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Portzed · 6 August 2008, 07:32 PM

Just pondering on how the Rolex coronet on the crown sits when screwed in just right and thought it would be interesting to see what % of coronets end up in the vertical or near vertical.

Many thanks..

Jimbits76 · 6 August 2008, 08:39 PM

I picked digital as I have no idea...one is at the watchmakers and one is in the safe.

These things don't bother me....as long as they keep the water out!

J

toph · 6 August 2008, 08:49 PM

milgauss is spot on vertical- amazing. that waht i voted
gmt IIC is almost upside down

seantk · 6 August 2008, 09:08 PM

At 3 o'clock

Sean

Dan Pierce · 6 August 2008, 10:22 PM

MY 4 crowns are parked all over except my Tudor Chrono which lines up nicely.

dP

mgm · 6 August 2008, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

MY 4 crowns are parked all over except my Tudor Chrono which lines up nicely.

dP

Wait...

What's vertical on a watch?

Uh oh... I see; it's your Tudor that's vertical, but the photo is of a Rollie. Never mind.

Mine is anything but vertical, no matter how it's defined.

Dan Pierce · 7 August 2008, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgm

Wait...

What's vertical on a watch?

Uh oh... I see; it's your Tudor that's vertical, but the photo is of a Rollie. Never mind.

Mine is anything but vertical, no matter how it's defined.

No, that's a pic of a Tudor chrono.

dP

marshallr47 · 6 August 2008, 10:27 PM

My GMT II is facing the 9 o'clock position. Not sure about my other watches.

pwrslider · 6 August 2008, 10:44 PM

My four are all over the place!!

JimSnyder · 6 August 2008, 10:54 PM

4 oclock

Wooddog44 · 6 August 2008, 11:42 PM

SS Sub Date - when screwing in the crown just at the point where I feel resistance the coronet is dead on vertical. It is then another 1/8 turn or so to the stop point. I have always been told (starting with who else, dear old Dad!) that fittings with gaskets/washers should not be “cranked” to the stop point as that is “over” tightening and leads to premature wear so I keep the crown screwed in to the point where I first feel “snugness”.
No, apparent, problems at this point with water/foreign matter entering the case although my dives are generally confined to shower, hot tub, swimming pool and snorkel depth.

frostie · 7 August 2008, 12:07 AM

Mine started at 9 o clock and now it's at 1 o clock

Probably it has to do with the rubber gaskets

RLX-lvr · 7 August 2008, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

Mine started at 9 o clock and now it's at 1 o clock

Probably it has to do with the rubber gaskets

That doesn't sound good frostie.

Mine lines up at about 7 o'clock

frostie · 7 August 2008, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RLX-lvr

That doesn't sound good frostie.

Mine lines up at about 7 o'clock

I remember Dan Pierce mentioning that as time passes the rubber gaskets will move a bit so i guess that is pretty normal

I hope so or else

Tools · 7 August 2008, 01:04 AM

shedlock2000 · 8 August 2008, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Perfect

lucky you! Mine is no where that looks good. I would settle for lining up either vertical, like yours or quarter after.

watchnut · 7 August 2008, 12:26 AM

My Sub is just a tad past perfectly vertical, my DJ is right on the 3 o'clock position and my Daytona is almost perfectly upside down! Could all be fixed with a pair of vise grips!

f16570 · 7 August 2008, 03:44 AM

Mine is only a gnat as* off because I could not get it any tighter with the pliers.

Chris B · 7 August 2008, 03:51 AM

Look at mine, no kidding guys, I know you won't believe it but that's how they are

JJ Irani · 7 August 2008, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris B

Look at mine, no kidding guys, I know you won't believe it but that's how they are

That's gotta go down in the Guiness Book of World Records, Chris.

In most instances, you'd be lucky to find one in a hundred Rollies with a straight up crown.

JJ

Timber Loftis · 7 August 2008, 03:58 AM

11:00

esm · 7 August 2008, 09:35 PM

mine sits at 11 o'clock.

wnet back to Bucherer 1 day after to ask why my crown wasnt sit verticle... then was told that it'd had to be a "lucky pick".....

didnt know about this, i spent some time deciding which "M" serial number i want for the LV (they had 3 delivered that morning - one in display cabinet and 2 brand new in the plastic box).

entropydave · 7 August 2008, 11:16 PM

Mine sits perfectly square with the crown upwards (as per my avatar). The secret is not to squish the gaskets by continuously overtightening it - just finger tightness seems fine - leave those pliers out of it!

DSJ · 8 August 2008, 01:54 AM

When I was a cop, my Crown (Victoria - aka Police Interceptor) parked anywhere I wanted it to!

Hijack complete!

Dan Pierce · 8 August 2008, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

When I was a cop, my Crown (Victoria - aka Police Interceptor) parked anywhere I wanted it to!

Hijack complete!

dP

airhkg · 8 August 2008, 02:45 AM

Mine lines up at 2. When I picked up my Sub from the service center after I smashed the crystal they lady handed me back my watch with the coronet parked exactly at 12. I thought cool they aligned it somehow.... Wrong she just backed the crown off a little until it lined up. For all the precision Rolex spouts off about they can't seem to cut the threads the same on every watch / crown? Seems pretty basic to me... hmmm. This would have driven Howard Highes over the edge!!! "Quarentine...quarentine...quarentine..."

daytona1 · 8 August 2008, 04:26 AM

12:00 on my Daytona

scottschoe · 8 August 2008, 11:17 AM

Only 20% line up correctly....sad number.

