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jms_w · 15 October 2010, 12:18 AM

So, for some reason, my watch has the crown guard on backwards (lever opens from top instead of bottom) according to the numerous pics I've seen. I removed the 2 screws on the side of the guard and it still will not budge and I do not want to apply too much pressure. Am I doing something wrong or is this just something only a watchmaker should do?

mfer · 15 October 2010, 01:06 AM

Uhhhhh, it should open from the top?
104

mfer · 15 October 2010, 01:07 AM

Oh, upon looking at your avatar closer, you don't have a 104. What do you have?

mfer · 15 October 2010, 01:11 AM

310?

How did you get this watch? Used. How old, etc? Panerai should fix this.

Shade · 15 October 2010, 02:49 AM

I think it should be easily fixable.. You can do it yourself.. Just be gentle and find the correct spot..

Or, you can take it back to panerai to have them fix it..

jms_w · 15 October 2010, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

310?

How did you get this watch? Used. How old, etc? Panerai should fix this.

Yes, it was lnib used. Bought from reputable TRF seller so I have no doubts about authenticity. It's not really broken but being anal I just want it to look stock.

mfer · 15 October 2010, 04:03 AM

IF, you really want to do it yourself, GENTLY warm the case. Maybe set it in the sun or a hairdryer, etc. You don't want to get it HOT. This GENTLE warming will make the loctite that is on the screws a bit softer. Also, be sure you use the proper size screwdriver. A proper size screwdriver is on that fits the entire length of the screw head. If you don't have it, don't do it with a smaller screwdriver. You won't have the proper torque advantage and you'll end up bending/scratching the screws that hold the crown guard in place.

To be honest, a reputable watch repairer should do this for a very nominal feel. I'm thinking $30 or so.

jms_w · 15 October 2010, 08:44 AM

Thank You for the advice. However I have been able to take the 2 screws out but the guard still does not want to come off. Is there another screw or is there loctite between the guard and the case as well?

Shade · 15 October 2010, 10:22 PM

There shouldn't be any loctite on the guard to the case. But don't take my word for it. I think the chrono pushers are obstructing it somehow, wiggle the guard while simultaeneously pushing either or both the pushers?

It should come off easily once you got the screws out.. As far as I know there are only two screws, one visible, and one under the guard flip.

jms_w · 15 October 2010, 11:51 PM

I think the previous owner must've put some adhesive inbetween b/c it just doesn't budge or even wiggle around the pushers. I'll just live with it until it needs to go in for service.

15 October 2010, 12:18 AM	#1
jms_w "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Coast Watch: 116710LN Posts: 557	Having trouble removing crown guard So, for some reason, my watch has the crown guard on backwards (lever opens from top instead of bottom) according to the numerous pics I've seen. I removed the 2 screws on the side of the guard and it still will not budge and I do not want to apply too much pressure. Am I doing something wrong or is this just something only a watchmaker should do? __________________ 116520\|116610LV\|116710LN\|16613\|16233 244 232.30.42\|3222.80 A2332212 CFX-200\|Riseman\|GW-M5610

15 October 2010, 01:06 AM	#2
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Uhhhhh, it should open from the top? 104 __________________ member#3242

15 October 2010, 01:07 AM	#3
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Oh, upon looking at your avatar closer, you don't have a 104. What do you have? __________________ member#3242

15 October 2010, 01:11 AM	#4
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	310? How did you get this watch? Used. How old, etc? Panerai should fix this. __________________ member#3242

15 October 2010, 02:49 AM	#5
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	I think it should be easily fixable.. You can do it yourself.. Just be gentle and find the correct spot.. Or, you can take it back to panerai to have them fix it.. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

15 October 2010, 04:03 AM	#7
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	IF, you really want to do it yourself, GENTLY warm the case. Maybe set it in the sun or a hairdryer, etc. You don't want to get it HOT. This GENTLE warming will make the loctite that is on the screws a bit softer. Also, be sure you use the proper size screwdriver. A proper size screwdriver is on that fits the entire length of the screw head. If you don't have it, don't do it with a smaller screwdriver. You won't have the proper torque advantage and you'll end up bending/scratching the screws that hold the crown guard in place. To be honest, a reputable watch repairer should do this for a very nominal feel. I'm thinking $30 or so. __________________ member#3242

15 October 2010, 08:44 AM	#8
jms_w "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Coast Watch: 116710LN Posts: 557	Thank You for the advice. However I have been able to take the 2 screws out but the guard still does not want to come off. Is there another screw or is there loctite between the guard and the case as well? __________________ 116520\|116610LV\|116710LN\|16613\|16233 244 232.30.42\|3222.80 A2332212 CFX-200\|Riseman\|GW-M5610

15 October 2010, 10:22 PM	#9
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	There shouldn't be any loctite on the guard to the case. But don't take my word for it. I think the chrono pushers are obstructing it somehow, wiggle the guard while simultaeneously pushing either or both the pushers? It should come off easily once you got the screws out.. As far as I know there are only two screws, one visible, and one under the guard flip. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

15 October 2010, 11:51 PM	#10
jms_w "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Coast Watch: 116710LN Posts: 557	I think the previous owner must've put some adhesive inbetween b/c it just doesn't budge or even wiggle around the pushers. I'll just live with it until it needs to go in for service. __________________ 116520\|116610LV\|116710LN\|16613\|16233 244 232.30.42\|3222.80 A2332212 CFX-200\|Riseman\|GW-M5610

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