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Iceman332k1 · 29 January 2012, 09:14 AM

I was just given a vintage OP Datejust, but I am having trouble getting it working. It does not have a crown that screws down, and as far as I can tell it only has 2 crown positions (1-Date adjust 2-Time adjust). If I remember correctly, it must be wound before the automatic action can kick in and keep it wound, but I honestly have no clue how to wind it. It probably needs servicing, but I would like to get it working before I send it in, if possible.

If more information is required to help answer, just respond and I'll do my best to fill in any blanks.

Thanks in advance!

slcbbrown · 29 January 2012, 09:59 AM

If you have a Datejust, the crown should screw in and out. If you can't start it by shaking it a little, it almost certainly needs service. The crown and tube assembly can get wrecked as the watch wears and could have lost some threads. It's a fairly typical replacement item at service time.

Michael M. · 29 January 2012, 10:03 AM

Yes, probably needs a routine service & a new tube. Send it to Bob Ridley, he'll do an awesome job.

29 January 2012, 09:14 AM	#1
Iceman332k1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1	Question about a pre-1972 (I think) Datejust I was just given a vintage OP Datejust, but I am having trouble getting it working. It does not have a crown that screws down, and as far as I can tell it only has 2 crown positions (1-Date adjust 2-Time adjust). If I remember correctly, it must be wound before the automatic action can kick in and keep it wound, but I honestly have no clue how to wind it. It probably needs servicing, but I would like to get it working before I send it in, if possible. If more information is required to help answer, just respond and I'll do my best to fill in any blanks. Thanks in advance!

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29 January 2012, 09:59 AM	#2
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	If you have a Datejust, the crown should screw in and out. If you can't start it by shaking it a little, it almost certainly needs service. The crown and tube assembly can get wrecked as the watch wears and could have lost some threads. It's a fairly typical replacement item at service time.

29 January 2012, 10:03 AM	#3
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Yes, probably needs a routine service & a new tube. Send it to Bob Ridley, he'll do an awesome job.

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