Lisa · 8 August 2008, 11:22 AM

Mine is upside down, right at 6 o'clock. Right side up would be better, but at least it's symmetrical.

J. Martin Tensuan · 8 August 2008, 12:31 PM

My Expy II's is at 3 'o clock and my SD's is at 9 'o clock.

View Poll Results: Where does your coronet end up pointing?
Spot-on vertical	21	18.58%
Almost (half a gnat's ass in it) but not quite vertical	12	10.62%
Well into the 9-12 sector	22	19.47%
Well into the 12-3 sector	14	12.39%
In the 3-6 sector	22	19.47%
In the 6-9 sector	18	15.93%
I have a digital watch so dunno what a crown is.	4	3.54%
Voters: 113. You may not vote on this poll

6 August 2008, 07:32 PM	#1
Portzed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bryden Location: Lincolnshire - UK Watch: My 1st 60's Timex Posts: 435	Where does your crown park? Just pondering on how the Rolex coronet on the crown sits when screwed in just right and thought it would be interesting to see what % of coronets end up in the vertical or near vertical. Many thanks..

6 August 2008, 08:49 PM	#3
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	milgauss is spot on vertical- amazing. that waht i voted gmt IIC is almost upside down __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

6 August 2008, 09:08 PM	#4
seantk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Sean Location: West Florida Posts: 2,671	At 3 o'clock Sean __________________ "Life is frittered away with detail... simplify, simplify!" Henry D. Thoreau

6 August 2008, 10:27 PM	#8
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	My GMT II is facing the 9 o'clock position. Not sure about my other watches. __________________ Ron

6 August 2008, 08:39 PM	#2
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	I picked digital as I have no idea...one is at the watchmakers and one is in the safe. These things don't bother me....as long as they keep the water out! J

6 August 2008, 10:44 PM	#9
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	My four are all over the place!! __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

6 August 2008, 10:54 PM	#10
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,725	4 oclock

6 August 2008, 11:42 PM	#11
Wooddog44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Long Island Watch: SS Sub Date, TT DJ Posts: 703	Good Question! SS Sub Date - when screwing in the crown just at the point where I feel resistance the coronet is dead on vertical. It is then another 1/8 turn or so to the stop point. I have always been told (starting with who else, dear old Dad!) that fittings with gaskets/washers should not be “cranked” to the stop point as that is “over” tightening and leads to premature wear so I keep the crown screwed in to the point where I first feel “snugness”. No, apparent, problems at this point with water/foreign matter entering the case although my dives are generally confined to shower, hot tub, swimming pool and snorkel depth.

7 August 2008, 12:07 AM	#12
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Mine started at 9 o clock and now it's at 1 o clock Probably it has to do with the rubber gaskets __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

7 August 2008, 01:04 AM	#15
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,496	__________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

7 August 2008, 12:26 AM	#17
watchnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: David Location: SW Fla Watch: SS Daytona & TT DJ Posts: 1,430	My Sub is just a tad past perfectly vertical, my DJ is right on the 3 o'clock position and my Daytona is almost perfectly upside down! Could all be fixed with a pair of vise grips!

7 August 2008, 03:44 AM	#18
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Mine is only a gnat as* off because I could not get it any tighter with the pliers. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

7 August 2008, 03:51 AM	#19
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Look at mine, no kidding guys, I know you won't believe it but that's how they are

7 August 2008, 03:58 AM	#21
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	11:00

7 August 2008, 09:35 PM	#22
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	mine sits at 11 o'clock. wnet back to Bucherer 1 day after to ask why my crown wasnt sit verticle... then was told that it'd had to be a "lucky pick"..... didnt know about this, i spent some time deciding which "M" serial number i want for the LV (they had 3 delivered that morning - one in display cabinet and 2 brand new in the plastic box).

7 August 2008, 11:16 PM	#23
entropydave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: Huntington, IN Posts: 680	Mine sits perfectly square with the crown upwards (as per my avatar). The secret is not to squish the gaskets by continuously overtightening it - just finger tightness seems fine - leave those pliers out of it!

8 August 2008, 01:54 AM	#24
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	When I was a cop, my Crown (Victoria - aka Police Interceptor) parked anywhere I wanted it to! Hijack complete! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

8 August 2008, 02:45 AM	#26
airhkg Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Sub, SMP GMT Co-Ax Posts: 193	Mine lines up at 2. When I picked up my Sub from the service center after I smashed the crystal they lady handed me back my watch with the coronet parked exactly at 12. I thought cool they aligned it somehow.... Wrong she just backed the crown off a little until it lined up. For all the precision Rolex spouts off about they can't seem to cut the threads the same on every watch / crown? Seems pretty basic to me... hmmm. This would have driven Howard Highes over the edge!!! "Quarentine...quarentine...quarentine..."

8 August 2008, 04:26 AM	#27
daytona1 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: miami Posts: 673	12:00 on my Daytona

8 August 2008, 11:17 AM	#28
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Only 20% line up correctly....sad number. __________________ __________________

8 August 2008, 11:22 AM	#29
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Mine is upside down, right at 6 o'clock. Right side up would be better, but at least it's symmetrical.

8 August 2008, 12:31 PM	#30
J. Martin Tensuan Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 92	My Expy II's is at 3 'o clock and my SD's is at 9 'o clock.

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