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volvoagain · 14 November 2010, 10:57 PM

My crown slides off the stem thus i can not set the time....
How does the crown attache to the stem? Help appreciated

Tools · 15 November 2010, 03:43 AM

It's simply screwed on. Loctite is used to hold it in place..

Because it unscrews, some feel a watch should be wound only in the clockwise direction.........

Balboa · 15 November 2010, 04:55 AM

It is also possible that the crown and/or stem is stripped. This would require replacement, which is not a huge deal.

If you can get your crown to thread on properly, apply a tiny amount of Loctite 222 and you should be good to go.

Mark

volvoagain · 15 November 2010, 08:27 AM

Thanks! The crown screws off and on fine, it only pops off when i pull to third position. I will try your suggestion....Thanks again!!

Balboa · 15 November 2010, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by volvoagain

Thanks! The crown screws off and on fine, it only pops off when i pull to third position. I will try your suggestion....Thanks again!!

The crown should not pop off in any position. Either it threads correctly onto the stem or it does not.

Mark

volvoagain · 15 November 2010, 10:25 AM

The crown doesnt pop off when its svrewed on. It only pops off the stem once unscrewed.

Rikki · 15 November 2010, 10:26 AM

The only proper way is to open the watch take out the stem put the stem in a pin vise unscrew crown apply small amount of locktite to the threads of the stem then screw the crown on tightly but not too tight or you will break the stem. Rik

14 November 2010, 10:57 PM	#1
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15 November 2010, 03:43 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	It's simply screwed on. Loctite is used to hold it in place.. Because it unscrews, some feel a watch should be wound only in the clockwise direction......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

15 November 2010, 04:55 AM	#3
Balboa Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoCal OC U.S.A. Posts: 342	It is also possible that the crown and/or stem is stripped. This would require replacement, which is not a huge deal. If you can get your crown to thread on properly, apply a tiny amount of Loctite 222 and you should be good to go. Mark

15 November 2010, 08:27 AM	#4
volvoagain "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 3	Thanks! The crown screws off and on fine, it only pops off when i pull to third position. I will try your suggestion....Thanks again!!

15 November 2010, 10:25 AM	#6
volvoagain "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 3	The crown doesnt pop off when its svrewed on. It only pops off the stem once unscrewed.

15 November 2010, 10:26 AM	#7
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	The only proper way is to open the watch take out the stem put the stem in a pin vise unscrew crown apply small amount of locktite to the threads of the stem then screw the crown on tightly but not too tight or you will break the stem. Rik

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