slask111 Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Hi all, Panic mode! This morning i was about to set the time on my Ebel 1911 Discovery. When trying to screw in the crown it would not screw in. I can push the crown all the way in to the end position, but i cant screw it in to place. I think the crown screw threads are gone. But im not sure so i need some input. Any quick fix? Also, if the crown threads are gone, what to do next? Where to source replacement part? I bought the watch in feb -09 from Josh, even worth asking for a repair from him? Newbie at this, so sorry if anyone feels the q`s are a bit "newbie" Thnx in advance! Watch is running fine when crown is at this position. Cant screw it in though. I can push the crown all the way in. As soon as i remove my finger it pops out again. Crown is now all the way out to show the threads. Threads looks ok i think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Yeah it looks like there's something wrong with the threads in the case/tube. I wouldn't send it all the way to China as this is probably not a big job for a good watchsmith. Let's hope they're not notoriously bad on this model. I haven't had any problems though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Yeah it looks like there's something wrong with the threads in the case/tube. I wouldn't send it all the way to China as this is probably not a big job for a good watchsmith. Let's hope they're not notoriously bad on this model. I haven't had any problems though. I had a bad crown on mine too By-Tor. Chris (Eurotimez) sourced a new one for me and it's been smooth sailing since ... knock on wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slask111 Posted July 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Thnx for the input. Dosent sound good tomhorn. Lets follow this crown issue. I think i will email Josh. Lol if you notice on the pics the 6`dial marker is not set to 12. Now it wont reset back to 12. I think this watch need a vacation in china... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supastan Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 I own an ebel discovery myself and experienced the same problem with the crown. Slask, did you fix it already? I am not sure if the thread is broken and I need a new crown for replacement. Any advice would be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member X Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 Thnx for the input. Dosent sound good tomhorn. Lets follow this crown issue. I think i will email Josh. Lol if you notice on the pics the 6`dial marker is not set to 12. Now it wont reset back to 12. I think this watch need a vacation in china... If you're in the EU, I think I'd sent it to Bricciola or Domi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slask111 Posted July 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 If you're in the EU, I think I'd sent it to Bricciola or Domi! Hi, Yup i sent mine to Bricciola for a repair and a service. All worked out good. Love this watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 I know this is an old thread, but I want to clarify something. You cannot see the thread, its inside the crown, which screws into the tube. Those black o-rings you can see on the tube, are exactly that, gaskets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luboss Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 Hi All, I am owner of this nice Ebel 911 Discovery Chronograph watch as well, also currently having issues with the main crown - it is broken most likely as rather than setting time/date and winding the watch (sorry for my terminology) the main crown can be pulled out completely and all settings are simply not possible. Since several weeks I'be been feeling the back pressure when winding the watch using the crown, but now it is really broken I am afraid. May I ask you for advice? Should I speak to an ordinary watchmaker? To send it to Germany to an authorised service place would be an expensibe as hell option I assume. Any experience maybe with this particular issue and the solution? Or with the service (price) in general? thanks so much for your help Greets from Bratislava, capital of Slovakia Lubos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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