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Re: how tight?

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From the OMega Technical article on this site:

"Some models like the Seamaster Professional have screw-down crowns. To open the crown, simply turn the crown anti-clockwise to unscrew it (takes about 4 or 5 turns). To close it back, push it in while turning clockwise. Do not close it real tight, just with mildly firm finger pressure. Also if you have a helium relief valve, check that it is closed similarly. It is the threading that provides water-tightness, so over tightening does nothing to increase the water protection and can overstress the metal."

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0 wallclock secs ( 0.20 usr + 0.02 sys = 0.22 CPU)