New 114060 - question regarding crown tightness

[Wanderlust3]

Hey guys!

I recently picked up a new 114060. I've previously owned a 116520 white-dial Daytona, but flipped it for the 114060 for multiple reasons (primarily because I think the 116500 fixes everything I disliked about the 116520 and will wait for that one).

I received my new 114060 today and its awesome. The only thing that I note is that the crown appears to be very tough to unscrew and to rescrew down. Is this just because the watch is new and does it become easier to unscrew over time? I don't seem to recall my 116520 being this difficult to unscrew.

Thanks so much, guys. Really appreciate your time!

[travisb]

Great watch! It's likely due to the newness of the watch but I buy most of my watches BNIB and haven't noticed.

[Steve36Efc]

I have had a 114060 for over 4 years and the crown is noticeably tighter to screw/unscrew than my BLNR which I have had for around 18 months, so I don't think you have anything to worry about.

[Wanderlust3]

Perfect. Thanks for the quick responses, guys! Yes, the 114060 was purchased BNIB from an AD, so guessing this is due to the newness of the watch.

Once again, much appreciated. :)

[HorologyK]

This watch in particular has a tighter crown than other sport models for some reason.

[Jeffwb65]

Maybe the more technically inclined members can correct me if I'm wrong, but it is probably due to the Submariner having a Triplock Crown rated for 300 meters. The other models being compared to it above are fitted with a Twinlock Crown having only 100 meters water resistance.

[enjoythemusic]

Both the 2016 ceramic everose Daytona and 2016 ceramic Sub ND need just a bit 'more' for that final turning. Possibly it is new parts that are tighter to ensure water resistance.

[jmolsberg]

Looks great on you! Mines pretty tough but eased up.
114060 is close to perfection

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Wanderlust3

Hey guys!

I recently picked up a new 114060. I've previously owned a 116520 white-dial Daytona, but flipped it for the 114060 for multiple reasons (primarily because I think the 116500 fixes everything I disliked about the 116520 and will wait for that one).

I received my new 114060 today and its awesome. The only thing that I note is that the crown appears to be very tough to unscrew and to rescrew down. Is this just because the watch is new and does it become easier to unscrew over time? I don't seem to recall my 116520 being this difficult to unscrew.

Thanks so much, guys. Really appreciate your time!

Would expect its because its new you could try putting a tiny bit of Fomblin grease on crown tube threads with say a tooth pick. Fomblin is a brand name for white lithium grease and that's whats Rolex themselves use.And I would recommend to put a tiny tiny bit on the crown tube say once or twice a year but clean threads first with a small brush

[Sublover2166]

Originally Posted by padi56

Would expect its because its new you could try putting a tiny bit of Fomblin grease on crown tube threads with say a tooth pick. Fomblin is a brand name for white lithium grease and that's whats Rolex themselves use.And I would recommend to put a tiny tiny bit on the crown tube say once or twice a year but clean threads first with a small brush

I would not grease up the crown threads. Even my 2 year old Hulk Sub crown is firm when screwing in and unscrewing. It is just a matter of the new O rings in the Triplock doing their job. Nothing abnormal.

[ranxoren]

I had a very similar experience with my SubC that I received on Tuesday. But I just figured it's because of its waterproofness and triple lock crown.
I could be wrong :P

[sholzer]

I too was very surprised at how tough it was to unscrew my 114060 compared to my BBR.

[squeaks376]

Originally Posted by Jeffwb65

Maybe the more technically inclined members can correct me if I'm wrong, but it is probably due to the Submariner having a Triplock Crown rated for 300 meters. The other models being compared to it above are fitted with a Twinlock Crown having only 100 meters water resistance.

This is correct. I was shocked at the difference between my sub and the wife's Datejust. The triplock crown has to compress an extra gasket.

[Scapegoat]

Thanks for the info!

[OmegaJJH]

Originally Posted by squeaks376

This is correct. I was shocked at the difference between my sub and the wife's Datejust. The triplock crown has to compress an extra gasket.

My 114060 is significantly tighter than my DJ crown too.

[Marcus09]

Originally Posted by Jeffwb65

Maybe the more technically inclined members can correct me if I'm wrong, but it is probably due to the Submariner having a Triplock Crown rated for 300 meters. The other models being compared to it above are fitted with a Twinlock Crown having only 100 meters water resistance.

Nope. The BLNR is triplock as well as is the Daytona. All 3 share the same crown with the difference that the sub is rated to 300M. Just as the sub also shares the same crown with the seadweller and the deep sea and those 2 go much deeper


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[Daryl]

nice watch! its normal

[sea-dweller]

Congrats, I noticed that with my new Hulk. It will smooth out after a few days of unscrewing.

[Esoteric]

Originally Posted by padi56

Would expect its because its new you could try putting a tiny bit of Fomblin grease on crown tube threads with say a tooth pick. Fomblin is a brand name for white lithium grease and that's whats Rolex themselves use.And I would recommend to put a tiny tiny bit on the crown tube say once or twice a year but clean threads first with a small brush

I'd second this opinion, I sent a sub to RSC Texas for the same issue (very tight crown) and they simply lubricated the threads!

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Sublover2166

I would not grease up the crown threads. Even my 2 year old Hulk Sub crown is firm when screwing in and unscrewing. It is just a matter of the new O rings in the Triplock doing their job. Nothing abnormal.

I can assure you having a the triplock is not his problem.

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by Sublover2166

I would not grease up the crown threads. Even my 2 year old Hulk Sub crown is firm when screwing in and unscrewing. It is just a matter of the new O rings in the Triplock doing their job. Nothing abnormal.

The grease won't hurt anything or attract detritus so no harm in it. If anything it'll help preserve the threads better. I use grease on the caseback and crown tubes.

[The Libertine]

I would not want a loose crown.

[masyv6]

Originally Posted by The Libertine

I would not want a loose crown.

Me either!

[jctrolex]

I keep a pair of needle point pliers handy for that very reason .
I actually haven't notice any difference amongst my watches. I'm sure yours is fine. Probably will loosen up after a little while.
Congrats by the way it's a great piece, I love mine.

[DCheeta]

I've had many different models, triplock and non. Only my BLNR has this tightness, the rest of my Rolexes are silky smooth.

I might try Padi's suggestion - thanks!