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slogger · 7 June 2018, 12:02 AM

This was my dad's GMT that he bought in 1967.

I was about to adjust the time and the crown came of the "axle"? Just the crown.

My local jeweler recommended I send it to his authorized Rolex guy for a crown replacement. He also said to have it serviced to guarantee that is remains water proof.

Does anyone know if the crown can be reattached or if a new one is required? And if new is required, should I try and find old new stock? I'm pretty sure this watch is all original.

Any advice would be appreciated. I live in Los Angeles.

andromeda160 · 7 June 2018, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by slogger

This was my dad's GMT that he bought in 1967.

I was about to adjust the time and the crown came of the "axle"? Just the crown.

My local jeweler recommended I send it to his authorized Rolex guy for a crown replacement. He also said to have it serviced to guarantee that is remains water proof.

Does anyone know if the crown can be reattached or if a new one is required? And if new is required, should I try and find old new stock? I'm pretty sure this watch is all original.

Any advice would be appreciated. I live in Los Angeles.

If you wear it, keep the original, get a new crown and gaskets and pressure test it

omitohud · 7 June 2018, 01:39 AM

Get it serviced. I’m pretty sure it sorely needs one after all this year. Do not, I repeat, do not bring it to Rolex. Find a reputable Rolex certified watch maker around your area. Looking to spend between $400 to $600 from independents. You usually also get to keep all original parts. Depending on how original and the condition of your watch, that’s a worthy investment.

Ps. Pictures would be nice.

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Styles Bitchley · 7 June 2018, 02:12 AM

If I lived in LA, I’d take it to LA Watch Works. A vintage GMT deserves a proper service from the right shop.

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Tools · 7 June 2018, 03:37 AM

The crown screws onto the stem.

Sounds like it came unscrewed and is a 15 minute fix by any competent watchmaker.

Caseback comes off, stem is extracted, crown screwed and loctited back on, re-inserted, and the caseback screwed back on.

slogger · 8 June 2018, 12:17 AM

Thanks for all the replies. I'm going to give LA Watch Works a call.

Maybe this is an easy fix!

Richard Carver · 8 June 2018, 12:36 AM

The detente screw has come loose, its the screw next to the tiny green arrow. Easy fix unless the screw has actually backed all the way out. As some have mentioned, might be time for a service anyway.

Ah, the crown backed off the stem! still easy. :)

harry in montreal · 8 June 2018, 11:05 AM

My crown came off my Tudor Sub last year after I spent a ton on an overhaul. I watched him fix it and it took 10 mins with some locktite. No big deal!

SeeitBuyit · 8 June 2018, 11:27 AM

Wow, a family treasure. I have my grandfather and great grandfathers pocket watches. You are fortunate to have such a treasure. I would advise you to buy insurance as your watch could be worth $25,000. or more based on the asking peices I have seen.

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7 June 2018, 12:02 AM	#1
slogger "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: us Posts: 5	GMT Crown came off. This was my dad's GMT that he bought in 1967. I was about to adjust the time and the crown came of the "axle"? Just the crown. My local jeweler recommended I send it to his authorized Rolex guy for a crown replacement. He also said to have it serviced to guarantee that is remains water proof. Does anyone know if the crown can be reattached or if a new one is required? And if new is required, should I try and find old new stock? I'm pretty sure this watch is all original. Any advice would be appreciated. I live in Los Angeles.

7 June 2018, 03:37 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	The crown screws onto the stem. Sounds like it came unscrewed and is a 15 minute fix by any competent watchmaker. Caseback comes off, stem is extracted, crown screwed and loctited back on, re-inserted, and the caseback screwed back on. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

8 June 2018, 11:27 AM	#9
SeeitBuyit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FL Watch: Breguet Hora Mundi Posts: 133	Wow, a family treasure. I have my grandfather and great grandfathers pocket watches. You are fortunate to have such a treasure. I would advise you to buy insurance as your watch could be worth $25,000. or more based on the asking peices I have seen. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk __________________ Breguet Hora Mundi since 2001, Breitling Emergency since 1999, Breitling Hurricane Military Limited edition since 2018, Hamilton gold art deco 1959 graduation gift, Rolex GMT 126710BLRO since 2018.

7 June 2018, 01:39 AM	#3
omitohud "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: los Angeles Posts: 2,051	Get it serviced. I’m pretty sure it sorely needs one after all this year. Do not, I repeat, do not bring it to Rolex. Find a reputable Rolex certified watch maker around your area. Looking to spend between $400 to $600 from independents. You usually also get to keep all original parts. Depending on how original and the condition of your watch, that’s a worthy investment. Ps. Pictures would be nice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 June 2018, 02:12 AM	#4
Styles Bitchley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,398	If I lived in LA, I’d take it to LA Watch Works. A vintage GMT deserves a proper service from the right shop. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 June 2018, 12:17 AM	#6
slogger "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: us Posts: 5	Thanks for all the replies. I'm going to give LA Watch Works a call. Maybe this is an easy fix!

8 June 2018, 12:36 AM	#7
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	The detente screw has come loose, its the screw next to the tiny green arrow. Easy fix unless the screw has actually backed all the way out. As some have mentioned, might be time for a service anyway. Ah, the crown backed off the stem! still easy. :)

8 June 2018, 11:05 AM	#8
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	My crown came off my Tudor Sub last year after I spent a ton on an overhaul. I watched him fix it and it took 10 mins with some locktite. No big deal!

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