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Overkill · 15 August 2008, 07:13 AM

I noticed my watch had stopped because I hadn't worn it in two days. I unscrewed the crown and winded the watch about 35 times, and then I adjusted the time and pushed the crown back in.

Then I realized the time wasn't exactly right, so I tried to pull the crown back out but it won't come out or click! I can't pull it out or stop the second handle or anything! What happened?

Any help is appreciated, thanks!

stevemulholland3 · 15 August 2008, 07:21 AM

it is jammed?
you cant get it out at all?

Overkill · 15 August 2008, 07:27 AM

When I pull on it, instead of it making two clicks, one for the date and one for the time, it just does ONE click that's smaller than one of those clicks. Then if I try to turn it, it won't wind the movement, it will just spin freely. Then I can pop that tiny click back in to wind the movement. But it doesn't get pulled out past that tiny click. I guess it is jammed... I haven't tried pulling too hard, I don't want to break it.

yallr · 15 August 2008, 07:40 AM

I've read the winding crown can be cross threaded. You may want to check on it.

Thank You

BiG JeEzY · 15 August 2008, 08:56 AM

Does it still continue to happen after screwing the crown back in and then trying again?

If the problem continues to happen I would not touch it and rather have it checked. I would try sending it to a trusty watchmaker.

Overkill · 15 August 2008, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiG JeEzY

Does it still continue to happen after screwing the crown back in and then trying again?

If the problem continues to happen I would not touch it and rather have it checked. I would try sending it to a trusty watchmaker.

Unfortunately, yes. It does continue to happen every time I try! I guess it is jammed, I'll see my local watchmaker about it. It's just sad when these things happen :(

Dalton · 15 August 2008, 07:10 PM

ahhh this blows man!

f16570 · 15 August 2008, 07:14 PM

Let us know what happens Youseff.

stevemulholland3 · 15 August 2008, 08:18 PM

the stem has become unseated from its push/pull rod-in laymens terms-should be a pretty easy fix as long as the retent screw hasnt become stripped and come out of the movemnt.

CKay · 15 August 2008, 10:55 PM

Take heart Youssef it's nothing as serious compared to me dropping an antique chronograph on the floor. The chrono function went bonkus and I can't sleep well for the whole night.

Overkill · 16 August 2008, 12:54 AM

Thanks for your support everyone, I'll let you know what happens with it.

CKay, that's really unfortunate. I hope you can fix yours chronograph.

15 August 2008, 07:13 AM	#1
Overkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Youssef Location: Cairo, Egypt Watch: Milgauss Z-Blue Posts: 925	Help! I noticed my watch had stopped because I hadn't worn it in two days. I unscrewed the crown and winded the watch about 35 times, and then I adjusted the time and pushed the crown back in. Then I realized the time wasn't exactly right, so I tried to pull the crown back out but it won't come out or click! I can't pull it out or stop the second handle or anything! What happened? Any help is appreciated, thanks! __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 116700 Rolex Explorer 214270 Rolex Milgauss 116400GV Z-Blue IWC Portuguese Hand Wound IW5454-08 Panerai Radiomir PAM183

15 August 2008, 07:27 AM	#3
Overkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Youssef Location: Cairo, Egypt Watch: Milgauss Z-Blue Posts: 925	When I pull on it, instead of it making two clicks, one for the date and one for the time, it just does ONE click that's smaller than one of those clicks. Then if I try to turn it, it won't wind the movement, it will just spin freely. Then I can pop that tiny click back in to wind the movement. But it doesn't get pulled out past that tiny click. I guess it is jammed... I haven't tried pulling too hard, I don't want to break it. __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 116700 Rolex Explorer 214270 Rolex Milgauss 116400GV Z-Blue IWC Portuguese Hand Wound IW5454-08 Panerai Radiomir PAM183

15 August 2008, 08:56 AM	#5
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	Does it still continue to happen after screwing the crown back in and then trying again? If the problem continues to happen I would not touch it and rather have it checked. I would try sending it to a trusty watchmaker. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

15 August 2008, 07:14 PM	#8
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Let us know what happens Youseff. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

16 August 2008, 12:54 AM	#11
Overkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Youssef Location: Cairo, Egypt Watch: Milgauss Z-Blue Posts: 925	Thanks for your support everyone, I'll let you know what happens with it. CKay, that's really unfortunate. I hope you can fix yours chronograph. __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 116700 Rolex Explorer 214270 Rolex Milgauss 116400GV Z-Blue IWC Portuguese Hand Wound IW5454-08 Panerai Radiomir PAM183

15 August 2008, 07:21 AM	#2
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	it is jammed? you cant get it out at all?

15 August 2008, 07:40 AM	#4
yallr Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: Catalina Island Watch: 1998 Date Just SS Posts: 116	*I've read the winding crown can be cross threaded. You may want to check on it.* *Thank You*

15 August 2008, 07:10 PM	#7
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	ahhh this blows man!

15 August 2008, 08:18 PM	#9
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	the stem has become unseated from its push/pull rod-in laymens terms-should be a pretty easy fix as long as the retent screw hasnt become stripped and come out of the movemnt.

15 August 2008, 10:55 PM	#10
CKay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 467	Take heart Youssef it's nothing as serious compared to me dropping an antique chronograph on the floor. The chrono function went bonkus and I can't sleep well for the whole night.

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