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Join Date: Oct 2006
Real Name: Manuel_Winde
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Help!!!!
i just went to put my DJ on and the crown is missing!!!???
![]() ![]() ![]() i dont even know what to do... i feel sick.
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Real Name: Urs
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Oh no... any idea how it happened?
Break out the metal detector I say. I certainly hope this is nothing serious, and I'm sure that you'll find it no worries.
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Sam, hopefully it's nothing more than it just loosened and fell off but, since that is not suppost to happen then I think I'd be on my way down to your watch person.
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Had that happen one time myself.
![]() Tried to set a watch one time and the crown and tube came right out. Stuck it back in and headed to the ADs. ![]() Al can give a much better explamation of the problem, but I think it's a little screw inside that can some times work loose. No big deal to fix, but you'll need a new crown and tube if you can't find the old one. I'd head to an AD or a watchmaker and see if they can source a part. I want to say about $21 USD or so. Good luck! |
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Sam, that sucks, pal. I'm so sorry to hear. Hopefully it's just a quick, simple fix
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Bummer, Sam.
![]() ![]() Keep us posted on getting it repaired.
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Good luck. At least it sounds like something that can be easily fixed.
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![]() Listen up, pal....don't worry. Try and look for the crown, but if you can't find it, just take the watch into your AD. It's best he open it up and have a quick check for moisture, etc. and then he'll put in a new crown. Good luck and do keep us posted. Cheers - JJ ![]()
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Very sorry to hear that, Sam. That's your 1956-vintage DJ, isn't it...
![]() ![]() Well, as the others have stated, if you locate the crown (or even if you don't), that can be fixed up in no time by a trip to an authorized Rolex watch shop. Best of luck with this. Keep us informed.
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still have not found it
![]() ![]() ive just had to go out and buy a cheapy watch(still automatic though) as i felt naked without one.
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i know its been a long time but...
![]() i was charged £60/$100 for the crown and stem, i thought this was a lot but was so desperate to get it done i paid it. it was worth it as it now feels soo much better when winding/changing date. it must have been getting loose for ages-i had always assumed it was down to the watches age. since then i have got a beautiful seamaster(i think 60s?) will post pics soon. good to be back! ![]() ![]()
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Good news.
$100 may seem like a lot, but it's done and you're watch is back on your wrist. ![]()
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