Just got this today and overall I love it. As you can see up close the crown wont screw all the way down. Is this an easy fix? Can I do it myself? Im thinking if I could remove the crown I could file down the tube and that would work? I never removed a crown do I neen special tools?
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Rolex Crown wont screw down all the way.
- Thread starter Pospower
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Looks like the tube just sticks out too far. Yes bought from TD. Not looking ti send back. Might have to live with this. Not bad on wrist. Wish there was a simple fix but im thinking not.
I was about to mention about the possibility of an ill-fitting tube, then I noticed your photo of the area, the photo from the rear of the watch. It actually looks like the one Crown Guard is stopping the crown from screwing all the way in.
Check the dial is 100% bang on, if not, maybe an easy fix of simply loosening the movement clamps, and rotating the movement ever so slightly, then try screwing the crown down further. If you can do this, then with the crown home, retighten the movement holder screws, and your good to go.
Check the dial is 100% bang on, if not, maybe an easy fix of simply loosening the movement clamps, and rotating the movement ever so slightly, then try screwing the crown down further. If you can do this, then with the crown home, retighten the movement holder screws, and your good to go.
I think the stem is too long and hasn't been lengthened correctly. Easy fix.
Had the same on another one before.
Had the same on another one before.
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It does look like its hitting the crown guard to me .
The first thing i would do would be to remove the crown and stem, then remove the crown from the stem, then see if the crown fits proper with out the stem in place.
If it doesnt fit OK without the stem, try to see if the crown is contacting the crown guard.
You might just need to file the inside of the crown guard a little.
If its not contacting the crown guard, the tube might be out to far, like you said, so you could either file the tube gently, or maybe get a deeper crown, like off a seadweller.
If it fits OK without the stem, you might try to do what SSteel suggests.
If that doesnt work, you might need to shorten the stem a bit.
EDIT: of course it could also be bad threads on the crown or tube, youll have to be the judge if that when inspecting it.
The first thing i would do would be to remove the crown and stem, then remove the crown from the stem, then see if the crown fits proper with out the stem in place.
If it doesnt fit OK without the stem, try to see if the crown is contacting the crown guard.
You might just need to file the inside of the crown guard a little.
If its not contacting the crown guard, the tube might be out to far, like you said, so you could either file the tube gently, or maybe get a deeper crown, like off a seadweller.
If it fits OK without the stem, you might try to do what SSteel suggests.
If that doesnt work, you might need to shorten the stem a bit.
EDIT: of course it could also be bad threads on the crown or tube, youll have to be the judge if that when inspecting it.
Yes, as already mentioned, it looks like its hitting the crown guard.
I would loosen the movement holder and try to tweak the movement a
little, Clock-wise (looking at the dial from the front). Also the tube might
either be too long or need to be tighten down as well.
Good luck.
Dave...
I would loosen the movement holder and try to tweak the movement a
little, Clock-wise (looking at the dial from the front). Also the tube might
either be too long or need to be tighten down as well.
Good luck.
Dave...
Oh also looking down at the crown shows enough clearance. So that's not it but thanks for tge X suggestions.
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Yes id have to agree with you there, it does look too long.
I still think you should test fit with the stem removed, youll need to remove it anyway to file the tube.
If you are up to it, you might consider decasing the movement while filing.
The last thing you want inside your watch movment is metal filings.
I still think you should test fit with the stem removed, youll need to remove it anyway to file the tube.
If you are up to it, you might consider decasing the movement while filing.
The last thing you want inside your watch movment is metal filings.
Yes now I agree as well, the tube looks very long.
May need both, tightening and shaving a little.
Dave...
May need both, tightening and shaving a little.
Dave...
Is there an easy way to remove the tube. I'm a noob? I have small needle nose can I screw it down more with those?
you're gonna have to file the tube down, no need to remove the tube itself but remove the movement from the case.
but again like others have said I would test it without the stem attached or movement out of the case just to be sure its the tube causing issues
oh, may also be a possibility they added another crown seal while assembling the watch by mistake
but again like others have said I would test it without the stem attached or movement out of the case just to be sure its the tube causing issues
oh, may also be a possibility they added another crown seal while assembling the watch by mistake
The tube definitely looks too long. You can reduce the height of the tube whilst it's on the case. But you will need to remove the caseback, remove the stem and also remove the dial and movement from the watch. Please don't attempt to do this whilst the movement is still in place as the tiny metal shavings will ruin your movement very very quickly.
To reduce the height of the tube simply tape up the crown guards with some masking tape and then take a diamond file (set from eBay is like $15) and reduce it slowly. Best to remove the gasket from inside before yous start. You should check the fitment of the crown until you have the correct height. You will then need to wash the case thoroughly to remove any metal filings from inside. Simply wash in warm water and hand soap or washing up liquid soap. Then dry it and remove any water markings from inside the crystal with a clean microfibre cloth.
There are a lot of tutorials on the forum showing how to remove the movement etc.
The other option is that the stem is too long (as said above). Release the stem as per above. You will then need to remove the stem from the crown. You can grip the threaded part in a small set of pliers and unscrew the crown (counter clock wise). You might need to add some heat to do this and break the threadlock they normally use to hold it. Once that's done then test the crown on the tube and see if it will seat without the stem. if it does then you will need to reduce the length of the stem by small increments until it fits properly.
To reduce the height of the tube simply tape up the crown guards with some masking tape and then take a diamond file (set from eBay is like $15) and reduce it slowly. Best to remove the gasket from inside before yous start. You should check the fitment of the crown until you have the correct height. You will then need to wash the case thoroughly to remove any metal filings from inside. Simply wash in warm water and hand soap or washing up liquid soap. Then dry it and remove any water markings from inside the crystal with a clean microfibre cloth.
There are a lot of tutorials on the forum showing how to remove the movement etc.
The other option is that the stem is too long (as said above). Release the stem as per above. You will then need to remove the stem from the crown. You can grip the threaded part in a small set of pliers and unscrew the crown (counter clock wise). You might need to add some heat to do this and break the threadlock they normally use to hold it. Once that's done then test the crown on the tube and see if it will seat without the stem. if it does then you will need to reduce the length of the stem by small increments until it fits properly.
indeed this looks to be the cause, but moving the movement is not going to change the positioning of the fixed tube. I think this watch is hooped.