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tedscott3 · 4 July 2013, 01:06 AM

I was trying to set the date on my 1803 and the crown came out. I can get it back in, but if I try to set the date it just comes out again. It will wind, but I just can't set the date or time. Am I missing something here, or should I take it in to have it looked at? Thanks for the help! Sorry if this should be in the vintage section.

GerardoG · 4 July 2013, 01:07 AM

It looks like it is time for you to service your 1803

cop414 · 4 July 2013, 01:08 AM

Ummm, yes it should be looked at. I wouldn't keep putting in and out, get it checked, when was the last time it had a service? It might be an easy fix it it's had a recent service. Let us know how you make out.

padi56 · 4 July 2013, 01:16 AM

Could be just a simple fix like the stem screw just want tightening but get it checked out.

akira23 · 4 July 2013, 01:31 AM

If your brave enough you can open the caseback and see if the stem screw needs to be tightened as padi56 suggested, or it could be a keyless works issue. If not it maybe time to get it serviced...

Kingair · 4 July 2013, 01:33 AM

I wouldn't do it myself . . . get an expert !

HAGOne

Ticking Away · 4 July 2013, 01:43 AM

You weren't using a airblade hand dryer were you?

tedscott3 · 4 July 2013, 01:44 AM

Thanks for the replies, this forum is great! I am not brave enough to open the back, I am taking it in today. I will let everyone know what happens.

akira23 · 4 July 2013, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ticking Away

You weren't using a airblade hand dryer were you?

Kingair · 4 July 2013, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tedscott3

Thanks for the replies, this forum is great! I am not brave enough to open the back, I am taking it in today. I will let everyone know what happens.

It takes 5 minutes to repair . . . with the right tools

Post an update !

HAGOne

tedscott3 · 4 July 2013, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ticking Away

You weren't using a airblade hand dryer were you?

I was brushing my teeth. Dangerous.

joe100 · 4 July 2013, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ticking Away

You weren't using a airblade hand dryer were you?

This wins post of the day

tedscott3 · 4 July 2013, 05:32 AM

Just got back from the AD, 5 minutes and a bit of loctite and I am back in the game!

lsettle · 4 July 2013, 05:48 AM

Glad to hear all is well!

Rolex on, my friend!

Lawrence

Kingair · 4 July 2013, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

This wins post of the day

x 2

But I thought that this question was related to a Sub . . .

HAGOne

slcbbrown · 4 July 2013, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerardoG

It looks like it is time for you to service your 1803

Exactly the way I've found myself getting a service. Unless you know that service was done recently, this is a pretty good indicator.

HL65 · 4 July 2013, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Could be just a simple fix like the stem screw just want tightening but get it checked out.

X2

It's happened to me and sent to Rik Dietel and no worries--watch back to me in a few days without needing service.

4 July 2013, 01:06 AM	#1
tedscott3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Watch: 116610LV Posts: 572	Crown came out of my 1803?! I was trying to set the date on my 1803 and the crown came out. I can get it back in, but if I try to set the date it just comes out again. It will wind, but I just can't set the date or time. Am I missing something here, or should I take it in to have it looked at? Thanks for the help! Sorry if this should be in the vintage section.

4 July 2013, 01:08 AM	#3
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,135	Ummm, yes it should be looked at. I wouldn't keep putting in and out, get it checked, when was the last time it had a service? It might be an easy fix it it's had a recent service. Let us know how you make out. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

4 July 2013, 01:16 AM	#4
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,035	Could be just a simple fix like the stem screw just want tightening but get it checked out. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

4 July 2013, 01:07 AM	#2
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	It looks like it is time for you to service your 1803

4 July 2013, 01:31 AM	#5
akira23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Marty Location: Florida Watch: Pam 1313 Posts: 456	If your brave enough you can open the caseback and see if the stem screw needs to be tightened as padi56 suggested, or it could be a keyless works issue. If not it maybe time to get it serviced...

4 July 2013, 01:33 AM	#6
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	I wouldn't do it myself . . . get an expert ! HAGOne

4 July 2013, 01:43 AM	#7
Ticking Away "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 272	You weren't using a airblade hand dryer were you?

4 July 2013, 01:44 AM	#8
tedscott3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Watch: 116610LV Posts: 572	Thanks for the replies, this forum is great! I am not brave enough to open the back, I am taking it in today. I will let everyone know what happens.

4 July 2013, 05:32 AM	#13
tedscott3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Watch: 116610LV Posts: 572	Just got back from the AD, 5 minutes and a bit of loctite and I am back in the game!

4 July 2013, 05:48 AM	#14
lsettle "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Lawrence Location: Canada Watch: 16570/14060/3570.5 Posts: 653	Glad to hear all is well! Rolex on, my friend! Lawrence

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