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2wheelseadweller · 21 August 2007, 04:09 AM

I can't see the rubber o'ring on my SD like you do on the Sub when you pull the crown thing out. Then my watch dealer tells me that on the SD they are internal. Is that correct?

JJ Irani · 21 August 2007, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 2wheelseadweller

I can't see the rubber o'ring on my SD like you do on the Sub when you pull the crown thing out. Then my watch dealer tells me that on the SD they are internal. Is that correct?

Sorry to say this, but your AD is talking through his backside!!

The SD must have the O-ring on the stem of the watch as well.

In fact, it has a heavy duty gasket on the caseback making it a wee bit more expensive to service than the Sub.

JJ

2wheelseadweller · 21 August 2007, 04:17 AM

it is a 2005 model. Does that make a difference?

JJ Irani · 21 August 2007, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 2wheelseadweller

it is a 2005 model. Does that make a difference?

No way!! The SD always came with the O-ring on the stem as far as I can remember.

JJ

ashu2289 · 23 August 2007, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

No way!! The SD always came with the O-ring on the stem as far as I can remember.

JJ

Downing · 21 August 2007, 04:20 AM

JJ's right. There should be an O ring on the crown stem.

My AD made a point of showing it to me when I bought my SD.

Obviously, you and your AD need to talk!

2wheelseadweller · 21 August 2007, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Downing

JJ's right. There should be an O ring on the crown stem.

My AD made a point of showing it to me when I bought my SD.

Obviously, you and your AD need to talk!

There is a place for one but it is not there.

JJ Irani · 21 August 2007, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 2wheelseadweller

There is a place for one but it is not there.

So the BIG question now is....where and when did you buy your SD?????!!!!!

2wheelseadweller · 21 August 2007, 04:29 AM

3 weeks ago used for an aftermarket dealer.

Fitchy · 21 August 2007, 04:29 AM

when the crown is pulled out you can see the rubber seal

Tools · 21 August 2007, 04:42 AM

A Triplock crown is a Triplock crown:

Tools · 21 August 2007, 04:50 AM

Any competent watchmaker can replace the o ring.

2wheelseadweller · 21 August 2007, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Any competent watchmaker can replace the o ring.

I think he is competent but he doesn't think the oring goes on the SD. How can I print a pic showing the oring to him.

SWFLA1 · 21 August 2007, 04:57 AM

Simple -

put your mouse pointer on the pic, right click and click print picture...

2wheelseadweller · 21 August 2007, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SWFLA1

Simple -

put your mouse pointer on the pic, right click and click print picture...

Print picture isn't one of my options.

SWFLA1 · 21 August 2007, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 2wheelseadweller

Print picture isn't one of my options.

Will it let you copy the pic then paste it to a document, then print?

I don't know... when i right click i have the option to print....computers...

Downing · 21 August 2007, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 2wheelseadweller

I think he is competent but he doesn't think the oring goes on the SD. How can I print a pic showing the oring to him.

He can't be that competent if he doesn't think the SD has an O ring.

Do what JJ suggested and have the watch verified. Assuming it checks out, then have it serviced elsewhere.

colemanitis · 21 August 2007, 05:34 AM

I agree with the others, you sould have a visible o-ring when the crown is unscrewed - no doubt about it.

roadcarver · 21 August 2007, 05:39 AM

Yep, SD has an external o-ring when you unscrew the crown. There should be another two o-rings I believe... one in the inside of the crown and one near the tube??

When you look at your crown tube, is there a notch/gap to allow for a o-ring to sit?

2wheelseadweller · 21 August 2007, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by roadcarver

Yep, SD has an external o-ring when you unscrew the crown. There should be another two o-rings I believe... one in the inside of the crown and one near the tube??

When you look at your crown tube, is there a notch/gap to allow for a o-ring to sit?

Yes, it is just not there. Also the turn bezel turns kinda hard. I wonder if it is wedged up in the watch somewhere.

colemanitis · 21 August 2007, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 2wheelseadweller

Yes, it is just not there. Also the turn bezel turns kinda hard. I wonder if it is wedged up in the watch somewhere.

