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Rolex Richie · 5 May 2013, 06:34 AM

I read alot of threads regarding crown winding.
Most say only screw the crown down finger tight.
This obviously depends how strong your fingers are and in any case what else would you use to screw the crown down !!

Whenever i have taken my watches to the RSC in UK, it is always returned to me with the crown wound down alot more than i would do myself.

Some say that winding it too tight can cause wear on an inner gasket.

So how tight is tight ?

Comments would be most appreciated..

sleddog · 5 May 2013, 06:38 AM

When it stops turning without an effort of force, you're good!

We may all have different finger strength

, but you are talking minimal pressure difference IMO.

Roller07 · 5 May 2013, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

When it stops turning without an effort of force, you're good!

We may all have different finger strength

, but you are talking minimal pressure difference IMO.

x2

FLY-DOG · 5 May 2013, 10:38 AM

Finger tight but don't crank down on it.

Tools · 5 May 2013, 10:56 AM

There is simply no point in cranking the crown down tightly.. The gasket in the cap/crown is not the main seal and so gasket contact and a snug down is sufficient..

The main seals are o-rings around the stem inside the tube and are passive... they work whether the crown is tight or not..

Sherwooddavid · 5 May 2013, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

There is simply no point in cranking the crown down tightly.. The gasket in the cap/crown is not the main seal and so gasket contact and a snug down is sufficient..

The main seals are o-rings around the stem inside the tube and are passive... they work whether the crown is tight or not..

T. Ferguson · 5 May 2013, 12:34 PM

I basically tighten until just after I start to feel any significant resistance. This occurs before I've tightened it as far as I possibly could.

I wonder if Bergeron makes a Rolex crown torque wrench?

Cesium133 · 5 May 2013, 01:36 PM

Wait, I thought the crown was designed to stop by itself when it was properly aligned with the Rolex logo facing upright?

Sous · 5 May 2013, 11:35 PM

In all the threads that have appeared here, the best answer to this question IMHO was posted by brandxbrand (Chris) back in 2010:

Turn the crown till it stops. Simple as....

https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...1&postcount=31

Advice on this issue doesn't get any better than that

kilyung · 6 May 2013, 02:20 AM

I crank it down with pliers until the crown faces up.

jas316 · 6 May 2013, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

I crank it down with pliers until the crown faces up.

Substandard · 6 May 2013, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cesium133

Wait, I thought the crown was designed to stop by itself when it was properly aligned with the Rolex logo facing upright?

As a newbie owner should the logo be facing up when the crown is tightened down. Mine actually faces down, not bothered about but just curious in the detail?

Dan Pierce · 6 May 2013, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Substandard

As a newbie owner should the logo be facing up when the crown is tightened down. Mine actually faces down, not bothered about but just curious in the detail?

The crown postion is completely random.
dP

Substandard · 6 May 2013, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

The crown postion is completely random.
dP

Thanks. I think I have been looking at too many brochure pictures recently!!

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GeoGio Greece · 6 May 2013, 06:28 AM

The crown facing is not the critical thing on the tightness: dummy:

Just screw until the end, in a light way, and DO NOT go further, as may be the next time you try to unscrew, you will unscrew along the crown stem the neck assembly as well.

I used to tighten my Subs in the past more than required, and ended up a couple of times, unscrewing the neck as well. So, BEWARE!!

You can see the seals hereunder, the black round things, the red marked 1 + 2 fit the stem, no 3 seals the crown ( these are the twinlock) , and no 4 is the triplock of the ones fited with such a feature. So, the crown is well sealed even with the slightest turn when seated at the end.

The point is to have FRESH and not burned / destroyed O-rings.

Rolex Richie · 10 May 2013, 04:08 AM

Which of the seals on the picture above is the O ring that is visable when the crown is unscrewed ??

I assume the one marked No 4?

Rashid.bk · 10 May 2013, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoGio Greece

The crown facing is not the critical thing on the tightness: dummy:

Just screw until the end, in a light way, and DO NOT go further, as may be the next time you try to unscrew, you will unscrew along the crown stem the neck assembly as well.

I used to tighten my Subs in the past more than required, and ended up a couple of times, unscrewing the neck as well. So, BEWARE!!

You can see the seals hereunder, the black round things, the red marked 1 + 2 fit the stem, no 3 seals the crown ( these are the twinlock) , and no 4 is the triplock of the ones fited with such a feature. So, the crown is well sealed even with the slightest turn when seated at the end.

