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Becca1 · 20 July 2023, 08:59 PM

Hi,does anybody have an idea how my Daytona pusher has unscrewed completely?When I screw in it just keeps turning as if the threads gone and when I unscrew from the case the screw comes right off.Hopefully not a hard fix

thanks for any help/advice.

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SearChart · 20 July 2023, 09:06 PM

It happens, not enough Loctite on the screw from the factory. You can only properly screw it on from the inside. If nothing is damaged (looks fine in the pic) then it should be fixed by RSC or AD watchmaker on site.

wgdaytona · 20 July 2023, 10:18 PM

Good looking Zenith. Send it to me to fix, but I guarantee 100% it will get lost in the return shipping. I'll see to that. Good luck on your repair, those are great watches.

Calatrava r · 20 July 2023, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

It happens, not enough Loctite on the screw from the factory. You can only properly screw it on from the inside. If nothing is damaged (looks fine in the pic) then it should be fixed by RSC or AD watchmaker on site.

Are you saying there is not a mechanical stop to prevent this? Seems like if Loctite is the only stop, eventually all these parts will screw full off. How tough and permanent is Loctite?

-dustin · 20 July 2023, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Calatrava r

How tough and permanent is Loctite?

Depending on series, very tough and very permanent.

SearChart · 21 July 2023, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Are you saying there is not a mechanical stop to prevent this? Seems like if Loctite is the only stop, eventually all these parts will screw full off. How tough and permanent is Loctite?

Permanent enough to keep your crown screwed to the stem for a service interval, bracelet screws from falling apart, tube attached to a case.

You're overthinking it.

Becca1 · 21 July 2023, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

It happens, not enough Loctite on the screw from the factory. You can only properly screw it on from the inside. If nothing is damaged (looks fine in the pic) then it should be fixed by RSC or AD watchmaker on site.

That’s incredible

never would of thought it was glued on.I was thinking I’d lost some sort of thread or spring.I hope they don’t insist on a full service to fix it.
Cheers

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envuks · 21 July 2023, 01:43 AM

Will require a watchmaker and opening of the case. RSC or an independent should be able to take care of this without a full servicing.

If you haven’t serviced the watch in the past 10 years it might be a good opportunity to get it all done.

Be sure to save the pusher that came off. They should be able to reuse the part

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KY.. · 21 July 2023, 01:44 AM

Basically your watch is around 30 years old so I’m not that surprised.
Luckily you didn’t lose the 18k pusher parts as that would have sucked bad.
Good looking Zenith Daytona all the same!

Becca1 · 21 July 2023, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by envuks

Will require a watchmaker and opening of the case. RSC or an independent should be able to take care of this without a full servicing.

If you haven’t serviced the watch in the past 10 years it might be a good opportunity to get it all done.

Be sure to save the pusher that came off. They should be able to reuse the part

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Thanks.The pusher screws on and off but it won’t depress the mechanism to start the chronograph.It just keeps turning where it usually tightens up to close off.

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WatchTimes · 21 July 2023, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Becca1

Thanks.The pusher screws on and off but it won’t depress the mechanism to start the chronograph.It just keeps turning where it usually tightens up to close off.

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It needs to go in, it has to be fixed from inside
Call your local Rolex AD and see if they do service, if not some members here can give you some great suggestions as to watchmakers you can send it to.

omar-rye · 21 July 2023, 02:08 AM

I’ve only seen it happen to precious metal Daytona’s

Becca1 · 21 July 2023, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by WatchTimes

It needs to go in, it has to be fixed from inside
Call your local Rolex AD and see if they do service, if not some members here can give you some great suggestions as to watchmakers you can send it to.

There’s a few good watchmakers,and Rolex ADS where I live so I’ll take it in.Thanks

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20 July 2023, 08:59 PM	#1
Becca1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 209	Daytona pusher screwed off Hi,does anybody have an idea how my Daytona pusher has unscrewed completely?When I screw in it just keeps turning as if the threads gone and when I unscrew from the case the screw comes right off.Hopefully not a hard fix thanks for any help/advice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 July 2023, 01:43 AM	#8
envuks 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,741	Will require a watchmaker and opening of the case. RSC or an independent should be able to take care of this without a full servicing. If you haven’t serviced the watch in the past 10 years it might be a good opportunity to get it all done. Be sure to save the pusher that came off. They should be able to reuse the part Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

21 July 2023, 01:44 AM	#9
KY.. 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Real Name: Keith Location: California Watch: 60s to 90s Posts: 1,371	Basically your watch is around 30 years old so I’m not that surprised. Luckily you didn’t lose the 18k pusher parts as that would have sucked bad. Good looking Zenith Daytona all the same! __________________ Just an admirer/enthusiast of vintage Rolex/Heuer/Zenith/Breitling/Hamilton watches since the 80’s… Ex—https://imgur.com/FnO9FRy — ”I Do Love The Details, But I Can Choose If I Accept The Flaws…”

20 July 2023, 10:18 PM	#3
wgdaytona 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Texas Posts: 919	Good looking Zenith. Send it to me to fix, but I guarantee 100% it will get lost in the return shipping. I'll see to that. Good luck on your repair, those are great watches.

21 July 2023, 02:08 AM	#12
omar-rye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Underground Posts: 2,642	I’ve only seen it happen to precious metal Daytona’s

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