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worktolivelife · 5 October 2005, 06:52 PM

had my 2 rollies now only couple months so its the first time ive needed to pull the crown out and reset the date, previously the crowns were on the piss as a showed in jj thread? on the crown position, not a problem! hadn't even given it a second thought since ,but guess what since doing the date this morning, got to admit i did go ooohhh!!!!! yes!!!!!!

steve

padi56 · 5 October 2005, 07:22 PM

Nice pictures Steve myself not a problem wear the crown is. Great
pictures, but could be improved, if your subjects are free from dust
and smears.

worktolivelife · 5 October 2005, 07:50 PM

i must of been more thrilled than i thought, i just had to show you guys all other thoughts went out the window, got one of those microfibre clothes i use to "zymol" my car with great at removing smudges etc but on close inspection or even crap macro shots you can see it leaves exactly that micro fibres thought i had scratches first time i used it on one of my watches

steve

worktolivelife · 5 October 2005, 08:13 PM

i apologize guys for subjecting you to that filthy watch!!!!!! , you deserve better?

steve

JJ Irani · 6 October 2005, 03:23 AM

How long did it take you to realise that the crown on your SD was actually not fully screwed in (as is evident from the first pic)?

worktolivelife · 6 October 2005, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

How long did it take you to realise that the crown on your SD was actually not fully screwed in (as is evident from the first pic)?

got the SD in july ,

steve

JJ Irani · 6 October 2005, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worktolivelife

got the SD in july ,

steve

Hmmmm....and July & August having 31 days, you saw no need to fiddle with the crown....I can understand that; but somehow I feel the dealer who sold you the watch should have adjusted it for you before handing it over. It was his job to have ensured that the crown was fully screwed down!!

I might tell him about it if I were you.

Cheers - JJ

worktolivelife · 6 October 2005, 04:32 AM

when i picked it up the time and date were set, so i just straped up so to speak, never noticed anything amiss, then again were only talking a 1/4 turn, with new seals and that hopefully had i gone diving it would still have held up!!!! dont know if you've found this but when i unscrewed the crown it wouldn't come off the threads had to tug it im assuming it was the new rubber seals it defineatly wasn't on the threads but didn't pop off against the spring into the winding position if you know what i mean, position 1 and 2 were also real stiff with a definate click into each position needed just newness i guess?????

steve

Goodwatch · 6 October 2005, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worktolivelife

i apologize guys for subjecting you to that filthy watch!!!!!! , you deserve better?

steve

Droooool, pure watchporn

Frans.

worktolivelife · 6 October 2005, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Droooool, pure watchporn

Frans.

thanks mate
steve

JJ Irani · 6 October 2005, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worktolivelife

when i picked it up the time and date were set, so i just straped up so to speak, never noticed anything amiss, then again were only talking a 1/4 turn, with new seals and that hopefully had i gone diving it would still have held up!!!! dont know if you've found this but when i unscrewed the crown it wouldn't come off the threads had to tug it im assuming it was the new rubber seals it defineatly wasn't on the threads but didn't pop off against the spring into the winding position if you know what i mean, position 1 and 2 were also real stiff with a definate click into each position needed just newness i guess?????

steve

No worries, the 1/4 turn wouldn't make any difference to its waterproofness.

On the other bit, once you unscrew the crown, it should pop out ever so lightly. At this point the crown is in 'wind' mode. So just give it a couple of forward turns and then try and pull it out once more to the next notch. It must work irrespective of its newness....otherwise just let the AD have a look at it. If it's too stiff, please DON'T apply too much strength and try and force the issue....it must happen quite naturally!

Keep me posted.

Cheers - JJ

Goodwatch · 6 October 2005, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

No worries, the 1/4 turn wouldn't make any difference to its waterproofness.

On the other bit, once you unscrew the crown, it should pop out ever so lightly. At this point the crown is in 'wind' mode. So just give it a couple of forward turns and then try and pull it out once more to the next notch. It must work irrespective of its newness....otherwise just let the AD have a look at it. If it's too stiff, please DON'T apply too much strength and try and force the issue....it must happen quite naturally!

Keep me posted.

Cheers - JJ

Oh, does this mean I must not use a hammer to knock the crown back in?

Take care,

Frans.

JJ Irani · 6 October 2005, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Oh, does this mean I must not use a hammer to knock the crown back in?

Take care,

Frans.

NO!!!

mailman · 6 October 2005, 08:07 AM

Hey Steve. Those are two beautiful watches you've got there. Nice pics too.

dman · 6 October 2005, 01:17 PM

Steve, that scares me a little that you did not know that, I would recommend avoiding JJ for a spell, he is contagious you know. I think you may have caught a bit of it.

Nice pics mate, very nice!! Keep 'em coming.

Rockrolex · 6 October 2005, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Oh, does this mean I must not use a hammer to knock the crown back in?

Take care,

Frans.

Frans, read my signature. That tells you all you need to know.

5 October 2005, 06:52 PM	#1
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	im a straight up guy!!!! had my 2 rollies now only couple months so its the first time ive needed to pull the crown out and reset the date, previously the crowns were on the piss as a showed in jj thread? on the crown position, not a problem! hadn't even given it a second thought since ,but guess what since doing the date this morning, got to admit i did go ooohhh!!!!! yes!!!!!! steve

5 October 2005, 07:22 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,044	Nice pictures Steve myself not a problem wear the crown is. Great pictures, but could be improved, if your subjects are free from dust and smears. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

5 October 2005, 08:13 PM	#4
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	this ones for you padi i apologize guys for subjecting you to that filthy watch!!!!!! , you deserve better? steve

6 October 2005, 03:23 AM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	How long did it take you to realise that the crown on your SD was actually not fully screwed in (as is evident from the first pic)? __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

6 October 2005, 08:07 AM	#14
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Hey Steve. Those are two beautiful watches you've got there. Nice pics too. __________________ JJ

5 October 2005, 07:50 PM	#3
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	i must of been more thrilled than i thought, i just had to show you guys all other thoughts went out the window, got one of those microfibre clothes i use to "zymol" my car with great at removing smudges etc but on close inspection or even crap macro shots you can see it leaves exactly that micro fibres thought i had scratches first time i used it on one of my watches steve

6 October 2005, 04:32 AM	#8
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	when i picked it up the time and date were set, so i just straped up so to speak, never noticed anything amiss, then again were only talking a 1/4 turn, with new seals and that hopefully had i gone diving it would still have held up!!!! dont know if you've found this but when i unscrewed the crown it wouldn't come off the threads had to tug it im assuming it was the new rubber seals it defineatly wasn't on the threads but didn't pop off against the spring into the winding position if you know what i mean, position 1 and 2 were also real stiff with a definate click into each position needed just newness i guess????? steve

6 October 2005, 01:17 PM	#15
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Steve, that scares me a little that you did not know that, I would recommend avoiding JJ for a spell, he is contagious you know. I think you may have caught a bit of it. Nice pics mate, very nice!! Keep 'em coming. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

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