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msp1518 · 21 August 2020, 06:32 AM

Crazy. I got my Explorer II back from service a week ago and was very happy.

Unfortunately when I reset the time I apparently did not screw in the crown. I remember getting a phone call and being distracted, so apparently I am just a dementia dip-shit. The crown was not pulled to the outer positions. I had pushed it in to screw it in. I did know this until....

Today I went to wash dishes with the watch on my wrist and for whatever reason as the water began to hit my wrist I thought, "Check the crown" and I immediately pulled my wrist up and low and behold, the crown was not screwed in.

Okay, so naturally I FREAKED the F out and began cursing myself. I never ever make such mistakes. The question is, am I worrying over nothing?

16570, caliber 3186, newly serviced. It was not submerged in water. The water from the faucet ran over it for maybe a second and not at full blast. It was rather mild in force. I grabbed a soft towel, wiped it off, have not noticed any condensation under the crystal.

I am 2.5 hours driving from the service center so.... Opinions, please.

shirtguy · 21 August 2020, 06:33 AM

It's fine, if its working its ok, no worries

rootbeer7 · 21 August 2020, 06:34 AM

It will be water resistant without crown screwed down. If it was pulled out to change time then you may have an issue.

Seddyspaghetti · 21 August 2020, 06:35 AM

i think you're still good. there should still be a protective layer when the crown is out. But i would google to confirm LOL

Simon_jrees · 21 August 2020, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msp1518

Crazy. I got my Explorer II back from service a week ago and was very happy.

Unfortunately when I reset the time I apparently did not screw in the crown. I remember getting a phone call and being distracted, so apparently I am just a dementia dip-shit. The crown was not pulled to the outer positions. I had pushed it in to screw it in. I did know this until....

Today I went to wash dishes with the watch on my wrist and for whatever reason as the water began to hit my wrist I thought, "Check the crown" and I immediately pulled my wrist up and low and behold, the crown was not screwed in.

Okay, so naturally I FREAKED the F out and began cursing myself. I never ever make such mistakes. The question is, am I worrying over nothing?

16570, caliber 3186, newly serviced. It was not submerged in water. The water from the faucet ran over it for maybe a second and not at full blast. It was rather mild in force. I grabbed a soft towel, wiped it off, have not noticed any condensation under the crystal.

I am 2.5 hours driving from the service center so.... Opinions, please.

Sounds like splashing a 50m water resistant watch, you should be fine bud.

Nanasaka90 · 21 August 2020, 06:42 AM

“Dementia dipshit” gave a me a good laugh, thanks.

I think you’re safe with the twin-lock crown, that’s why we buy Rolex.

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iTreelex · 21 August 2020, 06:43 AM

You should be fine OP

Mgf8462 · 21 August 2020, 06:44 AM

I've heard of people swimming with their crown unscrewed and it was still fine. As long as it wasnt in a hacking position, then I wouldn't worry.

Al1969 · 21 August 2020, 06:45 AM

Like others said, I think you’re good to go. Post later with an update and keep an eye out for condensation.

HogwldFLTR · 21 August 2020, 06:47 AM

Shout be no issue; the screw down crown is to keep the seals from being moved and broken while underwater. Padi56 (Peter) tells the story of diving with his crown unscrewed and because he was leading the dive he had to stay down. His watch was fine. Think of all those 100m watches out there which don't screw down; they are capable of surviving not only faucets but showers and swimming pools too.

cornerstore · 21 August 2020, 06:48 AM

If seals were replaced and you did not push the crown in our out while under water it should be just fine. Been there a couple times and no issues.

campfire · 21 August 2020, 06:55 AM

Should be fine.

msp1518 · 21 August 2020, 07:01 AM

Thanks, gents. I cannot help but feel incredibly idiotic. The Polar is on my wrist and I will wear it until bed. If the crystal starts to fog, obviously I can bang my head against the wall. If not, I'll breathe a sigh of relief.

JChips · 21 August 2020, 07:03 AM

You will be fine, wouldn’t worry about it. Worst case scenario, you can get it dealt with.

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brandrea · 21 August 2020, 07:03 AM

Don’t beat yourself up Matt, happens to a lot of us

buckwheat · 21 August 2020, 07:05 AM

OP
You are fine
No Worries

Euge · 21 August 2020, 07:07 AM

Be careful doing dishes with your watch on. Scratched mine twice, I now remove my watch or have done it extra careful....

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whitelightning · 21 August 2020, 07:08 AM

I think it's ruined, Matt. I'll give you $100 for it and see what parts I can salvage off it.

