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DadsSub · 7 July 2011, 05:32 AM

Hi gang,

My dad gave me an early eighties Submariner last year that I love. I sent it in for cleaning (Rolex, NYC) about 8 months ago and the watch has run perfectly ever since (replaced the hands, face and lens as well).

Just today I pulled it out of a backpack that I stuffed it in, yesterday, before rock climbing and it was still ticking. The 40-45 hour reserve always works perfectly. As I hadn't worn it in a day - I decided to unscrew the crown and wind it. While screwing the crown back in - I screwed it too tight and it stopped ticking. This had happened before (last year) and my Dad's new Rolex's have done this as well. It didn't worry me. I just unscrewed the crown again. Here is where I get worried... After unscrewing - it didn't start up again. After rescrewing it back in, loosely, it didn't start up again. After winding it again, it didn't start up again. It just sat there. Finally, I shook it and it started up again... now it seems fine.

Is this cause for concern? Anybody had this happen before?

Thanks!

drockadam · 7 July 2011, 08:06 AM

Hmm. That sounds weird. Would the watch be a 16800?

crowncollection · 7 July 2011, 08:22 AM

no major concern, it sometimes takes a shake to get it going again

subtona · 7 July 2011, 08:50 AM

still under warranty ... let the RSC deal with it.

Vanessa CW21 · 7 July 2011, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

still under warranty ... let the RSC deal with it.

x2 I wouldn't wait for the problem to get worse...

DadsSub · 8 July 2011, 12:29 PM

Well heck, I don't know what to do now!

The watch is working perfectly. It's smooth, and functions flawlessly. There seems no need to send it back in to me. It's stopped before from screwing the crown in too tight - this seems a common problem. Has anyone else had this part happen?

If I were to send it back in - I would be without it for another 2-3 months and I totally hate that...

I'm playing with it right now and no matter how tight I screw the crown it won't stop ticking.

Does anyone else think it was just a one time - need to shake it - no big deal? It's a perfect piece of machinery now, but this forum has made me nervous

toph · 8 July 2011, 12:33 PM

anything and i mean anything can happen once;) if it happens more then get it checked.

Vanessa CW21 · 8 July 2011, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DadsSub

Well heck, I don't know what to do now!

The watch is working perfectly. It's smooth, and functions flawlessly. There seems no need to send it back in to me. It's stopped before from screwing the crown in too tight - this seems a common problem. Has anyone else had this part happen?

If I were to send it back in - I would be without it for another 2-3 months and I totally hate that...

I'm playing with it right now and no matter how tight I screw the crown it won't stop ticking.

Does anyone else think it was just a one time - need to shake it - no big deal? It's a perfect piece of machinery now, but this forum has made me nervous

It won't take longer than 3-4 weeks max! They always expedite warranty work.

skyedog · 8 July 2011, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanessa

x2 I wouldn't wait for the problem to get worse...

X3

SALTY · 16 August 2011, 08:48 AM

x4

Part of what you pay for with a RSC job is the warranty of the work. it's yours, you paid for it. I know it's a hassle to send the wtach back and to be without it but it is reassuring to know that things are right.

TSW · 16 August 2011, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

still under warranty ... Let the rsc deal with it.

x5

rmfnla · 17 August 2011, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DadsSub

Well heck, I don't know what to do now!

The watch is working perfectly. It's smooth, and functions flawlessly. There seems no need to send it back in to me. It's stopped before from screwing the crown in too tight - this seems a common problem. Has anyone else had this part happen?
If I were to send it back in - I would be without it for another 2-3 months and I totally hate that...

I'm playing with it right now and no matter how tight I screw the crown it won't stop ticking.

Does anyone else think it was just a one time - need to shake it - no big deal? It's a perfect piece of machinery now, but this forum has made me nervous

I have never heard of a Rolex not running because the crown was screwed in too tight.

I'm not even sure what "too tight" means; just how much torque can you put on that little part..?

7 July 2011, 05:32 AM	#1
DadsSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 157	Submariner stopped, wouldn't start again with winding... Hi gang, My dad gave me an early eighties Submariner last year that I love. I sent it in for cleaning (Rolex, NYC) about 8 months ago and the watch has run perfectly ever since (replaced the hands, face and lens as well). Just today I pulled it out of a backpack that I stuffed it in, yesterday, before rock climbing and it was still ticking. The 40-45 hour reserve always works perfectly. As I hadn't worn it in a day - I decided to unscrew the crown and wind it. While screwing the crown back in - I screwed it too tight and it stopped ticking. This had happened before (last year) and my Dad's new Rolex's have done this as well. It didn't worry me. I just unscrewed the crown again. Here is where I get worried... After unscrewing - it didn't start up again. After rescrewing it back in, loosely, it didn't start up again. After winding it again, it didn't start up again. It just sat there. Finally, I shook it and it started up again... now it seems fine. Is this cause for concern? Anybody had this happen before? Thanks!

7 July 2011, 08:06 AM	#2
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,748	Hmm. That sounds weird. Would the watch be a 16800? __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

7 July 2011, 08:22 AM	#3
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,264	no major concern, it sometimes takes a shake to get it going again __________________ watches many

7 July 2011, 08:50 AM	#4
subtona 2025 Rolex SubTT Bluesy Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 27,413	still under warranty ... let the RSC deal with it. __________________

8 July 2011, 12:33 PM	#7
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	anything and i mean anything can happen once;) if it happens more then get it checked. __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

8 July 2011, 12:29 PM	#6
DadsSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 157	Well heck, I don't know what to do now! The watch is working perfectly. It's smooth, and functions flawlessly. There seems no need to send it back in to me. It's stopped before from screwing the crown in too tight - this seems a common problem. Has anyone else had this part happen? If I were to send it back in - I would be without it for another 2-3 months and I totally hate that... I'm playing with it right now and no matter how tight I screw the crown it won't stop ticking. Does anyone else think it was just a one time - need to shake it - no big deal? It's a perfect piece of machinery now, but this forum has made me nervous

16 August 2011, 08:48 AM	#10
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,501	x4 Part of what you pay for with a RSC job is the warranty of the work. it's yours, you paid for it. I know it's a hassle to send the wtach back and to be without it but it is reassuring to know that things are right.

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