Luminor crown operation

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Dohron
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Luminor crown operation

Post by Dohron » Mon Apr 04, 2022 8:08 pm

Just picked my first Panerai …. An 8 day base … love the brown face!
Am I supposed to be able to turn the crown (like winding) with the crown guard locked down?
Seems it would be not be water tight ?

Anyone know where to get an original brown rubber strap?

Thanks!!

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Marjak
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Re: Luminor crown operation

Post by Marjak » Mon Apr 04, 2022 8:50 pm

Welcome.

Look at this thread on WUS where this is discussed...
https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/arie ... i.1047770/
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Re: Luminor crown operation

Post by hoppyjr » Tue Apr 05, 2022 7:15 am

Dohron wrote:Just picked my first Panerai …. An 8 day base … love the brown face!
Am I supposed to be able to turn the crown (like winding) with the crown guard locked down?
Seems it would be not be water tight ?

Anyone know where to get an original brown rubber strap?

Thanks!!
A quick web search would provide you many answers.

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Re: Luminor crown operation

Post by aikiman44 » Tue Apr 05, 2022 8:13 am

Short answer: no. The crown guard is a lock. Open to wind.
"We'd better synchronize our watches."

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Re: Luminor crown operation

Post by Graeme » Mon Jul 03, 2023 2:39 am

I just watched that video and see where the confusion comes from. Whoever made that video doesn't know how that crown guard works. The leaver on the guard compresses the crown into the seal, creating a watertight fitting. By turning the crown while in the locked position you are causing friction between the crown and the rubber seal reducing its effectiveness. Its also causing friction between the crown and the leaver which can wear down the leaver and reduce the pressure it can apply to the crown.
So no, do not wind in locked position.

Besides all that, it is an 8 day automatic. It does not need to be wound.

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