56 DJ 1065 movt and dial loose

[Adirondoc]

After tightening the crown of my DJ last time, I felt it pop a bit and noticed the dial was just left of center. Loosening the crown again, I noticed I could wiggle the movement and dial with the crown. Looking inside, I can see what appear to be two set screws with small clips that sit below a groove in the case, one at 12, the other at 6. A groove in the case also appears at 9, but no associated set screw. Assuming they could have loosened, I tried to tighten the 2 screws a bit but see they're about as tight as they're going to be. The clips they attach to are in sitting within case's grooves but there appears to be little if any pressure or friction to keep them seated. They merely slide laterally if the crown is moved. While the movement is running properly, it bothers me to see the dial sitting slightly askew and would assume the force on the crown and pin, other than rotational or axial, would be bad as well. Last time the watch was sent out, it took nearly 6 months to get back as it's vintage. I don't want to go that route if there's a relatively simple fix. Any advice would be appreciated.

Cheers,
Doc

[Adirondoc]

Cut a very small rectangular piece of hard plastic and fit it just between the edge of the movement and the inner margin of the case at 9pm, minding the rotor's action. Unorthodox, yes, but no more shift of the movement away from the seated crown. No rattle when tapped, either. Problem is solved, at least for the moment, and at no expense.

[1whudson]

Check to assure the stem tube itself has not moved when screwing down the crown. I think case tubes on Rolex are friction fit. If that's not involved in this issue then simply go to your local watch repairman and purchase three new set screw and shims and put them in yourself...

[Pelicovert2]

Try flipping the "bride" (pronounced brid)up side down

[Ashton_Horologist]

Originally Posted by Pelicovert2

Try flipping the "bride" (pronounced brid)up side down

The what?

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Ashton_Horologist

The what?

The bride!

[nboyer]

I think I would try bending the "bride" over a little to keep things tight Cheers. -Norm

Originally Posted by Pelicovert2

Try flipping the "bride" (pronounced brid)up side down

[Pelicovert2]

Originally Posted by Ashton_Horologist

The what?

The small 'blades" under the 2 screws that connect the movement to the case. If you flip them over, it should keep things from moving around. If this doesn't work, bend them slightly, then insert them with the bend facing up.

[Ashton_Horologist]

Oh... you’re talking about a case clamp!