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dentman · 28 May 2009, 06:03 AM

About 30 minutes ago I thought I'd get out my 1680 for an airing tomorrow. I've had this about 10 years but seldom worn it. It had a Proper Rolex service just before I bought it and has always run very well on the times I've had it on my wrist. Went to set the time and give it a wind and....

Launch Mini · 28 May 2009, 06:04 AM

Boingggg.
Sorry to see that, but it can be fixed.

GeoGio Greece · 28 May 2009, 06:13 AM

Nothing to worry about. Its easy and cheap. You may not even need a new shaft.

Either you are very strong,

or it was not properly fixed.

scottjal · 28 May 2009, 06:15 AM

Bad as it may seem a broken crown stem isn't much of a problem. Stick some tape over the crown hole to keep garbage out and send it in.

Rebel · 28 May 2009, 06:17 AM

Sorry for the mishap. Good luck with it.

dentman · 28 May 2009, 06:19 AM

Thanks guys, I know it's not too disastrous but I just needed a virtual hug!

GeoGio Greece · 28 May 2009, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dentman

Thanks guys, I know it's not too disastrous but I just needed a virtual hug!

...you better have a pint

BLM2 · 28 May 2009, 06:27 AM

Sorry for my ignorance but why can't you just shove the tem back in?

Lee

BLM2 · 28 May 2009, 06:27 AM

Should read stem not tem.

Lee

Yume-sama · 28 May 2009, 06:30 AM

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Don't panic!

Everything... will... be... OK!

scottjal · 28 May 2009, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLM2

Sorry for my ignorance but why can't you just shove the tem back in?

Lee

Assuming that the stem lock mechanism doesn't need to be released to do that (I don't know for this one)

AND

Assuming there isn't a broken piece floating around in there

Then yes you likely could. I wouldn't until both of the above I was sure on.

Tools · 28 May 2009, 06:52 AM

It's unlikely that anything is broken........

Might need a screw or so tightened up, so you should seek the attention of a Rolex savvy watchmaker with a pressure tester..........

PhilM · 28 May 2009, 06:56 AM

Just think it could have been a lot worse

Jocke · 28 May 2009, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

It's unlikely that anything is broken........

Might need a screw or so tightened up, so you should seek the attention of a Rolex savvy watchmaker with a pressure tester..........

Correctomundo, at the cal 1570 is there a screw that hold the axle in place. Just a quick fix.

Jocke

stnmikita · 28 May 2009, 07:01 AM

Do these issues happen often? I'm just asking because your screen name is 'Dentman'

austinmc · 28 May 2009, 07:05 AM

That qualifies as a WTF moment!

2th Dr · 28 May 2009, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by austinmc

That qualifies as a WTF moment!

That's exactly what I would have said, WTF!

What a bummer.

dentman · 28 May 2009, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stnmikita

Do these issues happen often? I'm just asking because your screen name is 'Dentman'

Refers to my occupation as a Paintless Dent Removal Technician. Nothing to do with me breaking things!

rkb · 28 May 2009, 07:22 AM

Send it to me and I'll give it a proper burial

PS- you can keep the crown

rolex_addict · 28 May 2009, 07:30 AM

ouch!!

Bisquitlips · 28 May 2009, 07:31 AM

I thought they were supposed to do that! All mine do!

Gold Crown · 28 May 2009, 08:22 AM

OOpsie an $800 service!

vitix · 28 May 2009, 08:24 AM

ufff... the good thing is that this is very cheap tp fix!

wantonebad · 28 May 2009, 08:28 AM

I won't <<hug>> ya but I'll have that pint in your name

valentine · 28 May 2009, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by austinmc

That qualifies as a WTF moment!

absolutely!!!!!!!

Badfish179 · 28 May 2009, 08:37 AM

It will be O.K. just send it in. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

exxondus · 28 May 2009, 11:00 AM

what a bummer,

send it to me and you wont have to worry abt the cost for fixing that bugger! I will glady cover it.

mck22 · 28 May 2009, 11:14 AM

What a bummer

Skullring · 28 May 2009, 11:46 AM

Sorry to see that. I can feel your pain. A few months ago I was winding my Sea Dweller and felt the mainspring break and unwind. Makes a nice buzzzzztttt sound followed by a string of WTF's

I was well overdue for service so no big deal it is back from RSC good as new.

