Ahky Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Dear Members, I unscrewed the crown from the DW case (as if I were to set the time) I noticed that there is no spring action in the crown. Not sure if I'm clear but I expected that a spring would pop the crown out to a postion where I could then pull out the stem to position to set the time. Does'nt the gen have the spring loaded crown? If so where would I get one? best and thanks for your advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Yeah, the crown should be spring loaded. Sometimes the clutch that engages the crown/spring mech fails, and you may notice that either the spring doesn't really work, or there is a clicking/slipping of the crown when trying to wind the watch. If you need just the DW crown, I believe I have one that you can have. I will check it over and make sure it's spring and clutch works, but if I do, you're welcome to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 (edited) Unless I'm missing something, no the spring doesn't pop the crown out to the winding position. After unscrewing the crown you have to manually pull it out to wind it. Edit: I think I misread your question. I think Ubi has got it though. Edited May 28, 2010 by kbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Those DW crowns suck the bag...get a used gen and an aftermarket tube instead... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 I agree- Gen crown and tube would be best. But if you need something to get you by in a pinch... I should have a DW take off that I did the very same gen crown/tube replacement on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahky Posted May 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Thank you so much for your advice and kind offer. For the gen crown/tube should I just look on ebay or do any of the other dealer carry it (e.g. Yuki, Jewelryandwatch, NTD)? All the best and thank you again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 You can always check eBay... But sometimes you can find these very parts right here on RWG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Sorry Ubi! Please don't take any offense of my comment...it was directed at the DW crowns! I have 3 of them and all of them had the same problem the OP mentioned! But back to the question at hand...Yuki has a used gen crown/tube set for sale on his site for $60, pretty reasonable IMO...but it looks like they are now on backorder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 No offense taken, Chi! I agree wholeheartedly that the crowns DW fits aren't great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahky Posted June 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Ubi. If you could, can you please advise on the Gen Rolex Crown/Tube part # and/or diameter in MM. There seems to be a lot of 7mm crowns, but it does not indicate that it is for a 6263 model. thanks much again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Early 6263s came fitted with a 6mm Twinlock (24-600). Later versions were fitted with a 7mm Triplock (24-700). Today, Rolex fits the current 7mm Triplock (24-703) during service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahky Posted June 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 thanks so much freddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Looks like F333 got it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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