The case tube is threaded on the inside on most Omega watches. So any diagram that shows external threads on the tube (like Rolex uses), are not accurate. I don't have a diagram of an Omega design, but it's pretty simple...here are the threads on the inside of the case tube:
Here are some damaged threads - this is usually from cross threading:
The outer diameter of the tube is just a straight cylinder, as you can see here - this one is about to be installed in the case:
Here it is installed:
There is one seal inside the crown that rides on the outside diameter of the case - here is one in the process of being replaced:
When you are screwing down the crown, a few things are happening. The seal is being dragged along the case tube as the crown gets closer to the case, so depending on how tight the seal is (how new), how well it's lubricated, etc., that will change the feel of how the crown works.
At the same time, you are also compressing a spring inside the crown - this separates the portion of the crown that is connected to the winding stem (which can't go further into the movement) to the part of the crown that screws down. So the closer to you get to the case, the more compressed that spring will be, and the greater the resistance will be from that spring.
You are also still winding the movement on most Omegas, so you are still moving all the parts inside the watch movement that are related to hand winding.
Hope this helps.
Cheers, Al
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