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Osrus · 27 April 2017, 05:24 AM

Does anybody know if the SS Sky Dweller has the same crown locking system that always keeps the crown upright as on the PM models?

JP Chestnut · 27 April 2017, 05:32 AM

This video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHD6ZMN1zP4

Shows one without a lined up crown. Is it fully screwed down? I don't know.

I always thought that the crown lined up because they were careful when installing the crown and tube. Is there actually something that causes the crown to line up?

Etschell · 27 April 2017, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

This video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHD6ZMN1zP4

Shows one without a lined up crown. Is it fully screwed down? I don't know.

I always thought that the crown lined up because they were careful when installing the crown and tube. Is there actually something that causes the crown to line up?

demo model without a movement so i wouldnt take much from it.

honest answer is no one knows.

JP Chestnut · 27 April 2017, 05:34 AM

Not too much longer until we find out, I guess.

diracpoint · 27 April 2017, 05:34 AM

I'm curious to know too.

The PM ones have 14 patents, whereas the SS ones have 11 patents. Not sure if all of the extra 3 patents are related to precious metal processing, or if the crown locking patent is included in there,

diracpoint · 27 April 2017, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

I always thought that the crown lined up because they were careful when installing the crown and tube. Is there actually something that causes the crown to line up?

Rolex have a patent on this,

Osrus · 27 April 2017, 05:36 AM

I don't know the details but when you screw in the crown on the Sky Dweller in comes to a sudden stop in the correct position.
I'm sure I've read a post showing a list of the parts that achieve this. First few times it does feel a bit weird compared to the Sub and Explorer crown that sort of tighten up when screwed in.

Etschell · 27 April 2017, 05:39 AM

very interested in this model either way. between this and a few others.

Osrus · 27 April 2017, 05:55 AM

Found the info

JP Chestnut · 27 April 2017, 06:03 AM

Really weird. Rolex definitely doesn't cut corners.

kauffee · 27 April 2017, 06:18 AM

I also noticed in a bunch of Baselworld pictures and videos the crown was not lined up. I never thought about the demo without a movement.

But I'm guessing it's a more expensive mechanism and given the surprisingly low price of this watch, I wouldn't be surprised if they left it off.

jfestrelabr · 27 April 2017, 06:42 AM

Dont have, all the basel pictures show this.

Rolex forever!!!!

tomchicago · 27 April 2017, 07:04 AM

It's a VERY thick watch. You probably have to have shirts re-made.

peterpl · 27 April 2017, 07:11 AM

On the SkyD it should ALWAYS line up straight. There is a patent just for this model.

The ones at Basel dont have the movement installed so it wont line up. When the real deal hits the shops it should.

Osrus · 27 April 2017, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterpl

On the SkyD it should ALWAYS line up straight. There is a patent just for this model.

The ones at Basel dont have the movement installed so it wont line up. When the real deal hits the shops it should.

BUT as the locking mechanism is part of the crown and case, not having a movement shouldn't make any difference.

peterpl · 27 April 2017, 07:30 AM

But the ones at Basel are just display peices. They probably didnt put effort into making that complication built into the case. Just prob screw down normally hence the misalignment.

I wouldnt see why they would remove this feature that is specific to the SkyD. If they did to somewhat differentiate the SS to the PM we will have to wait and see then. I doubt it

HogwldFLTR · 27 April 2017, 12:43 PM

Looks like I may need some reading glasses if I want to keep and eye on the crown.

regnant · 27 April 2017, 11:28 PM

I thought same thing too, I think regardless of the material crown �� should be in upright position to make adjustments

27 April 2017, 05:24 AM	#1
Osrus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Nigel Location: Cotswolds, UK Watch: WG Sky Dweller Posts: 98	Sky Dweller musings Does anybody know if the SS Sky Dweller has the same crown locking system that always keeps the crown upright as on the PM models? __________________ ♛Submariner Date 116610LN, ♛Polar Explorer II 216570, WG ♛Sky-Dweller 326939

27 April 2017, 05:36 AM	#7
Osrus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Nigel Location: Cotswolds, UK Watch: WG Sky Dweller Posts: 98	I don't know the details but when you screw in the crown on the Sky Dweller in comes to a sudden stop in the correct position. I'm sure I've read a post showing a list of the parts that achieve this. First few times it does feel a bit weird compared to the Sub and Explorer crown that sort of tighten up when screwed in. __________________ ♛Submariner Date 116610LN, ♛Polar Explorer II 216570, WG ♛Sky-Dweller 326939

27 April 2017, 05:39 AM	#8
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	very interested in this model either way. between this and a few others. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

27 April 2017, 05:55 AM	#9
Osrus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Nigel Location: Cotswolds, UK Watch: WG Sky Dweller Posts: 98	Found the info Attached Images __________________ ♛Submariner Date 116610LN, ♛Polar Explorer II 216570, WG ♛Sky-Dweller 326939

27 April 2017, 06:42 AM	#12
jfestrelabr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Felipe Location: Brazil Watch: ALL rolex models Posts: 397	Sky Dweller musings Dont have, all the basel pictures show this. Rolex forever!!!!

27 April 2017, 05:32 AM	#2
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	This video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHD6ZMN1zP4 Shows one without a lined up crown. Is it fully screwed down? I don't know. I always thought that the crown lined up because they were careful when installing the crown and tube. Is there actually something that causes the crown to line up?

27 April 2017, 05:34 AM	#4
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	Not too much longer until we find out, I guess.

27 April 2017, 05:34 AM	#5
diracpoint 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 1,386	I'm curious to know too. The PM ones have 14 patents, whereas the SS ones have 11 patents. Not sure if all of the extra 3 patents are related to precious metal processing, or if the crown locking patent is included in there,

27 April 2017, 06:03 AM	#10
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	Really weird. Rolex definitely doesn't cut corners.

27 April 2017, 06:18 AM	#11
kauffee 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,385	I also noticed in a bunch of Baselworld pictures and videos the crown was not lined up. I never thought about the demo without a movement. But I'm guessing it's a more expensive mechanism and given the surprisingly low price of this watch, I wouldn't be surprised if they left it off.

27 April 2017, 07:04 AM	#13
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	It's a VERY thick watch. You probably have to have shirts re-made.

27 April 2017, 07:11 AM	#14
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	On the SkyD it should ALWAYS line up straight. There is a patent just for this model. The ones at Basel dont have the movement installed so it wont line up. When the real deal hits the shops it should.

27 April 2017, 07:30 AM	#16
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	But the ones at Basel are just display peices. They probably didnt put effort into making that complication built into the case. Just prob screw down normally hence the misalignment. I wouldnt see why they would remove this feature that is specific to the SkyD. If they did to somewhat differentiate the SS to the PM we will have to wait and see then. I doubt it

27 April 2017, 12:43 PM	#17
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,695	Looks like I may need some reading glasses if I want to keep and eye on the crown. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

27 April 2017, 11:28 PM	#18
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	I thought same thing too, I think regardless of the material crown �� should be in upright position to make adjustments __________________

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