to position 2, it should be a straight forward click without much force.

watchik · 7 May 2015, 03:41 PM

I have seen this also with my newer DJ. I do not have a solution. It doesn't happen every time for me, so it is not a big deal.

Joearch · 7 May 2015, 03:44 PM

Sometimes my GMT II is hard getting to the second position.

jamesbondOO7 · 7 May 2015, 03:44 PM

There are a pig to operate on all our 8 Rolexes.

sugiharto · 7 May 2015, 07:41 PM

try to wind the crown clockwise a little bit after you fully unscrew then you should probably be able to pull out the crown easily

cop414 · 7 May 2015, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bangel

Make sure the crown is fully unscrewed.

Once that's done, sometimes I find applying some very gentle clockwise or anticlockwise torque to the crown while I'm pulling it out can help.

This, give it a little turn back and forth as you are pulling it. It should loosen up in time.

Sublover2166 · 7 May 2015, 09:47 PM

After it clears the threads turn it clockwise slowly and it should pop out then you can click it to date set position. With new watches things are a bit temperamental.

Watch Professor · 7 May 2015, 10:20 PM

This is normal and quite usual. It happens on both my 16610 and GMT IIC. When pulling out the crown to the wind position (position 1) and the crown will not pull out any further, do not force it. Turn the crown clockwise or counter-clockwise a bit and the crown should be easier to pull. If not, do this again several times, until it pulls out easily. I would not force it.

padi56 · 7 May 2015, 10:35 PM

Today most crown related problems are down to simply not using the winding crown enough.With many today afraid to even wind there watches just encase they wear the tube threads out another bloody internet Rolex myth.The winding stem is a two part spring loaded device sometimes you have to just rotate it a bit until it releases and meshes then it will go into winding or time setting mode much easier.And when you pull it out to the wind position and push it in, it releases it from from the movement so you can screw it back down.

AkshayArgade · 7 May 2015, 10:36 PM

Thank you all of you'l for your replies. Finally I got it right. In the winding position, I pushed the crown inside and then tried to pull it out, I did this several times. Finally I can now do it easily without any force. Maybe since the watch is new, it was tight.
Thanks again for all the replies. Really appreciate all the help

IT Nerd · 8 May 2015, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AkshayArgade

Thank you all of you'l for your replies. Finally I got it right. In the winding position, I pushed the crown inside and then tried to pull it out, I did this several times. Finally I can now do it easily without any force. Maybe since the watch is new, it was tight.
Thanks again for all the replies. Really appreciate all the help

Glad you got it sorted

GradyPhilpott · 8 May 2015, 04:46 AM

I get my fingernail stuck in the threads sometimes and that makes it difficult to hack the second-hand in the 12:00 position, but with some practice, it becomes easier.

strafer_kid · 13 October 2015, 07:34 AM

Have just recently started wearing an SD16000 from 2006 that is fairly new to me and does not appear to have ever been worn much. Definitely is tight to get it past the quickset position to the hands setting position - hopefully it will become a bit easier with use.

Foxglove · 13 October 2015, 07:42 AM

You aren't going to hurt your watch. Unscrew the crown, wind the watch up to put tension on the mechanisms, and pull straight outward. If you encounter more resistance than you think you should, turn the crown a little counter-clockwise and try again. If still nothing, then you're just being too scared. Just pull it out harder.

brandrea · 13 October 2015, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bangel

Make sure the crown is fully unscrewed.

Once that's done, sometimes I find applying some very gentle clockwise or anticlockwise torque to the crown while I'm pulling it out can help.

kirksingleton · 13 October 2015, 07:59 AM

Just jamb a screwdriver it there and pry it open ;-)

Rolextix · 13 October 2015, 08:06 AM

When you pull it out, sometimes the stem doesn't completely disengage. You need to turn it back and forth and you'll see it snap out, once that's done, then pull out normally, I need to apply some force to pull it out, but it's pretty minimal.

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ILuvSubs · 13 October 2015, 11:54 AM

I also found it tricky to get to the quick-set date position (Position 2). I could never easily get from Position 1 to Position 2, or from the time setting / hacking Position 3 to Position 2. I was afraid I was being too rough with pulling the crown to Position 3 and gently trying to get it to Position 2.

Thanks TRFers for the tips. I now find it easier getting to Position 2 to set the date based on your posts.

swils8610 · 13 October 2015, 12:05 PM

Pull it like your starting a lawn mower!

subtona · 13 October 2015, 12:27 PM

Need to show this thread to my father... We had an impromptu tutorial at moms birthday dinner yesterday....oh wait first I would have to explain what a computer was:)

7 May 2015, 01:39 PM	#1
AkshayArgade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: akshay argade Location: earth Posts: 497	Correct way to pull the rolex crown? Hi everyone. Was wondering if there is a correct way to pull the crown to adjust the date/time. I have a new dj 116234 and maybe am too delicate/scared to pull the crown. I can't seem to pull it in the second position (date position) very easily. I get it in the 3/4 th attempt. So I am doing something wrong? Am I supposed to use force or should it be easy? Is the crown a bit stiff since its a new watch? I use my thumb and index finger against the case to pull. Is this correct? Please help me to do it the correct way. Thanks

7 May 2015, 01:53 PM	#4
GsurgBM "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: Not enough Posts: 3,759	Is it unscrewed ? __________________ Rolex • Tudor • Omega • Panerai

