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strafer_kid · 17 January 2015, 08:58 PM

I have a 5513 Sub that I purchased pre-owned from an AD in mid 2013. The watch came with full service from RSC London and the service was carried out in late 2012. I wore the watch on and off, rotating it with some others. Last night as I unscrewed the crown to wind it up, having not worn it for a while, the entire crown and stem came right out of the case. First time it has ever happened me with a Rolex though I see from this forum that other guys have reported this, particularly with the older movements. Anyway I called in with the AD I got it from to be told that it will have to go back to RSC for them to take a look at it. This ASD will not open up Subs apparently. Also AD also told me that Rolex might insist on a full service rather than simply fixing the stem, but they would inspect it and let me know if that was required. Apparently I can decline same though if I did, I would be getting it back in the same state. The stem does not appear to be broken and if so, I have read from this forum that this is usually a relatively straightforward fix, i.e. a single screw. If so, a full service by Rolex seems a bit over the top, given that it was serviced in 2012. Anyone got any thoughts or advice on this one? Thanks

Watchcollectables · 17 January 2015, 09:56 PM

Hi Kenny, it's a simple fix . Find a decent watchmaker
Local to you and they should be able to do it easily;-) If the whole stem has come out it is the setting screw that has come loose .

padi56 · 17 January 2015, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Watchcollectables

Hi Kenny, it's a simple fix . Find a decent watchmaker
Local to you and they should be able to do it easily;-) If the whole stem has come out it is the setting screw that has come loose .

Agree most probably just the stem screw is loose.

strafer_kid · 18 January 2015, 12:37 AM

Thanks guys - was hoping it would be something like that. Grateful for the advice! Much appreciated.

strafer_kid · 26 January 2015, 07:38 AM

Got it looked at and turns out the screw holding it the stem in place had worn threads, which seems a bit odd given that it was fully serviced at RSC in 2012 and was only worn by me in rotation with others. Anyway, new screw fitted and now seems okay.

17 January 2015, 08:58 PM	#1
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Submariner winding stem problem I have a 5513 Sub that I purchased pre-owned from an AD in mid 2013. The watch came with full service from RSC London and the service was carried out in late 2012. I wore the watch on and off, rotating it with some others. Last night as I unscrewed the crown to wind it up, having not worn it for a while, the entire crown and stem came right out of the case. First time it has ever happened me with a Rolex though I see from this forum that other guys have reported this, particularly with the older movements. Anyway I called in with the AD I got it from to be told that it will have to go back to RSC for them to take a look at it. This ASD will not open up Subs apparently. Also AD also told me that Rolex might insist on a full service rather than simply fixing the stem, but they would inspect it and let me know if that was required. Apparently I can decline same though if I did, I would be getting it back in the same state. The stem does not appear to be broken and if so, I have read from this forum that this is usually a relatively straightforward fix, i.e. a single screw. If so, a full service by Rolex seems a bit over the top, given that it was serviced in 2012. Anyone got any thoughts or advice on this one? Thanks

17 January 2015, 09:56 PM	#2
Watchcollectables "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Posts: 320	Hi Kenny, it's a simple fix . Find a decent watchmaker Local to you and they should be able to do it easily;-) If the whole stem has come out it is the setting screw that has come loose .

18 January 2015, 12:37 AM	#4
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Thanks guys - was hoping it would be something like that. Grateful for the advice! Much appreciated.

26 January 2015, 07:38 AM	#5
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Got it looked at and turns out the screw holding it the stem in place had worn threads, which seems a bit odd given that it was fully serviced at RSC in 2012 and was only worn by me in rotation with others. Anyway, new screw fitted and now seems okay.

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