Horological Meandering

Best not to use pliers 😉...I tighten only a small pinch after it has stopped turning - enough to add pressure to the rubber 'o' ring but not to distort it. [nt]

Jan 20, 2020,13:53 PM

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Rolex Crown

By: Thomas_3 : January 20th, 2020-13:44

After setting the time and/or date how tight should the crown be screwed down? Thumb tight??

Best not to use pliers 😉...I tighten only a small pinch after it has stopped turning - enough to add pressure to the rubber 'o' ring but not to distort it. [nt]

By: templetowers : January 20th, 2020-13:53

👍🏻 You explained it better... 😅 [nt]

By: MCG (Markus) : January 20th, 2020-13:56

😉👍 [nt]

By: templetowers : January 20th, 2020-14:06

So I need to put my Vice-Grips away?? [nt]

By: Thomas_3 : January 20th, 2020-14:20

😄....and your nut gun :) [nt]

By: templetowers : January 20th, 2020-14:33

same as for the winding mechanism at non automatic movements. You just stop after you sense resistance... 😉 [nt]

By: MCG (Markus) : January 20th, 2020-13:55

Mmm ... now there's a thought. [nt]

By: kjkt3 : January 20th, 2020-15:40