214270Explorer · 21 August 2020, 07:09 AM

Heh. Well you are not likely to do that again. Just as when I dropped a new Rolex watch to my foot and thick carpet in 1987. The scare instilled that I never do that again, and I haven't. Looks as though we both came off OK in our slip-ups. Stuff happens.

fooey · 21 August 2020, 07:09 AM

Im sure your watch will be fine mate....but what the hell is a Faucet? Loool

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supernova · 21 August 2020, 07:17 AM

Definitely fine under a tap especially on recently serviced.

Did same thing on a newly serviced 116710 and showered with crown out, that was 2 years ago.

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Rashid.bk · 21 August 2020, 07:19 AM

Haha funny reading through your freak out session. It's fine though, there's a gasket in there and I'm not 100% as I can't remember the depth but all Rolex are water resistant to an extent with the crown unscrewed.

wcl884 · 21 August 2020, 07:37 AM

I did this before - washing my hands without the crown being screwed in. It wasn't a problem, there wasn't pressure to push the water under the crown.

Just keep an eye on the dial - if there is no condensation on the crystal, you should be fine.

mmaggi · 21 August 2020, 07:42 AM

You're not an idiot. You are human like everyone else. I think your watch will be fine.

Rebel · 21 August 2020, 07:43 AM

I hope all goes well with your Expy II.

BNA/LION · 21 August 2020, 07:44 AM

I'm in the it's gonna be just fine camp...

enjoythemusic · 21 August 2020, 08:10 AM

You're fine. Even unscrewed the gasket system has you covered. Now if you were 50 meters underwater, hmmmm.

Splashing = Zero issue... and with just-serviced new gaskets you're good.

Just don't let it happen again young man

Tools · 21 August 2020, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msp1518

. . .

Okay, so naturally I FREAKED the F out and began cursing myself. I never ever make such mistakes. The question is, am I worrying over nothing?

. . . :

Yes, you are worrying over nothing.

Leaving the crown unscrewed does not provide an open hole to the atmosphere, there are still proper seals inside the tube to keep everything water tight. Especially if you just had it serviced.

Chiboy · 21 August 2020, 08:44 AM

NEVER.....wash dishes. Too risky, man!

You've gotten good advice. I think you've beaten yourself up enough to atone for your sins.

77T · 21 August 2020, 08:52 AM

The only way your watch got moisture past the opened crown is if the watchmaker used the wrong gaskets for the stem & tube.

But if you can’t get the foggy thoughts out of your head, grab a bag of rice, leave the crown open and put it in a bowl crown side up, pour the rice over it to cover the watch, and put it in a warm dry spot overnight.

But I believe you are fine - some of our OCD aquaphobic members would have you believe these watches will melt at a sprinkle.

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21 August 2020, 06:32 AM	#1
msp1518 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Matt Location: NC Watch: Polar 16570 c.3186 Posts: 28	I'm an idiot. And have bad luck. Crazy. I got my Explorer II back from service a week ago and was very happy. Unfortunately when I reset the time I apparently did not screw in the crown. I remember getting a phone call and being distracted, so apparently I am just a dementia dip-shit. The crown was not pulled to the outer positions. I had pushed it in to screw it in. I did know this until.... Today I went to wash dishes with the watch on my wrist and for whatever reason as the water began to hit my wrist I thought, "Check the crown" and I immediately pulled my wrist up and low and behold, the crown was not screwed in. Okay, so naturally I FREAKED the F out and began cursing myself. I never ever make such mistakes. The question is, am I worrying over nothing? 16570, caliber 3186, newly serviced. It was not submerged in water. The water from the faucet ran over it for maybe a second and not at full blast. It was rather mild in force. I grabbed a soft towel, wiped it off, have not noticed any condensation under the crystal. I am 2.5 hours driving from the service center so.... Opinions, please.

21 August 2020, 06:34 AM	#3
rootbeer7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 5,983	It will be water resistant without crown screwed down. If it was pulled out to change time then you may have an issue. __________________ @imrootbeer7

21 August 2020, 06:44 AM	#8
Mgf8462 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: los angeles Posts: 85	I've heard of people swimming with their crown unscrewed and it was still fine. As long as it wasnt in a hacking position, then I wouldn't worry. __________________ - 1680 Red Sub - 126710BLRO - 126610LV

21 August 2020, 06:45 AM	#9
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,617	Like others said, I think you’re good to go. Post later with an update and keep an eye out for condensation. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

21 August 2020, 06:47 AM	#10
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Shout be no issue; the screw down crown is to keep the seals from being moved and broken while underwater. Padi56 (Peter) tells the story of diving with his crown unscrewed and because he was leading the dive he had to stay down. His watch was fine. Think of all those 100m watches out there which don't screw down; they are capable of surviving not only faucets but showers and swimming pools too. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

