jchurch Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Anyone have any ideas on what is wrong? Crown looks like it is pulled out but it isn't pulled out. Watch is still moving and running appears to be working but the crown is very loose and has a little wobble. I haven't moved it any out of fear of breaking it more. So any ideas on what is wrong, cost to repair, anyone local in Colorado? Or where to send it off to have it worked on. I'd post some better photographs of it but don't have the cable with me for the camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Looks like the crown tube has been pulled out of the case. Needs to be screwed back into case if it backed out. If the tube is stripped it will need to be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Anyone have any ideas on what is wrong? Crown looks like it is pulled out but it isn't pulled out. Watch is still moving and running appears to be working but the crown is very loose and has a little wobble. I haven't moved it any out of fear of breaking it more. So any ideas on what is wrong, cost to repair, anyone local in Colorado? Or where to send it off to have it worked on. I'd post some better photographs of it but don't have the cable with me for the camera. I take It that It does not screw back Into the case. It looks like a common problem with some reps. loose crowns. The crown tubes can be thin and this Is what can happen In no time at all. This Is what I have been told anyway. I have a rep that Is having the wobbling crown Issue also. I hope someone can shed some light as to a fix, good luck Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminvanbuuren Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 I take It that It does not screw back Into the case. It looks like a common problem with some reps. loose crowns. The crown tubes can be thin and this Is what can happen In no time at all. This Is what I have been told anyway. I have a rep that Is having the wobbling crown Issue also. I hope someone can shed some light as to a fix, good luck Mike i dont know whether its a crown coming off the stem hence the wobbliness.. or its actually thread is stripped.. usually what i do when the tube thread is stripped is pinch the tube and it usually worked.. but if ur scared of damaging it.. take it to a watchsmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 I take It that It does not screw back Into the case. It looks like a common problem with some reps. loose crowns. The crown tubes can be thin and this Is what can happen In no time at all. This Is what I have been told anyway. I have a rep that Is having the wobbling crown Issue also. I hope someone can shed some light as to a fix, good luck Mike I am all for the "right way", but since Gen Breitling crowns/tubes are a whole lot harded to come by the Rolex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 I am all for the "right way", but since Gen Breitling crowns/tubes are a whole lot harded to come by the Rolex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchurch Posted December 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Thanks for the prompt responses everyone. I don't see any threads it looks like a polished piece sticking out. What way would it screw in? I think I have it kind of fixed... lol I pushed it all the way in (felt like a spring was pushing it out) and twisted it a little and now the crown will unscrew and screw back down normally and it appears to be staying in. Is there something else I could do to ensure it stays put? I end up setting my watches like once a week (winder died on me, but I got it cheap off fleabay and it lasted a year) that might be part of the problem also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchurch Posted December 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Oh and on the positive side. This is the only problem what so ever that I have had with this watch. The genuine invicta I purchased had the crown come off (i toyed with a cheap genuine before getting a rep) within a week or so of having it. But got it changed out and haven't had any other problems. Starts right up after i rotate it on my wrist once or twice and keeps pretty decent time. will also gor for about a day or so without being worn just sitting on the kitchen counter lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 i dont know whether its a crown coming off the stem hence the wobbliness.. or its actually thread is stripped.. usually what i do when the tube thread is stripped is pinch the tube and it usually worked.. but if ur scared of damaging it.. take it to a watchsmith thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Thanks for the Information Bike Mike. I will have to take you out drinking and then off to WC for a rew sliders Mike Hell if that is the case, I will do this fix for you Mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Hell if that is the case, I will do this fix for you Mike! Works for me Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Works for me Mike As long as they are Jalape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 As long as they are Jalape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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