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Vdub1776 · 12 May 2015, 03:19 AM

Should the Crown on the end of the GMT II still rotate when in the fully locked in position? A friend of mine said the Crown should be in the upright position at all times?

maizerage25 · 12 May 2015, 03:24 AM

Your friend is wrong.

Many posters here have crowns that are not upright when fully screwed in, mine included.

qyk1010101 · 12 May 2015, 03:25 AM

depends on your luck of the draw

Nodak · 12 May 2015, 03:38 AM

Mine is slightly off from being centered. Not by much though

Tvall13 · 12 May 2015, 03:41 AM

mine is horizontal when fully screwed in

cop414 · 12 May 2015, 03:42 AM

My Sub crown points to 4 o'clock.

Frosty · 12 May 2015, 03:44 AM

Different watches, different crown orientation.

joli160 · 12 May 2015, 03:52 AM

Only the Skydweller is straight up, but who cares

IT Nerd · 12 May 2015, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by joli160

Only the Skydweller is straight up, but who cares

This

Trailblazer · 12 May 2015, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

my sub crown points to 4 o'clock.

x2

Tools · 12 May 2015, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vdub1776

Should the Crown on the end of the GMT II still rotate when in the fully locked in position? A friend of mine said the Crown should be in the upright position at all times?

No. If you force it further you will break it.. The crown is only upright in pictures.

tkerrmd · 12 May 2015, 04:14 AM

very rarely does it line up and it doesnt matter

stil · 12 May 2015, 04:23 AM

Does the GMT have a screw down crown?

IT Nerd · 12 May 2015, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by stil

Does the GMT have a screw down crown?

Yep

brandrea · 12 May 2015, 04:25 AM

None of mine line up, they vary and it doesnt matter

stil · 12 May 2015, 04:27 AM

Interesting. Is the OP asking about whether the crown should be upright when screwed down or if the crown should rotate perpetually when pushed in completely? I read it as the latter.

douglasf13 · 12 May 2015, 04:41 AM

I guess I scored on my Sub Date. It lines up nicely. Maybe just a hair towards 11 o'clock, but it pretty much looks bang on.

Rookie52 · 12 May 2015, 07:06 AM

Mine's not even close.. I am surprised to see how many posts of "It doesn't matter" though. I think if we all had the choice, we'd ideally want the crown perfectly aligned, no?

sco · 12 May 2015, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by cop414

My Sub crown points to 4 o'clock.

Mine too

Also, I like that it points to 4:00, I can tell very quickly by looking that it is screwed down completely. I like that...

Kneecough · 12 May 2015, 07:18 AM

Mine is almost perfectly upside down. Like everyone has said, does not matter though.

If your inquiry was asking wether the crown should be able to be turned continuously one it is locked down... The answer is no.

DPE · 12 May 2015, 07:35 AM

Mine is tight and locked down. The Rolex crown is to one side, but after a few drinks it looks good !!

WS9D · 12 May 2015, 07:53 AM

My GMT2c points to 4 when fully screwed in, my sub points to 1.

douglasf13 · 12 May 2015, 07:59 AM

I'm surprised I haven't seen a crown pointing up as a potential "benefit" on the used market.

donq · 12 May 2015, 09:27 AM

Seems odd to think about the crown facing "up" on an object that is in motion more or less constantly. What's next? A crown that self rotates to keep itself vertical as you move your hand around? Up is a constant variable for a wristwatch.
Will Rolex patent a self vertical orientation system for it's crowns? Perhaps GPS integrated in to the end with a micro servo motor powered by a separate perpetual rotor?

This is an age of wonders my friends...

Old Expat Beast · 12 May 2015, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by stil

Does the GMT have a screw down crown?

Of course, every Rolex Oyster does.

AK797 · 12 May 2015, 09:37 AM

Why should crowns point upwards, kings are killed all the time...

rudegar · 12 May 2015, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by joli160

Only the Skydweller is straight up, but who cares

I was told by a fairly reliable AD rep that the DD 40 will have a crown that points up. I don't know if that is part of the new movement, something that was perfected with the Skydweller or...?

stil · 12 May 2015, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Of course, every Rolex Oyster does.

