need some help

[jbarr29 0]

Hey guys,

 

I was wondering what can be done about a crown that doesnt actually lock. Through normal wear, the crown keep popping out. Any suggestions? Thanks

 

Best,

JB

[KBH 7]

New crown and/or tube is needed. What kind of watch is it.

 

A temporary fix that might work is to slightly squash the crown and it may give you enough threads to catch.

[jbarr29 0]

New crown and/or tube is needed. What kind of watch is it.

 

A temporary fix that might work is to slightly squash the crown and it may give you enough threads to catch.

 

It's a chronomat b01 beater. brand new though. =(

 

think i can do it myself or better off finding a watchsmith that would do it.

[Member X 91]

It might be worth contacting the dealer to see if they are able to send you a replacement crown and tube. Or maybe they'd suggest sending it back?

 

Who did you buy it off? :paddy_gold:

[KBH 7]

If it's new, maybe you should contact your dealer and see if he'll either repair it or get you the parts.

 

I'm not familiar enough with Chronomat to even know whether it's a screw in tube or press in. A watch smith could surely do it if he can find the right parts.

 

Another easy fix for a stripped tube is just to shorten the stem so the crown fits flush to the case if it's just a cheap beater. You could probably do that if you know how to remove and replace the stem into the movement. Of course it wont be water tight at all.

[jbarr29 0]

Thanks for the help guys.

 

I sent the dealer a message to see if he can do/suggest anything.

If not, I will take it to a buddy of mine to see if he can source the parts.

[Member X 91]

Cool, let us know how it goes