Stem/crown gasket

[DeepseaDK]

Hello


Today I had wind my watch manully for the first time.
- I noticed there is a small notch(Called in english?) with the gasket??
Its a brand new watch - Does it matter? I hope its okay?

[DeepseaDK]

One more

[DJExplorer]

To me, that looks like a tool mark or some kind of damage from maybe screwing down the crown with a grain of dirt/sand under the crown.
I would guess that there should be no marks or nicks near any seal, especially on the DSSD. as it relies on these gaskets.
None of my TripLock rolex have anything like this that you show.

[kilyung]

It won't impact the watch (it's above the seal)and will be replaced as part of servicing the watch. The tube is a consumable part.

[DeepseaDK]

Its do not have any effect on the water resistance? The watch its 1 month old and first time I had unscrew the crown

[kilyung]

When you screw down the crown, it'll compress the gasket between the tube and crown so no water can get up into the crown (and down into the tube).

[kilyung]

It appears to be a tool mark. Probably from when the tube was installed into the case. Not a big deal.

[DeepseaDK]

Okay thanks, maybe I can sleep better know :-) it would be a nightmare if its leaks water

[kilyung]

If you want peace of mind, take your watch to any watchmaker and get it pressure tested. They'll print out a test result for you.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by DeepseaDK

Okay thanks, maybe I can sleep better know :-) it would be a nightmare if its leaks water

That gasket is not the one that seals much. There are 3 of them inside the tube and another at the top of the crown. That one was added a few years ago, likely for looks more than actual sealing of any sort.

As to that little nick on the threads, it doesn't have anything to do with sealing at all and can't impact it - it's just a mark on the threads.

[Cryten]

It certainly shouldn't be there, but it's on the non water side of the first seal (there are many more) and I wouldn't be concerned. The DDSD's are tested past their rated depth and yours clearly passed.

There's nothing you can do at 130ft that that massive Comex test rig that Rolex use hasn't already done to your watch when it was tested past 12800ft.

As Kilyung already said, it'll be changed at it's first service anyway.

[DeepseaDK]

Okay sounds good. Thanks again :-)

[Sublover2166]

Surprised to see that "nick" on the thread surface, as the case tube has splines on the inside which the tool is inserted to screw it onto the case. Should it be there? No.

[Masteryacht]

My curiousity lies in how in the world you were able to notice that. Were you looking at your watch with a loupe?

[Dirt]

Should it be there on a watch of this caliber and price point? No.
Is it another example of poor Rolex QC which should not be evident? Yes.

Will it impact upon the water resistance and functionality? Highly unlikely.

Congratulations on your lovely D-blue

[DeepseaDK]

I dont have any loupe, only my eyes and they see everything


Thanks for all the answers