Ya...dumb question on my part.

sco · 12 May 2015, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stil

Ya...dumb question on my part.

Not a dumb question. Trust me, I've seen much worse here

El Cascarrabias · 12 May 2015, 12:31 PM

Everyone knows if the crown is not upright it's not a real Rolex.

Uh. . . right?

12 May 2015, 03:19 AM	#1
Vdub1776 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 53	Crown on end rotational? Should the Crown on the end of the GMT II still rotate when in the fully locked in position? A friend of mine said the Crown should be in the upright position at all times?

12 May 2015, 03:42 AM	#6
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,859	My Sub crown points to 4 o'clock. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

12 May 2015, 03:44 AM	#7
Frosty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,084	Different watches, different crown orientation. __________________ “Anyone can be sarcastic; it takes intelligence to solve a problem!”

12 May 2015, 03:52 AM	#8
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,451	Only the Skydweller is straight up, but who cares __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

12 May 2015, 03:24 AM	#2
maizerage25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: Cleveland, OH Watch: 216570, 116710BLNR Posts: 137	Your friend is wrong. Many posters here have crowns that are not upright when fully screwed in, mine included.

12 May 2015, 03:25 AM	#3
qyk1010101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: - Posts: 37	depends on your luck of the draw

12 May 2015, 03:38 AM	#4
Nodak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: North Dakota Watch: 114060 Posts: 18	Mine is slightly off from being centered. Not by much though

12 May 2015, 03:41 AM	#5
Tvall13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: US Watch: Rolex Datejust II Posts: 370	mine is horizontal when fully screwed in

12 May 2015, 04:14 AM	#12
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	very rarely does it line up and it doesnt matter

12 May 2015, 04:23 AM	#13
stil Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: not stil Location: USA Watch: Rolex n Omega Posts: 1,327	Does the GMT have a screw down crown?

12 May 2015, 04:25 AM	#15
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,365	None of mine line up, they vary and it doesnt matter

12 May 2015, 04:27 AM	#16
stil Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: not stil Location: USA Watch: Rolex n Omega Posts: 1,327	Interesting. Is the OP asking about whether the crown should be upright when screwed down or if the crown should rotate perpetually when pushed in completely? I read it as the latter.

12 May 2015, 04:41 AM	#17
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,615	I guess I scored on my Sub Date. It lines up nicely. Maybe just a hair towards 11 o'clock, but it pretty much looks bang on.

12 May 2015, 07:06 AM	#18
Rookie52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 591	Mine's not even close.. I am surprised to see how many posts of "It doesn't matter" though. I think if we all had the choice, we'd ideally want the crown perfectly aligned, no?

12 May 2015, 07:18 AM	#20
Kneecough "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,792	Mine is almost perfectly upside down. Like everyone has said, does not matter though. If your inquiry was asking wether the crown should be able to be turned continuously one it is locked down... The answer is no.

12 May 2015, 07:35 AM	#21
DPE "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 1,050	Mine is tight and locked down. The Rolex crown is to one side, but after a few drinks it looks good !!

12 May 2015, 07:53 AM	#22
WS9D "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Steve Location: Shasta Watch: es..More Watches! Posts: 2,389	My GMT2c points to 4 when fully screwed in, my sub points to 1.

12 May 2015, 07:59 AM	#23
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,615	I'm surprised I haven't seen a crown pointing up as a potential "benefit" on the used market.

12 May 2015, 09:27 AM	#24
donq "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas tx Watch: 16610,1675,16030 Posts: 1,135	Seems odd to think about the crown facing "up" on an object that is in motion more or less constantly. What's next? A crown that self rotates to keep itself vertical as you move your hand around? Up is a constant variable for a wristwatch. Will Rolex patent a self vertical orientation system for it's crowns? Perhaps GPS integrated in to the end with a micro servo motor powered by a separate perpetual rotor? This is an age of wonders my friends...

12 May 2015, 09:37 AM	#26
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,291	Why should crowns point upwards, kings are killed all the time...

12 May 2015, 12:31 PM	#30
El Cascarrabias "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: USA Watch: 16613LB Posts: 1,006	Everyone knows if the crown is not upright it's not a real Rolex. Uh. . . right?

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