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rifo · 16 December 2014, 06:51 AM

I just bought my daughter a vintage Oysterdate Precision, however when I tried to set the time and date I realized the crown was moving very heavily (not stuck though) but so heavy that the crown was unscrewed and almost came out.

In comparison to my newer Rolex and Tudor the movement is really heavy. But the watch runs fine.

Do you think a proper service at a Rolex service center will help loosen the movement ? ?

Opinions welcome :)

Tools · 16 December 2014, 10:47 AM

The crown can't unscrew and "come out".. It can come unscrewed from the stem though, and some people only set their watches clockwise because of this..

I'm certain that a clean, oil, and adjust service would solve your issue..

rifo · 16 December 2014, 05:20 PM

Thanks, it did become unscrewed from the stem. Anyway, will have it properly serviced after the holidays. :)

MILGAUSS88 · 17 December 2014, 04:55 AM

I have had same problem, and cleaning and oil have NOT solved problem.

rifo · 19 December 2014, 06:16 AM

I had a similar problem with a vintage Zenith I have, eventually sent it to Switzerland to Zenith themselves and now its fine, but cost me an arm and a leg :(

16 December 2014, 06:51 AM	#1
rifo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Egypt Posts: 3	Oyster Date Precision (opinion needed) I just bought my daughter a vintage Oysterdate Precision, however when I tried to set the time and date I realized the crown was moving very heavily (not stuck though) but so heavy that the crown was unscrewed and almost came out. In comparison to my newer Rolex and Tudor the movement is really heavy. But the watch runs fine. Do you think a proper service at a Rolex service center will help loosen the movement ? ? Opinions welcome :)

16 December 2014, 10:47 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,292	The crown can't unscrew and "come out".. It can come unscrewed from the stem though, and some people only set their watches clockwise because of this.. I'm certain that a clean, oil, and adjust service would solve your issue.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

16 December 2014, 05:20 PM	#3
rifo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Egypt Posts: 3	Thanks, it did become unscrewed from the stem. Anyway, will have it properly serviced after the holidays. :)

17 December 2014, 04:55 AM	#4
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 3,026	I have had same problem, and cleaning and oil have NOT solved problem.

19 December 2014, 06:16 AM	#5
rifo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Egypt Posts: 3	I had a similar problem with a vintage Zenith I have, eventually sent it to Switzerland to Zenith themselves and now its fine, but cost me an arm and a leg :(

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