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TheVTCGuy · 5 January 2010, 10:36 AM

Probably too personal a question... but getting back to watches my Z series is about to go in for it's two-year check up at the AD. I use the Chronograph quite frequently, probably at least a couple times a day. I'm always careful to screw down the push buttons, (activators), but lately I've noticed they have come loose on a regular basis. I don't over-torque them when I screw them down, could they be getting worn already? After only two years? Is there anything the watchmaker at my AD can do about it?

I'm a little concerned, maybe paranoidely so (is that a real word?), for the simple fact I'd like the watch to be as secure as possible against dirt, moisture etc. From what I understand, (correct me if I'm wrong Larry), the pushbuttons are still water-tight if they're loose, as long as you don't activate them. Still... I'm a bit un-eased by this. Anyone else have this problem?

Playdrv4me · 5 January 2010, 10:37 AM

This thread title gave me quite a chuckle... FYI never had the knobs come loose on the TT Daytona I wore for about a month before it sold.

Tools · 5 January 2010, 10:39 AM

The screw down serves no function except to keep the pusher from being pushed...

It is simply a knurled nut that rides up and down on the threads - it has no gaskets or washers and doesn't "seal" against the case....

Art 1 · 5 January 2010, 11:18 AM

Mine have never become loose on their own.

walds11 · 5 January 2010, 11:25 AM

Nope.

Two year check-up? Why? For a once over?

watchnut · 5 January 2010, 11:29 AM

Try some Loc-tite..

as Larry said there is no sealing function to them, otherwise Rolex would have put some cute little 904L lockwashers on them. By the way, congrats on using yours. I'll bet a HUGE proportion of them never get turned.

kcmo · 5 January 2010, 11:57 AM

Mine are secure. Good thing you're having it looked at by the AD Paul.

B. Doggy · 5 January 2010, 11:57 AM

Mmmm.....Daytona.

Luxe Time · 5 January 2010, 01:18 PM

Paul- no problem with my X Serial Daytona pushers coming loose.
I'd say that a watchmaker could give you a good idea of the cost to replace the pushers if for some reason that it is necessary. The movement will have to be removed if the pushers are replaced so the cost for this job will be about 1.5 hours of labor plus parts (I'd guess $200 ea. pusher) If it bothers you I'd go ahead and get it fixed. Good luck!

Solo118 · 5 January 2010, 02:16 PM

Also a Z serial here, and I do notice they come loose sometimes. Luckily I heard it is OK to swim with the pushers open, but only about 10ft. If anyone can chime in on this I am all ears (this way I can stop being paranoid as well in case I go swimming)

Watchdog · 5 January 2010, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

The screw down serves no function except to keep the pusher from being pushed...

It is simply a knurled nut that rides up and down on the threads - it has no gaskets or washers and doesn't "seal" against the case....

Interesting!

promethus · 5 January 2010, 02:35 PM

No prob with all the Daytonas' I owned before.

TheVTCGuy · 5 January 2010, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walds11

Nope.

Two year check-up? Why? For a once over?

My AD extends the warranty from Two years to Three years, but they require yearly checkups or it's void. So, it's going in for the annual!

Singslinger · 5 January 2010, 03:49 PM

I've never had problems with my knob when screwing tightly.

JediRolex · 5 January 2010, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

The screw down serves no function except to keep the pusher from being pushed...

It is simply a knurled nut that rides up and down on the threads - it has no gaskets or washers and doesn't "seal" against the case....

hmmm...

I always wondered about this, I LOVE TRF!

I have never owned a Daytona, but I have tried them on and played with the knobs (what guy would not play with the knobs???) My concern was being a daytona owner would lead to 3X paranoia that the watch was not water tight. Whenever I change the time on my GMT, I ratchet down the little crown until my fingertips can not budge it anymore.

brkanand · 5 January 2010, 04:48 PM

I think your knobs require to be checked by AD. Solution should be simple

walds11 · 5 January 2010, 08:26 PM

Makes. Not a bad deal.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

My AD extends the warranty from Two years to Three years, but they require yearly checkups or it's void. So, it's going in for the annual!

InVision · 5 January 2010, 08:51 PM

My Daytona knobs stay tight. Had a girlfirend once though who had loose knobs....

alfanator · 5 January 2010, 09:46 PM

I keep mine hanging out most of the time so i have easy access. They have occassionally retracted by themselves from rubbing against stuff though.

BASSETHOUNDS · 5 January 2010, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

The screw down serves no function except to keep the pusher from being pushed...

