Hi, just an update to say that I spoke with Rolex UK today regarding my watch.
Their technical manager called me to say that they couldn't find anything wrong with the watch but would replace the crown and tube anyway.
The technician also said that cross-threading wouldn't affect the waterresistance as long as the crown was screwed down onto the watch. They also said that along with my request they wouldn't polish off any scratches but simply clean the watch.
I'm delighted at the personal service they have given me. They must after all see lots of watches every day.
The technician also remarked that they perhaps couldn't find a fault with the crown as they wind hundreds of watches a week!

My watch should be home soon,

Will try to post some eye-candy soon!

Regards Joseph-John.