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28 September 2009, 09:19 PM | #1 |
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Advise how to fix my Oyster Royal 1947
Im a newbie at this, always liked watches but never bought a high end watch.
Till this weekend, I was roaming around at one of the largest online auction sites and bought one without doing a proper background check. Ive bought: A vintage Rolex Oyster Royal ref 4444. 17 jewels 10 1/2 Hunter movement with serial number 575XXX The only problem is that it is missing the winding stem and the crown. All doesn't matter because I love the watch and would like to fix it. I've searched here on the forum for this movement but can't find much info on it. Does anybody know the reference numbers of these parts? Can I use the windingstem of a 1200 caliber or some other watch? What kind of crown should this watch have? All information is helpful |
29 September 2009, 12:47 AM | #2 |
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Hi..
The winding stem is still there.... at least I think that I see it through the square opening just below the crown tube. That means that you have only lost the crown, A new crown can be fitted but it appears like the threads on the crown tube are all but gone... This means that the best course is to have a new matching Crown and Tube fitted, which would take a very talented layman or decent watchmaker.
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How is the crown tube connected to the case, is this easy to remove? |
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29 September 2009, 08:21 AM | #4 | |
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The tiny lock screw below the crown needs to be undone a turn or two to get the stem out before you do any major damage to the movement The advice we give here is just that, and we cannot be held responsible for it's accuracy in each particular situation, or for any work or damage that you do to your own property.......
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29 September 2009, 08:40 AM | #5 | |
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You've been of great help Tools, thanks again! |
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29 September 2009, 03:42 AM | #6 |
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I say get it serviced.
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