21 August 2020, 06:33 AM	#2
shirtguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Watch: sub-c Date Posts: 1,294	It's fine, if its working its ok, no worries

21 August 2020, 06:35 AM	#4
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,628	i think you're still good. there should still be a protective layer when the crown is out. But i would google to confirm LOL

21 August 2020, 06:42 AM	#6
Nanasaka90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Earth Watch: 16600, 126600, 126 Posts: 298	“Dementia dipshit” gave a me a good laugh, thanks. I think you’re safe with the twin-lock crown, that’s why we buy Rolex. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 August 2020, 06:43 AM	#7
iTreelex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Watchrecon Posts: 1,352	You should be fine OP

21 August 2020, 06:48 AM	#11
cornerstore "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,002	If seals were replaced and you did not push the crown in our out while under water it should be just fine. Been there a couple times and no issues.

21 August 2020, 06:55 AM	#12
campfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: here Posts: 2,104	Should be fine.

21 August 2020, 07:01 AM	#13
msp1518 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Matt Location: NC Watch: Polar 16570 c.3186 Posts: 28	Thanks, gents. I cannot help but feel incredibly idiotic. The Polar is on my wrist and I will wear it until bed. If the crystal starts to fog, obviously I can bang my head against the wall. If not, I'll breathe a sigh of relief.

21 August 2020, 07:03 AM	#14
JChips "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: U.S Posts: 189	You will be fine, wouldn’t worry about it. Worst case scenario, you can get it dealt with. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 August 2020, 07:03 AM	#15
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,192	Don’t beat yourself up Matt, happens to a lot of us

21 August 2020, 07:05 AM	#16
buckwheat Banned Join Date: May 2014 Location: Nola Posts: 75	OP You are fine No Worries

21 August 2020, 07:07 AM	#17
Euge "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Eugenio Location: México Watch: All Watches Posts: 2,969	Be careful doing dishes with your watch on. Scratched mine twice, I now remove my watch or have done it extra careful.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 August 2020, 07:08 AM	#18
whitelightning "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Don Location: Texas Hill Countr Posts: 122	I think it's ruined, Matt. I'll give you $100 for it and see what parts I can salvage off it.

21 August 2020, 07:09 AM	#19
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	Heh. Well you are not likely to do that again. Just as when I dropped a new Rolex watch to my foot and thick carpet in 1987. The scare instilled that I never do that again, and I haven't. Looks as though we both came off OK in our slip-ups. Stuff happens. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

21 August 2020, 07:09 AM	#20
fooey "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: marco Location: UK Watch: Quite a few now! Posts: 1,234	Im sure your watch will be fine mate....but what the hell is a Faucet? Loool Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

21 August 2020, 07:17 AM	#21
supernova "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Europe/Asia Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 1,291	I'm an idiot. And have bad luck. Definitely fine under a tap especially on recently serviced. Did same thing on a newly serviced 116710 and showered with crown out, that was 2 years ago. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 August 2020, 07:19 AM	#22
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	Haha funny reading through your freak out session. It's fine though, there's a gasket in there and I'm not 100% as I can't remember the depth but all Rolex are water resistant to an extent with the crown unscrewed.

21 August 2020, 07:37 AM	#23
wcl884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 353	I did this before - washing my hands without the crown being screwed in. It wasn't a problem, there wasn't pressure to push the water under the crown. Just keep an eye on the dial - if there is no condensation on the crystal, you should be fine.

21 August 2020, 07:42 AM	#24
mmaggi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Michael Location: Nassau County, NY Watch: 16710 Posts: 889	You're not an idiot. You are human like everyone else. I think your watch will be fine.

21 August 2020, 07:43 AM	#25
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,070	I hope all goes well with your Expy II. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

21 August 2020, 07:44 AM	#26
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21 August 2020, 08:10 AM	#27
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,670	You're fine. Even unscrewed the gasket system has you covered. Now if you were 50 meters underwater, hmmmm. Splashing = Zero issue... and with just-serviced new gaskets you're good. Just don't let it happen again young man __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

21 August 2020, 08:44 AM	#29
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,401	NEVER.....wash dishes. Too risky, man! You've gotten good advice. I think you've beaten yourself up enough to atone for your sins. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

21 August 2020, 08:52 AM	#30
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,903	The only way your watch got moisture past the opened crown is if the watchmaker used the wrong gaskets for the stem & tube. But if you can’t get the foggy thoughts out of your head, grab a bag of rice, leave the crown open and put it in a bowl crown side up, pour the rice over it to cover the watch, and put it in a warm dry spot overnight. But I believe you are fine - some of our OCD aquaphobic members would have you believe these watches will melt at a sprinkle. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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