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Old 20 June 2019, 03:59 PM   #1
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Tudor Crown Problem?

Hi all,

So I just picked up a new black bay heritage Tudor in house. I noticed that when I unscrew the crown, it doesn’t automatically pop out to the winding position. I have to slightly screw it clockwise, and right when I do that it pops out to the winding position.

I read online that this happens with some tudors and rolexes, but some seem to think this is an issue. Is this normal? Thanks!

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Old 20 June 2019, 05:33 PM   #2
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Totally normal.
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Old 20 June 2019, 05:43 PM   #3
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this is normal. have you own any watches with screw down crowns? even my sinn does that.
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Old 21 June 2019, 12:10 AM   #4
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My Rolex DJ41 does this....not an issue IMO.
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I just checked mine and it’s the same, I wish it was like my DJII as it pops right out and you can tell your winding.
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Old 21 June 2019, 04:48 AM   #6
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Hi all,

. . .
I read online that this happens with some tudors and rolexes, but some seem to think this is an issue. Is this normal? Thanks!

Squan
The crown is an upside-down socket, and the top part of the (extended) stem has the flats (nut) that it must engage.

When it is unwound, if it does not exactly align socket-to-nut, then it needs to be moved one way or the other until it does. There is no issue, it is mechanics.
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Old 21 June 2019, 04:57 AM   #7
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Interesting, didn't even realize this until you mentioned it.
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Old 21 June 2019, 05:43 AM   #8
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My Datejust II does the same thing - sort of sticks. No biggie
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Old 21 June 2019, 06:45 AM   #9
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@Tools thanks for taking time to explain this, lots of ppl like me have never had a watch apart, maybe I need to see if there are some vids online that show watch disassembly just as a reference
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@Tools thanks for taking time to explain this, lots of ppl like me have never had a watch apart, maybe I need to see if there are some vids online that show watch disassembly just as a reference
I simplified the function for ease in understanding.

Here is a schematic... the right 4 pieces make up the crown mechanism and are a single unit, which is screwed on top of the stem, extending it for full function. When you press on the crown unit, it pushes the clutch-ring (socket) off of the piston (nut) and down around the shaft of the stem.... then you can screw it down onto the tube threads.

crown diagram (2).jpg
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