124270 owners: How flush should winding crown be with case?

[dannyp]

Since we all obsess over the tiny things here...

Does the winding crown on this one sit as flush with the case when screwed all the way in? The case looks a hair wider at the bottom (by the wrist) but when looking from each angle, I can't tell if there's still a tiny bit of crown tube exposed reflections don't help...

My photography skills are crap, but I'll try and capture/share what I'm looking at. However, in the meantime, if anyone has noticed what I am, I'll be curious. Mostly want to ensure that the crown tube isn't sticking out a tiny bit farther than it should, potentially compromising water resistance/structural soundness.

[dannyp]

Bump

[enjoythemusic]

Generally no as there's a gasket. So it is not fully flush as the WP gasket takes a bit of space. So totally normal :)

[dannyp]

Thanks! My only concern had been whether the crown tube was protruding out of the case farther than it should. On another note, considering the size of the watch and crown, this thing has a very nice, thick crown tube (which to me suggests good things about durability during winding and setting actions).

[Brich436]

Here’s a good shot of what it should it should like like.




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[Brich436]

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[dannyp]

Originally Posted by Brich436

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Awesome, thanks, great angle! Yea, think mine is the same; hadn't realized that the widest part of the case is actually in the middle and that the sides curve inwards both towards the crystal and towards the case back (meaning that crown should be closest to case right around the middle).

Wish my hand were that steady to take on-wrist pics! But I suppose better you than me (since no aspect of my life requires using firearms).

[214270Explorer]

Don't try to screw it down flush.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by 214270Explorer

Don't try to screw it down flush.

Yes! I always turn till it stops moving, then try one more “light grip” turn just to make sure.

Because over-screwing is my fault, a faulty tube (which I don’t have) is a defect, and with a five year warranty, I’ll bias all actions towards the latter.

This watch is just shared a little differently than either my old 16570 and constructed differently than my wife’s 114200, which has a small indentation for crown to sit down into.

[KeobNepo]

Originally Posted by 214270Explorer

Don't try to screw it down flush.

Indeed, you’ll mess up the water resistance of the watch


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