Is this normal?

[mg18]

Hey guys,

I have had my subc since June 2015 and I just started noticing this issue with the crown. When I am unscrewing the crown, as I am bout half way done, it starts to click as if it is being wound up (albeit in the opposite direction) as I am in the process of unscrewing the crown. Once it is completely unscrewed, I have to pop it out by tugging on it so slightly to get into the winding position.

I am wondering if this indicates a problem as I do not recall having this issue before. My main concern is that it appears to click as if being wound while I am unscrewing the crown.

Please let me know if anyone else has this. Thanks!

[dcash0615]

Sounds normal. Once you have completely unscrewed the crown, instead of trying to pop it out to the winding position just start winding the crown and the crown should pop out on its own once you starting winding it. Enjoy your watch.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by mg18

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I am wondering if this indicates a problem as I do not recall having this issue before. My main concern is that it appears to click as if being wound while I am unscrewing the crown.

Please let me know if anyone else has this. Thanks!

The watch does not wind in the direction (CCW) used to unscrew the crown. However, at some point the crown (which is simply a spring loaded socket) will engage the stem as it is intended to do. When this happens the stem will either wind or ratchet, depending on the direction it is being turned.

[mg18]

Thanks for the info guys. I only brought it up because I never noticed it before. Glad to hear it's all good though. Enjoy the holidays!

[GradyPhilpott]

I'm familiar with letting the stem pop out a bit to wind, but the clicking I have not heard.

I don't have the best of hearing, though.

[Muzz]

I have experienced all of that on a few pieces (older ones). Was not an issue.

[77T]

I have an old 1803 that has started to do that lately. Eventually I'll take it to the watchmaker for a looksee but it hasn't created a problem yet.

The crown is engaging the stem too soon but that won't harm anything. An adjustment can easily fix it - I borrowed a pic below to note the screw that needs to be loosened to slightly adjust the stem.