Andy2009 Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Hy there, i need some help with my Breitling Superocean Heritage. It has Asian ETA 2824 movement inside. After adjusting date and time i want to screw in the crown. While doing this, the date changes as long as i screw in the crown (means 4 or 5 times) until it is screwed in completely. While screwing, it makes a slightly metallically noise (like from a little spring). Does anybody know something about this issue and how to fix? Thanks and kind regards!!! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 is the crown stem too short? is it not engaging in the winding position fully before screwing down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy2009 Posted January 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Maybe, it seems to be?! But do not really know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Has it done this since day 1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy2009 Posted January 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Yes, i think so! The noise for sure, the jumping date i did not recognice because the watch was brand new 2 month ago and i have just started to wear it a few days ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 It could also be that the stem/crown was not inserted properly. When you pull the crown to time set position, can you feel the stem moving out 1 or 2 stops? If you push the crown in all the way without screwing it in, can you feel it wind the movement or does it only do the date set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy2009 Posted January 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Its curious.....it is very hard to find the position to set the date. Most time i have to take the stem out and have to push it hard in and then i can find the 1st position for setting date. Or sometimes i have to screw the crown comletely in and then screw it out and then i can find the 1st position... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 My understanding is that this is common on the SOH with clone 2824. I have one and it does the same thing. The workaround is to pull the crown out to time set position after setting the date and then pushing the crown in to tighten it to the case. I can't explain why this works but it does. I have even taken apart my SOH and checked the stem and keyless works and all looks good. I gave up trying to fix it and just do the procedure as mentioned above. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy2009 Posted January 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 I contacted my watchsmith...he offered me to replace the asian 2824 with a new GEN ETA2824 incl full service and adjusting for about 100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 I contacted my watchsmith...he offered me to replace the asian 2824 with a new GEN ETA2824 incl full service and adjusting for about 100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Like TT said....good price if it's a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 thats a good deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Hmm, my ETA SOH does this too. I'm no pro but it appears to be a real ETA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francisco Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 I think it is a short stem. this is an easy fix.... save money...who knows the future... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 I think it is a short stem. this is an easy fix.... save money...who knows the future... Irritating problem such things I agree with Francisco besides considering the price he offers you it would be quite ironic if the watchsmith actually is offering to put in another asian 2824 unknowingly into your watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 I have had this issue with a crown that had a busted spring in it too. Replaced the crown and was good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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