It is simply a knurled nut that rides up and down on the threads - it has no gaskets or washers and doesn't "seal" against the case....

Just a question Larry , if I may . It of course stops them from being pushed , but would it not be dangerous to push the buttons when submerged ? If so , would the pressure by the water at certain depth not push them inwards when not screwed down properly ?

xbox · 5 January 2010, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I use the Chronograph quite frequently, probably at least a couple times a day.

Out of interest, what do you time every day?

ROLEX MAN · 5 January 2010, 10:18 PM

mine are allways so tight because I don't use them!!!

Prince · 5 January 2010, 10:19 PM

No problem with mine. At least on the watch...

5 January 2010, 10:36 AM	#1
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Daytona Owners - Do Your Knobs Come Loose? Probably too personal a question... but getting back to watches my Z series is about to go in for it's two-year check up at the AD. I use the Chronograph quite frequently, probably at least a couple times a day. I'm always careful to screw down the push buttons, (activators), but lately I've noticed they have come loose on a regular basis. I don't over-torque them when I screw them down, could they be getting worn already? After only two years? Is there anything the watchmaker at my AD can do about it? I'm a little concerned, maybe paranoidely so (is that a real word?), for the simple fact I'd like the watch to be as secure as possible against dirt, moisture etc. From what I understand, (correct me if I'm wrong Larry), the pushbuttons are still water-tight if they're loose, as long as you don't activate them. Still... I'm a bit un-eased by this. Anyone else have this problem?

5 January 2010, 10:39 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,262	The screw down serves no function except to keep the pusher from being pushed... It is simply a knurled nut that rides up and down on the threads - it has no gaskets or washers and doesn't "seal" against the case.... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

5 January 2010, 11:25 AM	#5
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,637	Nope. Two year check-up? Why? For a once over? __________________ Adam

5 January 2010, 11:29 AM	#6
watchnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: David Location: SW Fla Watch: SS Daytona & TT DJ Posts: 1,430	Try some Loc-tite.. as Larry said there is no sealing function to them, otherwise Rolex would have put some cute little 904L lockwashers on them. By the way, congrats on using yours. I'll bet a HUGE proportion of them never get turned. __________________ "Ever higher. Ever better": Patrick Heiniger

5 January 2010, 11:57 AM	#8
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Mmmm.....Daytona. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

5 January 2010, 10:37 AM	#2
Playdrv4me "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: STL Watch: the 4Sale section! Posts: 201	This thread title gave me quite a chuckle... FYI never had the knobs come loose on the TT Daytona I wore for about a month before it sold.

5 January 2010, 11:18 AM	#4
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Mine have never become loose on their own.

5 January 2010, 11:57 AM	#7
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Mine are secure. Good thing you're having it looked at by the AD Paul.

5 January 2010, 01:18 PM	#9
Luxe Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Raja Location: Connecticut Posts: 951	Paul- no problem with my X Serial Daytona pushers coming loose. I'd say that a watchmaker could give you a good idea of the cost to replace the pushers if for some reason that it is necessary. The movement will have to be removed if the pushers are replaced so the cost for this job will be about 1.5 hours of labor plus parts (I'd guess $200 ea. pusher) If it bothers you I'd go ahead and get it fixed. Good luck!

5 January 2010, 02:16 PM	#10
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,068	Also a Z serial here, and I do notice they come loose sometimes. Luckily I heard it is OK to swim with the pushers open, but only about 10ft. If anyone can chime in on this I am all ears (this way I can stop being paranoid as well in case I go swimming)

5 January 2010, 02:35 PM	#12
promethus "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SG Posts: 192	No prob with all the Daytonas' I owned before.

5 January 2010, 03:49 PM	#14
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	I've never had problems with my knob when screwing tightly.

5 January 2010, 04:48 PM	#16
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,050	I think your knobs require to be checked by AD. Solution should be simple

5 January 2010, 08:51 PM	#18
InVision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Destin, FL USA Watch: Outerspace DayDate Posts: 2,662	My Daytona knobs stay tight. Had a girlfirend once though who had loose knobs....

5 January 2010, 09:46 PM	#19
alfanator "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seattle/Shanghai Posts: 134	I keep mine hanging out most of the time so i have easy access. They have occassionally retracted by themselves from rubbing against stuff though.

5 January 2010, 10:18 PM	#22
ROLEX MAN 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: land down under Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,686	mine are allways so tight because I don't use them!!! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

5 January 2010, 10:19 PM	#23
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	No problem with mine. At least on the watch... __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

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