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22 November 2005, 04:38 AM

That my crown is positioned perfectly. I never really looked (or cared) but I was giving it a bath on the weekend and noticed that it sits straight up.

Goodwatch · 22 November 2005, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

That my crown is positioned perfectly. I never really looked (or cared) but I was giving it a bath on the weekend and noticed that it sits straight up.

Ehhhh. O k a y, sure, whatever you say. (Call 911). Of course it is! Isn't it supposed to be?

But does it really matter? I know I'm always checking that the bezel marker is at 12, because THAT'S really important!

22 November 2005, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Ehhhh. O k a y, sure, whatever you say. (Call 911). Of course it is! Isn't it supposed to be?

But does it really matter? I know I'm always checking that the bezel marker is at 12, because THAT'S really important!

Actually, the crown on a Rolex isn't supposed to be lined up. I mean the coronet on the crown stands up right when the watch is on your wrist. More often than not, it's upside down or sideways.

I just thought JJ would get a kick out of that tidbit.

Goodwatch · 22 November 2005, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Actually, the crown on a Rolex isn't supposed to be lined up. I mean the coronet on the crown stands up right when the watch is on your wrist. More often than not, it's upside down or sideways.

I just thought JJ would get a kick out of that tidbit.

Yawn.

22 November 2005, 08:29 AM

My YM had a crooked crown when I fist got it, but after the last service it was perfectly aligned.

dman · 22 November 2005, 08:46 AM

My YM is perfect!!

Clifton · 22 November 2005, 08:57 AM

Oddly enough the crown alignment has never bothered me all that much. Some of mine do while most of them don't. Ehhh...

mailman · 22 November 2005, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

That my crown is positioned perfectly. I never really looked (or cared) but I was giving it a bath on the weekend and noticed that it sits straight up.

Oh boy you and JJ, crown dorks.

Gedanken · 22 November 2005, 11:57 AM

Uh, John, exactly what kind of bath were you giving it that the crown sat straight up?

dman · 22 November 2005, 12:31 PM

I really could care less also, out of the numerous Rolex I have owned, this is the only one that was straight. I would think that it would be possible, but what the hell do I know.

Perhaps it is "under-engineered".

Atl · 22 November 2005, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Uh, John, exactly what kind of bath were you giving it that the crown sat straight up?

Now that it's gotten colder, my crown is experiencing shrinkage.

JJ Irani · 22 November 2005, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

My YM had a crooked crown when I fist got it, but after the last service it was perfectly aligned.

That's 'cause a new crown was put in, Al. Mandatory practice during any service. Obviously, the thread milling on the new crown somehow matched up perfectly with those on the stem and the crown came out straight up!!

padi56 · 22 November 2005, 06:45 PM

Quite agree Daren as long as screws down to the case what difference will it make.

22 November 2005, 11:11 PM

I really couldn't give a rat's if it was aligned or not. Just interesting that on a watch costing thousands, a simple $10 engineering to make them all line up, was simply ignored.

Logic? Rolex? Not in the same sentance, but you gotta love them for it.

Earl · 23 November 2005, 03:18 AM

Just finnished aligning mine..... took a pair of needle nose pliers and turned it but, now I can see the rubber o-ring and it don't want to stay screwed in and it looks like the threads are shorter now. Do you think I over thightened it?

JJ Irani · 23 November 2005, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Earl

Just finnished aligning mine..... took a pair of needle nose pliers and turned it but, now I can see the rubber o-ring and it don't want to stay screwed in and it looks like the threads are shorter now. Do you think I over thightened it?

Nah!! Just use the same pliers again when you want to unscrew it!!

23 November 2005, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Earl

Just finnished aligning mine..... took a pair of needle nose pliers and turned it but, now I can see the rubber o-ring and it don't want to stay screwed in and it looks like the threads are shorter now. Do you think I over thightened it?

Earl, my rule of thumb for tightening the crown is to get a pair of vice-grips. Then crank it down as hard as you can and when you feel it start to loosen, back off a half-turn.

Earl · 23 November 2005, 04:19 AM

OK! Hey thanks guys :o) ;o) btw, you folks are full of information

Rockrolex · 23 November 2005, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Earl

OK! Hey thanks guys :o) ;o) btw, you folks are full of information

Yeah, but no one ever said it was correct information. I mean, who gives their watch a bath anyway? You gotta wonder about people like that.

padi56 · 23 November 2005, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Yeah, but no one ever said it was correct information. I mean, who gives their watch a bath anyway? You gotta wonder about people like that.

Ed could you answer this question,being a lawyer.
Is a lady lawyer without briefs a solicitor?

BruceS · 23 November 2005, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Ed could you answer this question,being a lawyer.
Is a lady lawyer without briefs a solicitor?

Rockrolex · 23 November 2005, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Ed could you answer this question,being a lawyer.
Is a lady lawyer without briefs a solicitor?

I need to do a little (il)legal research to answer that one, Peter.

Goodwatch · 23 November 2005, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Earl

Just finnished aligning mine..... took a pair of needle nose pliers and turned it but, now I can see the rubber o-ring and it don't want to stay screwed in and it looks like the threads are shorter now. Do you think I over thightened it?

No. Just take a hammer and knock it home again.

dman · 23 November 2005, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Ed could you answer this question,being a lawyer.
Is a lady lawyer without briefs a solicitor?

JJ Irani · 23 November 2005, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Ed could you answer this question,being a lawyer.
Is a lady lawyer without briefs a solicitor?

I guess that would depend a great deal on what she's soliciting!!!

22 November 2005, 04:38 AM	#1
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Just wanted to point out... That my crown is positioned perfectly. I never really looked (or cared) but I was giving it a bath on the weekend and noticed that it sits straight up.

22 November 2005, 08:46 AM	#6
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	My YM is perfect!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

22 November 2005, 11:57 AM	#9
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Uh, John, exactly what kind of bath were you giving it that the crown sat straight up? __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

22 November 2005, 12:31 PM	#10
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	I really could care less also, out of the numerous Rolex I have owned, this is the only one that was straight. I would think that it would be possible, but what the hell do I know. Perhaps it is "under-engineered". __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

22 November 2005, 06:45 PM	#13
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,420	Quite agree Daren as long as screws down to the case what difference will it make. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

22 November 2005, 08:29 AM	#5
---- Guest Posts: n/a	My YM had a crooked crown when I fist got it, but after the last service it was perfectly aligned.

22 November 2005, 08:57 AM	#7
Clifton Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 148	Oddly enough the crown alignment has never bothered me all that much. Some of mine do while most of them don't. Ehhh...

22 November 2005, 11:11 PM	#14
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	I really couldn't give a rat's if it was aligned or not. Just interesting that on a watch costing thousands, a simple $10 engineering to make them all line up, was simply ignored. Logic? Rolex? Not in the same sentance, but you gotta love them for it.

23 November 2005, 03:18 AM	#15
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Just finnished aligning mine..... took a pair of needle nose pliers and turned it but, now I can see the rubber o-ring and it don't want to stay screwed in and it looks like the threads are shorter now. Do you think I over thightened it?

23 November 2005, 04:19 AM	#18
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	OK! Hey thanks guys :o) ;o) btw, you folks are full of information

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