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Old 23 September 2018, 04:26 AM   #61
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I agree, that is too tight.
Ok but what is the correct tightness. What is the rule of thumb here?
Just use no pressure at all, just tighten very softly?
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Old 23 September 2018, 04:27 AM   #62
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Ok but what is the correct tightness. What is the rule of thumb here?
Just use no pressure at all, just tighten very softly?
Just screw it in until it meets the case.
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Old 23 September 2018, 04:33 AM   #63
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A man that repairs watches being told what can be done with this one.


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Old 23 September 2018, 04:54 AM   #64
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Just screw it in until it meets the case.
ok thanks, for some reason I have always thought one should tighten it in the end. Hope I have not damaged the tube.
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Lol. Soaking in uncooked rice works for water logged smart phones. Maybe some rice, some oil, good as new?




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Old 24 September 2018, 04:24 PM   #66
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Just screw it in until it meets the case.


Good insight - and a useful caveat to any “is it safe” thread (yes...so long as you don’t go Hercules when screwing in your crown)


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