[Chev James]

OK . . . here it is: suppose someone picks up a Planet Ocean or Seamaster Professional, and decides to set your watch for you . . . something a loving spouse would do. But the spouse cannot pull out the crown because she doesn't know it is a screw down crown. Now, could the spouse exert enough pressure to damage the threads in trying to pull out the crown? Thanks for your replies!

 

[Ferrari 312T]

I wouldn't think so.

As the crown is screwed it is hard to get a good grip on it so would think it is hard to pull that hard. I think with the crown screwed in it is basically protected

 

[deskdiver]

Let's hope she doesn't resort to pliers!

Given the size of the crown it'd be hard to get a good enough grip to exert sufficient force to damage the threads.

 

[...gregm]

Yes it is possible if she's related to Chuck Norris.;-)

 

[Chev James]

Well, she's got tiny, little delicate fingers . . . so I'm going to guess that she didn't damage any threads on the Quantum . . . would've hated that!

It's been in the watch winder for four months since I've been away . . . and it's gained 5 minutes and 17 seconds by her count. So that's a gain of something like 2 1/2 seconds per day . . . which I don't think is bad over four months!

Yes it is possible if she's related to Chuck Norris.;-)