The point is to have FRESH and not burned / destroyed O-rings.

Cool picture, thanks for posting.

David cote · 10 May 2013, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

I crank it down with pliers until the crown faces up.

Too funny !! 😭😆

andromeda160 · 10 May 2013, 04:27 AM

my crown faces up, and if my watch came back without it facing up I would get it adjusted to face up. I know most live with it but it bothers the hell out of me.

petenyc · 11 May 2013, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoGio Greece

The crown facing is not the critical thing on the tightness: dummy:

Just screw until the end, in a light way, and DO NOT go further, as may be the next time you try to unscrew, you will unscrew along the crown stem the neck assembly as well.

I used to tighten my Subs in the past more than required, and ended up a couple of times, unscrewing the neck as well. So, BEWARE!!

You can see the seals hereunder, the black round things, the red marked 1 + 2 fit the stem, no 3 seals the crown ( these are the twinlock) , and no 4 is the triplock of the ones fited with such a feature. So, the crown is well sealed even with the slightest turn when seated at the end.

The point is to have FRESH and not burned / destroyed O-rings.

thanks for posting

5 May 2013, 06:34 AM	#1
Rolex Richie "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Leeds Watch: Sub 116613LB Posts: 187	Crown winding Finger Tight I read alot of threads regarding crown winding. Most say only screw the crown down finger tight. This obviously depends how strong your fingers are and in any case what else would you use to screw the crown down !! Whenever i have taken my watches to the RSC in UK, it is always returned to me with the crown wound down alot more than i would do myself. Some say that winding it too tight can cause wear on an inner gasket. So how tight is tight ? Comments would be most appreciated..

5 May 2013, 06:38 AM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,907	When it stops turning without an effort of force, you're good! We may all have different finger strength , but you are talking minimal pressure difference IMO. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

5 May 2013, 10:38 AM	#4
FLY-DOG "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Kerry Location: (GMT -5:00) Watch: 1991 Submariner Posts: 230	Finger tight but don't crank down on it. __________________ Current Rolex's 1969 Air-King 5500 1991 Submariner 16610 2010 Submariner 16610 LV 2014 James Cameron Deepsea Sea Dweller Blue 116660

5 May 2013, 10:56 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,137	There is simply no point in cranking the crown down tightly.. The gasket in the cap/crown is not the main seal and so gasket contact and a snug down is sufficient.. The main seals are o-rings around the stem inside the tube and are passive... they work whether the crown is tight or not.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

5 May 2013, 12:34 PM	#7
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	I basically tighten until just after I start to feel any significant resistance. This occurs before I've tightened it as far as I possibly could. I wonder if Bergeron makes a Rolex crown torque wrench? __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

5 May 2013, 01:36 PM	#8
Cesium133 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,037	Wait, I thought the crown was designed to stop by itself when it was properly aligned with the Rolex logo facing upright?

5 May 2013, 11:35 PM	#9
Sous "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 307	In all the threads that have appeared here, the best answer to this question IMHO was posted by brandxbrand (Chris) back in 2010: Turn the crown till it stops. Simple as.... https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...1&postcount=31 Advice on this issue doesn't get any better than that

6 May 2013, 02:20 AM	#10
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	I crank it down with pliers until the crown faces up.

6 May 2013, 06:28 AM	#15
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	The crown facing is not the critical thing on the tightness: dummy: Just screw until the end, in a light way, and DO NOT go further, as may be the next time you try to unscrew, you will unscrew along the crown stem the neck assembly as well. I used to tighten my Subs in the past more than required, and ended up a couple of times, unscrewing the neck as well. So, BEWARE!! You can see the seals hereunder, the black round things, the red marked 1 + 2 fit the stem, no 3 seals the crown ( these are the twinlock) , and no 4 is the triplock of the ones fited with such a feature. So, the crown is well sealed even with the slightest turn when seated at the end. The point is to have FRESH and not burned / destroyed O-rings. __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

10 May 2013, 04:08 AM	#16
Rolex Richie "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Leeds Watch: Sub 116613LB Posts: 187	Which of the seals on the picture above is the O ring that is visable when the crown is unscrewed ?? I assume the one marked No 4?

10 May 2013, 04:27 AM	#19
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	my crown faces up, and if my watch came back without it facing up I would get it adjusted to face up. I know most live with it but it bothers the hell out of me.

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