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watch watcher · 30 May 2013, 08:45 AM

I have owned a 25-y-o DJ for 2 years. It runs and keeps time flawlessly. However, my concern has to do with the crown tube threads. When I turn to close the crown, it catches the threads and takes only 3/4 of a turn before it locks down (closes). Is this the normal amount of turns? It hasn't gotten worse over my ownership. Thanks.

Rikki · 30 May 2013, 11:07 AM

It should have at least 2 1/2 turns plus. Rikki

ViperB · 30 May 2013, 02:19 PM

It sounds like you need to replace your crown and tube. Sent it down to Rikki at Timecare. Not only is he a great watchmaker but also has a Rolex parts account.

watch watcher · 31 May 2013, 10:15 AM

Oh wow, 2 1/2 turns plus? Guess I'm on borrowed time. I put the dreaded loupe to the threads and they do look rather smoothed over.

T. Ferguson · 31 May 2013, 11:33 AM

You might want to stay away from the Mariana Trench until you get it checked out.

30 May 2013, 08:45 AM	#1
watch watcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ME Watch: Vintages Posts: 565	How many turns of the crown to lock it? I have owned a 25-y-o DJ for 2 years. It runs and keeps time flawlessly. However, my concern has to do with the crown tube threads. When I turn to close the crown, it catches the threads and takes only 3/4 of a turn before it locks down (closes). Is this the normal amount of turns? It hasn't gotten worse over my ownership. Thanks.

30 May 2013, 11:07 AM	#2
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	It should have at least 2 1/2 turns plus. Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

31 May 2013, 11:33 AM	#5
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	You might want to stay away from the Mariana Trench until you get it checked out. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

30 May 2013, 02:19 PM	#3
ViperB 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sunrise,FL Posts: 6,446	It sounds like you need to replace your crown and tube. Sent it down to Rikki at Timecare. Not only is he a great watchmaker but also has a Rolex parts account.

31 May 2013, 10:15 AM	#4
watch watcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ME Watch: Vintages Posts: 565	Oh wow, 2 1/2 turns plus? Guess I'm on borrowed time. I put the dreaded loupe to the threads and they do look rather smoothed over.

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