There's now way the o-ring could be wedged in the bezel. Sounds like you should walk away from the deal - this SD has issues.

mike · 21 August 2007, 08:49 AM

Honestly, it should have the o-ring. The whole system looks like this,

Tools · 21 August 2007, 09:04 AM

[QUOTE=mike;281900]Honestly, it should have the o-ring. The whole system looks like this,
/QUOTE]

Mike,
I think you wanted to show the newer #703 Triplock Crown. The #701 Triplock was fitted to the 5512/13 1680 Sub, and 1665 SD. The newer references have the later external O ring tube.

The red shows where the O rings are located..

mike · 21 August 2007, 09:20 AM

[QUOTE=Tools;281916]

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Originally Posted by mike

Honestly, it should have the o-ring. The whole system looks like this,
/QUOTE]

Mike,
I think you wanted to show the newer #703 Triplock Crown. The #701 Triplock was fitted to the 5512/13 1680 Sub, and 1665 SD. The newer references have the later external O ring tube.

The red shows where the O rings are located..

Right you are Larry!

I got to many pictures going to fast!! Good catch!

ashu2289 · 23 August 2007, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

Honestly, it should have the o-ring. The whole system looks like this,

The engineering looks seriously gr8

roadcarver · 23 August 2007, 04:22 AM

I think its supposed to mimic a submarine hatch.

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Originally Posted by ashu2289

The engineering looks seriously gr8

SPACE-DWELLER · 21 August 2007, 06:09 PM

The seals of the Triplock Crown of the Sub and SD are EXACTLY the same.

Period.

21 August 2007, 04:09 AM	#1
2wheelseadweller Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Corpus Christi Posts: 78	Does the SD Have the same o'ring the Sub does? I can't see the rubber o'ring on my SD like you do on the Sub when you pull the crown thing out. Then my watch dealer tells me that on the SD they are internal. Is that correct?

21 August 2007, 04:20 AM	#6
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	JJ's right. There should be an O ring on the crown stem. My AD made a point of showing it to me when I bought my SD. Obviously, you and your AD need to talk! __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

21 August 2007, 04:42 AM	#11
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	A Triplock crown is a Triplock crown: Last edited by Tools; 21 August 2007 at 08:26 AM..

21 August 2007, 05:34 AM	#18
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	I agree with the others, you sould have a visible o-ring when the crown is unscrewed - no doubt about it. __________________ Member #471

21 August 2007, 05:39 AM	#19
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Yep, SD has an external o-ring when you unscrew the crown. There should be another two o-rings I believe... one in the inside of the crown and one near the tube?? When you look at your crown tube, is there a notch/gap to allow for a o-ring to sit? __________________ I'm just a cook...

21 August 2007, 04:17 AM	#3
2wheelseadweller Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Corpus Christi Posts: 78	it is a 2005 model. Does that make a difference?

21 August 2007, 04:29 AM	#9
2wheelseadweller Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Corpus Christi Posts: 78	3 weeks ago used for an aftermarket dealer.

21 August 2007, 04:29 AM	#10
Fitchy Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Royston Location: Essex, England Watch: it! Posts: 145	when the crown is pulled out you can see the rubber seal

21 August 2007, 04:50 AM	#12
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	Any competent watchmaker can replace the o ring.

21 August 2007, 04:57 AM	#14
SWFLA1 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 226	Simple - put your mouse pointer on the pic, right click and click print picture...

21 August 2007, 08:49 AM	#22
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Honestly, it should have the o-ring. The whole system looks like this,

21 August 2007, 09:04 AM	#23
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	[QUOTE=mike;281900]Honestly, it should have the o-ring. The whole system looks like this, /QUOTE] Mike, I think you wanted to show the newer #703 Triplock Crown. The #701 Triplock was fitted to the 5512/13 1680 Sub, and 1665 SD. The newer references have the later external O ring tube. The red shows where the O rings are located..

21 August 2007, 06:09 PM	#27
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	The seals of the Triplock Crown of the Sub and SD are EXACTLY the same. Period. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

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