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Re: Seamaster Pro Chronometer vs. Quartz
In Response To: Re: Seamaster Pro Chronometer vs. Quartz ()

A jeweller suggested that the crown *must* be tightened quite hard. She said that no parts can damage inside the crown, when using force to tightnen it.. She suggested that, if loosly turned, the crown will slip in water.
I donīt really know the anatomy of the inner parts of a crown, but I believe the "truth is out there".
Has anyone encountered any crown damage due to overtightnening?

So if you wear
: it only occasionally, then it WILL run down.
: But I wouldn't be too worried about
: stressing it out by manual winding. Frankly,
: the biggest risk of damage is merely from
: guys that incorrectly think they have to
: crank the crown down real tight when they
: close it. You only need it to screw lightly
: finger snug. Frequent overtightening can
: cause more damage than anyting else.

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