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9166 · 30 March 2009, 10:12 PM

I have been asking several people including the RSC on how much should I turn when locking the crown.

Some say stop when you feel the resistance but the RSC advises to turn them till you cannot turn anymore. Meaning to lock them maximum to the oyster.

Any gurus out there on this issue?

Dan Pierce · 30 March 2009, 10:32 PM

Snug, not too tight.

Over tightening will ruin the seals quicker than just a snug resistance with your finger and thumb.

dP

JPersat · 30 March 2009, 10:50 PM

I was told by an AD that I go to just to browse (that has a Rolex certified watchmaker) on site that its supposed to be 2 full turns for the crown.

Tools · 31 March 2009, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Snug, not too tight.

Over tightening will ruin the seals quicker than just a snug resistance with your finger and thumb.

dP

x2........

padi56 · 31 March 2009, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

x2........

x3.

smallcandle · 31 March 2009, 01:51 AM

I've always used my vise grips and turned as hard as I could. Is that wrong?

Chris B · 31 March 2009, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by smallcandle

I've always used my vise grips and turned as hard as I could. Is that wrong?

That's the way, 18 inch Stilsons are best & turn all the way around past tight until the crown is upright

Kokyuryoku · 31 March 2009, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by smallcandle

I've always used my vise grips and turned as hard as I could. Is that wrong?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris B

That's the way, 18 inch Stilsons are best & turn all the way around past tight until the crown is upright

I agree and if that doesn't work I always give it a quick blast with the air ratchet.

browngo1 · 31 March 2009, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Kokyuryoku

I agree and if that doesn't work I always give it a quick blast with the air ratchet.

Well, that's all well and good for keeping the insides dry while you wash your hands, but what if you want to go swimming??

postiff · 31 March 2009, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dan pierce

snug, not too tight.

Over tightening will ruin the seals quicker than just a snug resistance with your finger and thumb.

Dp

x4

GeoGio Greece · 31 March 2009, 05:26 AM

You just screw gently until the crown touches at the end and you feel slight resistance. Then you just give it a little bit of a slight turn further, without strenght. This can go down to 30 m-90 ft safely.

If you overtight the crown, you do not only stress the seals, but you risk when untightening, to get all the neck piece, that is crown and threads out of the case.

The thread that the crown screws on is a hollow pipe construction, that screws onto the case from the one side leaving out the threads for the crown on the other. If it is overtight, when unscrewing, it also comes off. So beware. Firm but no force !

( Rolex did not make oppossite threads (R) for the case fit,

that would screw further when unscrewing the crown, so if you do not notice, water might enter the watch

if partially unscrewed )

mike · 31 March 2009, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Snug, not too tight.

Over tightening will ruin the seals quicker than just a snug resistance with your finger and thumb.

dP

X5.

9166 · 4 April 2009, 04:39 AM

Thank you for all your comments. I now turn till I can't go further, then i give it a quarter turn release.

Rebel · 4 April 2009, 04:44 AM

I've been told not too tight. Stop when you feel it stop....I've always done that.....Army, kids swimming, hunting...you name it....mine keep on keeping on.

2th Dr · 4 April 2009, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

X5.

X6

NYC6 · 4 April 2009, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by smallcandle

I've always used my vise grips and turned as hard as I could. Is that wrong?

When I bought my Sub the AD told me someone came in with a Rolex that he tightened with needle nose pliers!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9166

Thank you for all your comments. I now turn till I can't go further, then i give it a quarter turn release.

A 1/4 turn past when you "cant go further" might be to much. A quarter turn is good for spark plugs, I dont think delicate threads and tiny O rings need that much torque.

tthopp05 · 4 April 2009, 07:12 AM

IMHO I would take the advise of RSC if I were you.My Deepsea stops by itself without really trying to tighten it.

abr68 · 4 April 2009, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Snug, not too tight.

Over tightening will ruin the seals quicker than just a snug resistance with your finger and thumb.

dP

x 7

Scream · 4 April 2009, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by smallcandle

i've always used my vise grips and turned as hard as i could. Is that wrong?

lol

ninetres · 4 April 2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by smallcandle

I've always used my vise grips and turned as hard as I could. Is that wrong?

I take it a step further. I actually tig weld mine to the case (after using the vise grips). I could not afford a deep-sea so i figure this makes my sub just as water resistant. Call it a poor mans deep sea if you must. Only down fall is I need to break out the plasma cutter to change the date

Andad · 4 April 2009, 10:20 AM

I've converted all my crowns to 10mm hex heads so I can really torque up the suckers.

ninetres · 4 April 2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

I've converted all my crowns to 10mm hex heads so I can really torque up the suckers.

ARP studs on a few of my watches.

Dom · 4 April 2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

I've converted all my crowns to 10mm hex heads so I can really torque up the suckers.

Add the crown gard and you can sell it for a Panny

30 March 2009, 10:12 PM	#1
9166 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Malaysia Watch: SD,EXPY2, TT SUB Posts: 23	Locking the Crown of Sports Rolex I have been asking several people including the RSC on how much should I turn when locking the crown. Some say stop when you feel the resistance but the RSC advises to turn them till you cannot turn anymore. Meaning to lock them maximum to the oyster. Any gurus out there on this issue?

30 March 2009, 10:32 PM	#2
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,216	Snug, not too tight. Over tightening will ruin the seals quicker than just a snug resistance with your finger and thumb. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

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GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	You just screw gently until the crown touches at the end and you feel slight resistance. Then you just give it a little bit of a slight turn further, without strenght. This can go down to 30 m-90 ft safely. If you overtight the crown, you do not only stress the seals, but you risk when untightening, to get all the neck piece, that is crown and threads out of the case. The thread that the crown screws on is a hollow pipe construction, that screws onto the case from the one side leaving out the threads for the crown on the other. If it is overtight, when unscrewing, it also comes off. So beware. Firm but no force ! ( Rolex did not make oppossite threads (R) for the case fit, that would screw further when unscrewing the crown, so if you do not notice, water might enter the watch if partially unscrewed ) __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

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Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	I've been told not too tight. Stop when you feel it stop....I've always done that.....Army, kids swimming, hunting...you name it....mine keep on keeping on. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

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Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	I've converted all my crowns to 10mm hex heads so I can really torque up the suckers. Attached Images __________________ E

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JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	I was told by an AD that I go to just to browse (that has a Rolex certified watchmaker) on site that its supposed to be 2 full turns for the crown.

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smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	I've always used my vise grips and turned as hard as I could. Is that wrong?

4 April 2009, 04:39 AM	#13
9166 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Malaysia Watch: SD,EXPY2, TT SUB Posts: 23	Thank you for all your comments. I now turn till I can't go further, then i give it a quarter turn release.

4 April 2009, 07:12 AM	#17
tthopp05 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Watch: THE MIGHTY DEEPSEA Posts: 839	IMHO I would take the advise of RSC if I were you.My Deepsea stops by itself without really trying to tighten it.

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