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tirefryer · 16 March 2021, 02:42 AM

Bought my NIB Exp II 216570 from AD and have noticed that when I unscrew the crown and wind the stem or pull it out to set time, the stem/crown have a noticeable wobble/play to it. Is this normal?
I compared it to my NIB 126610 LV Sub/date, it's stem/crown does not exhibit the same type of wobble/play.
Thoughts?
If not normal, should the AD be able to rectify it or send it out to RSC to address it?
Thanks.

Tridor · 16 March 2021, 03:53 AM

Doesn't appear to be normal.

StillTrying · 16 March 2021, 04:56 AM

My Exp ii originally purchased in 2019 has a lot of play just like you’re describing. Way more wiggle than my Explorer. I chalk it up to the gmt complication, but who knows? Runs at +3sec/day, so I just go with it.

Tools · 16 March 2021, 05:32 AM

When the stem is pulled out the only thing that keeps it centered is the O-ring inside the tube.

You can push the stem laterally (play). You do not want to do this under water though, deformation of the o-ring will let water by and into the works.

tirefryer · 16 March 2021, 07:58 AM

appreciate all your insight. I will observe it and take it into the AD next time I'm out that way.

16 March 2021, 02:42 AM	#1
tirefryer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: USA Watch: One on my wrist Posts: 106	Excess stem movement of new Exp II 216570? Bought my NIB Exp II 216570 from AD and have noticed that when I unscrew the crown and wind the stem or pull it out to set time, the stem/crown have a noticeable wobble/play to it. Is this normal? I compared it to my NIB 126610 LV Sub/date, it's stem/crown does not exhibit the same type of wobble/play. Thoughts? If not normal, should the AD be able to rectify it or send it out to RSC to address it? Thanks.

16 March 2021, 03:53 AM	#2
Tridor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Ozone Watch: DD, DJ, SubC Date Posts: 1,666	Doesn't appear to be normal. __________________ "Never complain about the air-conditioning on a private jet." - Michael Nesmith

16 March 2021, 05:32 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,477	When the stem is pulled out the only thing that keeps it centered is the O-ring inside the tube. You can push the stem laterally (play). You do not want to do this under water though, deformation of the o-ring will let water by and into the works. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

16 March 2021, 04:56 AM	#3
StillTrying "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Space Watch: 16570, black Posts: 965	My Exp ii originally purchased in 2019 has a lot of play just like you’re describing. Way more wiggle than my Explorer. I chalk it up to the gmt complication, but who knows? Runs at +3sec/day, so I just go with it.

16 March 2021, 07:58 AM	#5
tirefryer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: USA Watch: One on my wrist Posts: 106	appreciate all your insight. I will observe it and take it into the AD next time I'm out that way.

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