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Tools · 5 February 2010, 04:05 AM

There is no need to tighten the crown beyond snug..

The seals inside the crown tube around the stem are the main water seals.. the gasket in the crown is the secondary safeguard and if you tighten it too much, you wil shred/compress and ruin it..

5 February 2010, 04:05 AM	#12
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,142	There is no need to tighten the crown beyond snug.. The seals inside the crown tube around the stem are the main water seals.. the gasket in the crown is the secondary safeguard and if you tighten it too much, you wil shred/compress and ruin it.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member