7 May 2015, 02:01 PM	#6
GsurgBM "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: Not enough Posts: 3,759	I'd apply more force. Either it will come out, or if not it's broken anyway and will need to be repaired regardless. Good luck. __________________ Rolex • Tudor • Omega • Panerai

7 May 2015, 02:46 PM	#11
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	If you are in position 1 going to position 2, it should be a straight forward click without much force. __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

7 May 2015, 03:44 PM	#14
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,081	There are a pig to operate on all our 8 Rolexes. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

7 May 2015, 01:43 PM	#2
IT Nerd 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: VA Watch: me flip Posts: 1,021	Just ease it straight out

7 May 2015, 01:50 PM	#3
AkshayArgade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: akshay argade Location: earth Posts: 497	I try but it doesn't move easy

7 May 2015, 02:02 PM	#7
bryan13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: DC Posts: 94	Its tight but I just pull until it comes out. Sometimes if you push it pack in a bit but don't screw it down, or twist it a bit in both directions. I could be completely wrong and/or damaging the watch, but I don't think i am?

7 May 2015, 02:05 PM	#8
AkshayArgade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: akshay argade Location: earth Posts: 497	Thanks for the replies. I will apply force and see

7 May 2015, 02:19 PM	#10
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Make sure the crown is fully unscrewed. Once that's done, sometimes I find applying some very gentle clockwise or anticlockwise torque to the crown while I'm pulling it out can help.

7 May 2015, 03:41 PM	#12
watchik "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 264	I have seen this also with my newer DJ. I do not have a solution. It doesn't happen every time for me, so it is not a big deal.

7 May 2015, 03:44 PM	#13
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,852	Sometimes my GMT II is hard getting to the second position.

7 May 2015, 07:41 PM	#15
sugiharto "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: jimmy Location: id Watch: baby Posts: 335	try to wind the crown clockwise a little bit after you fully unscrew then you should probably be able to pull out the crown easily

7 May 2015, 09:47 PM	#17
Sublover2166 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: John Location: Manassas,Virginia Watch: Ol'Bluesy & Hulk Posts: 2,871	After it clears the threads turn it clockwise slowly and it should pop out then you can click it to date set position. With new watches things are a bit temperamental.

7 May 2015, 10:20 PM	#18
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	This is normal and quite usual. It happens on both my 16610 and GMT IIC. When pulling out the crown to the wind position (position 1) and the crown will not pull out any further, do not force it. Turn the crown clockwise or counter-clockwise a bit and the crown should be easier to pull. If not, do this again several times, until it pulls out easily. I would not force it. __________________

7 May 2015, 10:35 PM	#19
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,061	Today most crown related problems are down to simply not using the winding crown enough.With many today afraid to even wind there watches just encase they wear the tube threads out another bloody internet Rolex myth.The winding stem is a two part spring loaded device sometimes you have to just rotate it a bit until it releases and meshes then it will go into winding or time setting mode much easier.And when you pull it out to the wind position and push it in, it releases it from from the movement so you can screw it back down. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

7 May 2015, 10:36 PM	#20
AkshayArgade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: akshay argade Location: earth Posts: 497	Thank you all of you'l for your replies. Finally I got it right. In the winding position, I pushed the crown inside and then tried to pull it out, I did this several times. Finally I can now do it easily without any force. Maybe since the watch is new, it was tight. Thanks again for all the replies. Really appreciate all the help

8 May 2015, 04:46 AM	#22
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	I get my fingernail stuck in the threads sometimes and that makes it difficult to hack the second-hand in the 12:00 position, but with some practice, it becomes easier. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

13 October 2015, 07:34 AM	#23
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Have just recently started wearing an SD16000 from 2006 that is fairly new to me and does not appear to have ever been worn much. Definitely is tight to get it past the quickset position to the hands setting position - hopefully it will become a bit easier with use.

13 October 2015, 07:42 AM	#24
Foxglove "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ross Location: Houston, TX Watch: yourself Posts: 838	You aren't going to hurt your watch. Unscrew the crown, wind the watch up to put tension on the mechanisms, and pull straight outward. If you encounter more resistance than you think you should, turn the crown a little counter-clockwise and try again. If still nothing, then you're just being too scared. Just pull it out harder.

13 October 2015, 07:59 AM	#26
kirksingleton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,759	Just jamb a screwdriver it there and pry it open ;-)

13 October 2015, 08:06 AM	#27
Rolextix "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: . Location: . Watch: 228238, 4500v, 126 Posts: 771	When you pull it out, sometimes the stem doesn't completely disengage. You need to turn it back and forth and you'll see it snap out, once that's done, then pull out normally, I need to apply some force to pull it out, but it's pretty minimal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 October 2015, 11:54 AM	#28
ILuvSubs 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,011	I also found it tricky to get to the quick-set date position (Position 2). I could never easily get from Position 1 to Position 2, or from the time setting / hacking Position 3 to Position 2. I was afraid I was being too rough with pulling the crown to Position 3 and gently trying to get it to Position 2. Thanks TRFers for the tips. I now find it easier getting to Position 2 to set the date based on your posts.

13 October 2015, 12:05 PM	#29
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,210	Pull it like your starting a lawn mower!

13 October 2015, 12:27 PM	#30
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,598	Need to show this thread to my father... We had an impromptu tutorial at moms birthday dinner yesterday....oh wait first I would have to explain what a computer was:) __________________

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