Crown gasket damage...

[ec51]

Noticed this today...

Tried to snap a shot using my loupe. I always made sure not to over tighten the crown. The watch was purchased new April 2011. Was serviced under warranty by the NYC RSC March 2013 (dial was cleaned).

Should it be replaced?

[Keith1]

I would find an independent authorized Rolex repair shop, and have them replace it. It is a 5 minute job, plus the time to do a pressure test. They should be able to replace the o ring while you wait.

[Perpetual Spirit]

Doesn't look that bad but if it were my watch, I would definitely have it looked at. Better to err on the side of caution than find out the hard way later on.

[Tools]

No... that's only one of 4 seals in the crown and is little more than eye-candy and it is unlikely that what you see will have much affect on sealing.

It can be replaced, however the case needs to be opened, the stem released and pulled out from all the other seals, and then everything put back together... Certainly, if it bothers you, have it looked into.

[Jack T]

That seems like minor deterioration, not that I'd want it on my watch, but how did you even notice that?

[Britexpat76]

Would you change your car tyres after every journey? With all due respect these watches were designed to work in harsh environments day in and day out. Do you think Jacques Cousteau checked his sub every day with a loupe?


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[ec51]

Originally Posted by Jack T

That seems like minor deterioration, not that I'd want it on my watch, but how did you even notice that?

Was winding the watch near a window that had sunlight coming in -- the light just happened to hit the gasket in a perfect way...at first it really look like nothing.

I wouldn't even had thought twice about it...but then I remembered I recently bought a loupe, "well lets have a look..."

Yeah -- loupes are bad.

[crowncollection]

outer seal does little really in daily wear, the other seals do much more, it does not look that bad

[77T]

Well at least you found it before things got much worse. The only current compromised situations would be swimming with the crown unscrewed.

All other things being equal, and in good order, I'm sure even with the bulged gasket it would pass a pressure test if crown was screwed down.

[soundserious]

Originally Posted by Britexpat76

Would you change your car tyres after every journey? With all due respect these watches were designed to work in harsh environments day in and day out. Do you think Jacques Cousteau checked his sub every day with a loupe?

Thank you.

[PADI_Diver]

I wouldn't. That is only one of three or maybe 4 gaskets in the crown. Unless you do very serious diving often I would be fine with it in it's state. Good luck!


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[RollieVerde]

Originally Posted by PADI_Diver

I wouldn't. That is only one of three or maybe 4 gaskets in the crown. Unless you do very serious diving often I would be fine with it in it's state. Good luck!


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I agree completely. If you're diving with it get it replaced. If not, I'd put a tiny touch of silicon grease (don't overdo it) on the O-ring and you should be good to go. Just get it replaced the next time it goes in for service

[ec51]

Originally Posted by Britexpat76

Would you change your car tyres after every journey? With all due respect these watches were designed to work in harsh environments day in and day out. Do you think Jacques Cousteau checked his sub every day with a loupe?


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Why thank you...for the useful insight!

[Jake B]

Originally Posted by Tools

No... that's only one of 4 seals in the crown and is little more than eye-candy and it is unlikely that what you see will have much affect on sealing.

It can be replaced, however the case needs to be opened, the stem released and pulled out from all the other seals, and then everything put back together... Certainly, if it bothers you, have it looked into.

Agreed..that is actually the least important gasket, and one that is not even present in many 300m dive watches with only three gaskets (one in the base of the crown, and two in the tube).