Good luck

allanofcalifornia · 28 May 2009, 11:51 AM

Oh NO!! So very sorry!

Allan

28 May 2009, 06:03 AM	#1
dentman "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: kenny Location: uk Watch: This Space! Posts: 158	Ooops!... Disaster just struck.... About 30 minutes ago I thought I'd get out my 1680 for an airing tomorrow. I've had this about 10 years but seldom worn it. It had a Proper Rolex service just before I bought it and has always run very well on the times I've had it on my wrist. Went to set the time and give it a wind and.... Attached Images

28 May 2009, 06:04 AM	#2
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Boingggg. Sorry to see that, but it can be fixed. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

28 May 2009, 06:13 AM	#3
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	Nothing to worry about. Its easy and cheap. You may not even need a new shaft. Either you are very strong, or it was not properly fixed. __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

28 May 2009, 06:15 AM	#4
scottjal "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Scott Location: SC Watch: GMT II Posts: 464	Bad as it may seem a broken crown stem isn't much of a problem. Stick some tape over the crown hole to keep garbage out and send it in. __________________ sj

28 May 2009, 06:17 AM	#5
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,319	Sorry for the mishap. Good luck with it. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

28 May 2009, 06:19 AM	#6
dentman "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: kenny Location: uk Watch: This Space! Posts: 158	Thanks guys, I know it's not too disastrous but I just needed a virtual hug!

28 May 2009, 06:27 AM	#8
BLM2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 361	Sorry for my ignorance but why can't you just shove the tem back in? Lee

28 May 2009, 06:30 AM	#10
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Don't panic! Everything... will... be... OK!

28 May 2009, 06:52 AM	#12
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,666	It's unlikely that anything is broken........ Might need a screw or so tightened up, so you should seek the attention of a Rolex savvy watchmaker with a pressure tester.......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

28 May 2009, 06:56 AM	#13
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	Just think it could have been a lot worse

28 May 2009, 07:01 AM	#15
stnmikita "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: East Coast Posts: 254	Do these issues happen often? I'm just asking because your screen name is 'Dentman'

28 May 2009, 07:05 AM	#16
austinmc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Austin Location: Willis, Tx. Watch: 18238 YG Posts: 67	That qualifies as a WTF moment! __________________ AustinMc ref. 16610 SS Date Submariner A ref. 18238 YG Day-Date President T ref. 16234 SS Datejust S

28 May 2009, 07:22 AM	#19
rkb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Russell Location: Seattle Metro Watch: EXPORER II Posts: 605	It's Completely Trashed!!!! Send it to me and I'll give it a proper burial PS- you can keep the crown __________________

28 May 2009, 07:30 AM	#20
rolex_addict "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: . Posts: 831	ouch!!

28 May 2009, 07:31 AM	#21
Bisquitlips 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,526	I thought they were supposed to do that! All mine do! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

28 May 2009, 08:22 AM	#22
Gold Crown Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Ross Location: Chicago Area Watch: 6265 18K Daytona Posts: 928	OOpsie an $800 service!

28 May 2009, 08:24 AM	#23
vitix Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: magneeleVE Location: Usa Watch: magneeleVE Posts: 2,030	ufff... the good thing is that this is very cheap tp fix!

28 May 2009, 08:28 AM	#24
wantonebad 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,851	I won't <<hug>> ya but I'll have that pint in your name __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

28 May 2009, 08:37 AM	#26
Badfish179 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Snook Location: USS Bluefish Watch: Pam24, Seamaster Posts: 883	It will be O.K. just send it in. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

28 May 2009, 11:00 AM	#27
exxondus "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 568	what a bummer, send it to me and you wont have to worry abt the cost for fixing that bugger! I will glady cover it.

28 May 2009, 11:14 AM	#28
mck22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: St Louis Watch: Rolex Sub Date Posts: 1,516	What a bummer __________________ 16610 Submariner GMT Master II 16710 1675

28 May 2009, 11:46 AM	#29
Skullring Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	Sorry to see that. I can feel your pain. A few months ago I was winding my Sea Dweller and felt the mainspring break and unwind. Makes a nice buzzzzztttt sound followed by a string of WTF's I was well overdue for service so no big deal it is back from RSC good as new. Good luck

28 May 2009, 11:51 AM	#30
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	Oh NO!! So very sorry! Allan

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