Member X 91 Posted November 18, 2011 Ok, this may be a reeeeeeally dumb question... ... but are all the gen Rolex Triplock crowns the same on their 'sports' watches? As in the same size and fitment on the Submariner, Seadweller, DSSD, Yachtmaster, Yachtmaster II, Daytona... ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted November 19, 2011 Ok, this may be a reeeeeeally dumb question... ... but are all the gen Rolex Triplock crowns the same on their 'sports' watches? As in the same size and fitment on the Submariner, Seadweller, DSSD, Yachtmaster, Yachtmaster II, Daytona... ?? As far as I know they are all 7mm. http://www.horologist.com/rolex_crown.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted November 19, 2011 Ah cool, I wondered where that diagram of crown markings came from! I will have to do some more research... (and probably cross-post on other forums too! :( lol) Thanks for your help! :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted November 21, 2011 No, they are NOT ALL the same!!!!! Some are, but not all! I know for a fact as I have a "Rolex O-Ring" box, with 3,000 o rings, and they are all for different models (well, nit 3,000 models, but you get what I mean bro) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted November 21, 2011 Triplock mean 3 positions - winding, change date and setting the time. All Triplocks have 3 dots under the crown, but sizes of the crown are different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted November 21, 2011 Triplock mean 3 positions - winding, change date and setting the time.All Triplocks have 3 dots under the crown, but sizes of the crown are different. Precisely!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted November 21, 2011 I thought they were called Triplock because they had 3-stage water protection? Hence the Day-Date and Date-Just also have the 3 positions thing that Luthier mentions but only 2 dots on the crown (when in precious metal), i.e. aren't triplock only 'duplock' or whatever it would be called lol Either way, I need a good source for some used crowns... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LHOOQ 0 Posted November 21, 2011 Member X: I think you were correct in your initial understanding: Triplock gives you a seal in the crown, a seal in the tube, and a seal on the threads. Twinlock doesn't seal the threads. There are a few diagrams that can explain it better visually. As cls noted, all Triplocks are 7mm in diameter, but there are several types of them. So make sure you get the right one for your particular model, and the right tube to match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccucco 0 Posted November 21, 2011 Triplock means three position water lock... not three position crown. Three seals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccucco 0 Posted November 21, 2011 Better this way... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccucco 0 Posted November 21, 2011 Even better! Triplock cut-away... if you see the direction the water needs to take to come inside the watch (red line) you will understand the seals of the crown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted November 21, 2011 Great pics and info, cheers all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted November 21, 2011 Triplock mean 3 positions - winding, change date and setting the time.All Triplocks have 3 dots under the crown, but sizes of the crown are different. Could that be Mary-speak....Nah...even she's not that ... A little knowledge is a dangerous thing, especially when it's held in a little vessel B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted November 22, 2011 As cls noted, all Triplocks are 7mm in diameter, but there are several types of them. So make sure you get the right one for your particular model, and the right tube to match. Been working on gens for about 15 years now... Trip = triple Lock = well, figure it out. BTW, it's a patented system, and followed the twinlock which means...hmmm, can't recall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted November 22, 2011 Trip = tripleLock = well, figure it out. Well, blow me, you'd think, wouldn't ya twinlock which means...hmmm, can't recall. That's for the non-date versions, two positions, winding and hand adjustment...no? However, Luth's theory could be right, I mean they just dispoved the speed of light theory Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted November 22, 2011 However, Luth's theory could be right, I mean they just dispoved the speed of light theory B) Amazing huh!? I have good friend at CERN. They still cant believe it Just imagine what this could mean for future space travel. Warp speed is no longer a wild fantasy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LHOOQ 0 Posted November 22, 2011 Triplock cut-away... if you see the direction the water needs to take to come inside the watch (red line) you will understand the seals of the crown. Now there's some sad things known to man But ain't too much sadder than The seals of the crown... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted November 22, 2011 Amazing huh!? I have good friend at CERN. They still cant believe it It just goes to show that nothing is set in stone, the 3X rules still apply. Only 3x things in life are certain, death, taxes and it's foolish to fukk about with Baldrick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pollux1 3 Posted November 22, 2011 Amazing huh!? I have good friend at CERN. They still cant believe it It just goes to show that nothing is set in stone, the 3X rules still apply. Only 3x things in life are certain, death, taxes and it's foolish to fukk about with Baldrick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccucco 0 Posted November 22, 2011 ... and more examples of triple lock (and triple seals)... ... are we clear???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted November 22, 2011 Amazing huh!? I have good friend at CERN. They still cant believe it It just goes to show that nothing is set in stone, the 3X rules still apply. Only 3x things in life are certain, death, taxes and it's foolish to fukk about with Baldrick Oh, Baldy... You're back from Gulag already? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted November 22, 2011 I can't quite see the correlation between the Gulag and your monumental lack of knowledge and seriously funny fuck-up Luth, care to explain or are you just trying a little diversionary tactic, you sly devious old dumbass, I know your game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narikaa 129 Posted November 23, 2011 Triplock reinvented well that was an unexpected 'shaft of wit' . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
