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rwleigh · 5 September 2016, 07:47 PM

My sub has just been back to the RSC for an in warranty repair due to rough winding. The winding is now fine but I think the crown now doesn't sit as low and flush with the case as it did before. Please see this photo, the crown is screwed down as tight as it will go but there's a visible gap. What do you think, can anybody else confirm whether or not it should be further in?

1166600 · 5 September 2016, 07:50 PM

don´t worry, that´s normal!

Snow-Dweller · 5 September 2016, 08:13 PM

Doesn't look quite right to me.

PRH · 5 September 2016, 08:29 PM

I had the same issue and popped in to RSC in London.

They tested the watch and confirmed all ok, the crown seats on the "O" rings not the case side.

Passionata · 5 September 2016, 08:32 PM

the crown sits fine but your date magnification is low

Marcus09 · 5 September 2016, 08:34 PM

This is my gmt. It looks tighter no?

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padi56 · 5 September 2016, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rwleigh

My sub has just been back to the RSC for an in warranty repair due to rough winding. The winding is now fine but I think the crown now doesn't sit as low and flush with the case as it did before. Please see this photo, the crown is screwed down as tight as it will go but there's a visible gap. What do you think, can anybody else confirm whether or not it should be further in?

Your watch is fine and all the crown needs is screwing down finger tight and no metal to metal contact as the seal is in the crown to seal the crown tube.If you have metal to metal case contact then for sure you have damaged the seal in the crown, and you magnification is fine and normal.

rwleigh · 5 September 2016, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Your watch is fine and all the crown needs is screwing down finger tight and no metal to metal contact as the seal is in the crown to seal the crown tube.If you have metal to metal case contact then for sure you have damaged the seal in the crown, and you magnification is fine and normal.

Thank you Peter, after a slightly mixed response that's put my mind at rest...

Masteryacht · 6 September 2016, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Passionata

the crown sits fine but your date magnification is low

That's just wrong.

watchwatcher · 6 September 2016, 01:45 AM

You're fine. Relax and enjoy.

rwleigh · 6 September 2016, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

You're fine. Relax and enjoy.

SSLove · 6 September 2016, 07:42 PM

I'm surprised to read that apparently this is good as is. I have the same watch and it sits pretty close to the case just like your GMT.

If this was my watch it would leave a bad taste in my mouth. Isn't Rolex about perfection? Or is it all just cool-aid?

Andad · 6 September 2016, 07:57 PM

The screw crown prevents adjustment operation when tightened - what more do you want it to do?

Andad · 6 September 2016, 07:58 PM

The crown seal doesn't do much to keep the water out.

The internal seals do that job.

avirom · 6 September 2016, 08:38 PM

normal.

after having my 15000 serviced it was exactly the same by me.

Loevhagen · 6 September 2016, 09:32 PM

That gap will drive you nuts. Get it fixed.

Tools · 7 September 2016, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by rwleigh

. . Please see this photo, the crown is screwed down as tight as it will go but there's a visible gap. What do you think, can anybody else confirm whether or not it should be further in?

. . .

If there is not a gap between the case and bottom of the crown, it's broke.

The crown does not seal to, or even contact, the top of the case if it is properly installed.

The top of the tube snugs up against the inner gasket at the top of the crown, just like a jar of pickles. If the crown contacts the case, the gasket cannot seal against the top of the tube.

masyv6 · 7 September 2016, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Loevhagen

That gap will drive you nuts. Get it fixed.

It's driving me nuts and I don't even own it!

5 September 2016, 07:47 PM	#1
rwleigh "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Richard Location: Lincolnshire Watch: 116621 Posts: 178	Crown seating 116610LN. My sub has just been back to the RSC for an in warranty repair due to rough winding. The winding is now fine but I think the crown now doesn't sit as low and flush with the case as it did before. Please see this photo, the crown is screwed down as tight as it will go but there's a visible gap. What do you think, can anybody else confirm whether or not it should be further in? __________________ ♛ Submariner 116610 LV ♛ GMT-Master II 116710 BLNR ♛ Yacht-Master 40 116621

5 September 2016, 08:13 PM	#3
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,281	Doesn't look quite right to me. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. BB58. GMW-B5000D.

5 September 2016, 08:29 PM	#4
PRH "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: UK Watch: WG DD Posts: 179	I had the same issue and popped in to RSC in London. They tested the watch and confirmed all ok, the crown seats on the "O" rings not the case side. __________________ WG DD40 Blue dial Romans RG Daytona ceramic bezel TT SUB C

5 September 2016, 08:32 PM	#5
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	the crown sits fine but your date magnification is low __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

5 September 2016, 08:34 PM	#6
Marcus09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Batman Location: Gotham City Posts: 1,184	This is my gmt. It looks tighter no? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

5 September 2016, 07:50 PM	#2
1166600 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Deepsea Posts: 129	don´t worry, that´s normal!

6 September 2016, 01:45 AM	#10
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,566	You're fine. Relax and enjoy.

6 September 2016, 07:42 PM	#12
SSLove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bay area Posts: 105	I'm surprised to read that apparently this is good as is. I have the same watch and it sits pretty close to the case just like your GMT. If this was my watch it would leave a bad taste in my mouth. Isn't Rolex about perfection? Or is it all just cool-aid?

6 September 2016, 07:57 PM	#13
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,952	The screw crown prevents adjustment operation when tightened - what more do you want it to do? __________________ E

6 September 2016, 07:58 PM	#14
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,952	The crown seal doesn't do much to keep the water out. The internal seals do that job. __________________ E

6 September 2016, 08:38 PM	#15
avirom "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: israel Posts: 123	normal. after having my 15000 serviced it was exactly the same by me.

6 September 2016, 09:32 PM	#16
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,934	That gap will drive you nuts. Get it fixed.

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