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donaker · 3 May 2018, 10:49 AM

This morning when attempting to reset the time and date on my 007 the crown came right out. The main winding stem seems to have unscrewed from the crown.

What is my best path to getting this repaired and what should I expect to pay for such a repair?

Thanks in advance.

Lol-x · 3 May 2018, 08:49 PM

That's a job for a well regarded watchmaker, it appears there is not a good prospect of getting around that one. So the stem is still in the watch?

It shouldn't be a very difficult or long job for a watchmaker, I expect he could fix it in 5 minutes. All they need to do is release the stem from the movement and then re-attach it to the crown and reinstall.

Rebel · 3 May 2018, 09:36 PM

Good luck on the repair.

donaker · 3 May 2018, 11:24 PM

Thanks for the advice. The stem is still in the watch.

I’ll let you know how it goes.

Rags · 4 May 2018, 11:45 PM

No biggie. I had that happen to me & my watchmaker fixed it in 10 minutes.

Bt122 · 5 May 2018, 12:41 AM

Probably not that difficult. You would essentially open case back. Press the release lever of the crown stem. And use tweezer to pull out the crown stem.

And then insert new crown stem.

Lol-x · 6 May 2018, 11:34 PM

Can one hack this watch to set it to the exact second by applying slight back pressure to the crown?

toxicavenger · 7 May 2018, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Can one hack this watch to set it to the exact second by applying slight back pressure to the crown?

no

Dan Pierce · 7 May 2018, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Can one hack this watch to set it to the exact second by applying slight back pressure to the crown?

Yes, but only when the mainspring has very little tension on it. Once the mainspring is wound the movement won’t hack. I've done it many times with no ill affect on the movement.
dAp

Lol-x · 7 May 2018, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Yes, but only when the mainspring has very little tension on it. Once the mainspring is wound the movement won’t hack. I've done it many times with no ill affect on the movement.
dAp

OK very interesting Dan, thank you.
I guess its not a big deal, its not as if its being used as a chronograph

SearChart · 7 May 2018, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bt122

Probably not that difficult. You would essentially open case back. Press the release lever of the crown stem. And use tweezer to pull out the crown stem.

And then insert new crown stem.

You wouldn't need a new stem if it isn't broken.
Also, green loc-tite on the thread before re applying the crown is essential.

donaker · 10 May 2018, 11:14 AM

My watchmaker said the stem is indeed broken. He’s looking into ordering a new stem and crown from Seiko.

Anyone know what sort of price I should expect to pay for those parts?

donaker · 11 May 2018, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donaker

My watchmaker said the stem is indeed broken. He’s looking into ordering a new stem and crown from Seiko.

Anyone know what sort of price I should expect to pay for those parts?

Please disregard. I found a site which sells them:

https://chronograph.com/products/sei...ries-1097.html

Cheers,

Don...

3 May 2018, 10:49 AM	#1
donaker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Canada Watch: Dad's 5508 Posts: 355	SKX007 crown repair This morning when attempting to reset the time and date on my 007 the crown came right out. The main winding stem seems to have unscrewed from the crown. What is my best path to getting this repaired and what should I expect to pay for such a repair? Thanks in advance. __________________

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Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	That's a job for a well regarded watchmaker, it appears there is not a good prospect of getting around that one. So the stem is still in the watch? It shouldn't be a very difficult or long job for a watchmaker, I expect he could fix it in 5 minutes. All they need to do is release the stem from the movement and then re-attach it to the crown and reinstall. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	Good luck on the repair. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

3 May 2018, 11:24 PM	#4
donaker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Canada Watch: Dad's 5508 Posts: 355	Thanks for the advice. The stem is still in the watch. I’ll let you know how it goes. __________________

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Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	No biggie. I had that happen to me & my watchmaker fixed it in 10 minutes. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

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Bt122 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bi coastal Watch: Ok...Watching Posts: 937	Probably not that difficult. You would essentially open case back. Press the release lever of the crown stem. And use tweezer to pull out the crown stem. And then insert new crown stem.

6 May 2018, 11:34 PM	#7
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Can one hack this watch to set it to the exact second by applying slight back pressure to the crown? __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

10 May 2018, 11:14 AM	#12
donaker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Canada Watch: Dad's 5508 Posts: 355	My watchmaker said the stem is indeed broken. He’s looking into ordering a new stem and crown from Seiko. Anyone know what sort of price I should expect to pay for those parts? __________________

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