Rolex Explorer Crown Won't Unscrew

[csaltphoto]

Might sound dumb but you could try holding the crown and turning the watch. Little more leverage that way.

[joli160]

Originally Posted by atleywatches

Well folks, this is embarrassing. Turns out the crown is perfectly fine. I took it to the AD and a very nice lady was able to unscrew it after a couple tries. I'd like to think I loosened it up for her but maybe I just need to work on my finger strength...

It is indeed Good that it is sorted

[DoctorsOrders]

Originally Posted by atleywatches

Well folks, this is embarrassing. Turns out the crown is perfectly fine. I took it to the AD and a very nice lady was able to unscrew it after a couple tries. I'd like to think I loosened it up for her but maybe I just need to work on my finger strength...

You definitely loosened it up for her, OP. Better safe than sorry!

[dannyp]

Given that this watch is pre-owned, is it worth having the in-crown gasket checked? If the previous owner consistently tightened the crown that much, wondering if that gasket has been smashed beyond usefulness?

[OrangeSport]

[LA_LEC]

Originally Posted by rambo99

did you try winding the watch, and turn the hour/minute hand before payment? it is a crucial step to check if the movement is authentic without opening the caseback.

How does that prove that the movement is authentic?

Certainly it proves that there is a movement inside the watch but says nothing about it being a Rolex movement.

[newearthpouya]

Thank you guys - I Just had this issue with my brand new watch and what worked is I put it on my other hand so I would turn it away from me - Then I was guided to take my pilo cover and use it around the crown then start turning away from me and kept at it and it untied beautifully! Hope this helps someone else in the future!