julmaro Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 The o-ring on my sub broke and it is stuck in the stem making it impossible to move the crown. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 Is the the O-Ring from the Tube? If so, open the watch, pull the crown into the time setting position, remove the stem, remove the o-ring, replace the o-ring - or stay out of the water, and replace the crown/stem assembly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julmaro Posted July 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Seems like I was mistaken...the watch was opened and the o-ring is intact but the local repair shop told me the tube is stripped and that I should by another case.?????? Hard to believe. Can the whole thing..tube, stem be replaced or the watch is kaput... Any ideas??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 In most cases, the tube is a separate component from the middle case. And unless it has been epoxied in, you can usually unscrew it by sliding a triangular hobby file into the tube so that it is wedged into the tube & then unscrewing the tube. Often, a gen tube (which usually requires a gen crown) can be screwed into the existing hole. Sometimes, the hole may need to be cleared of cement/glue before the new tube can be installed, or you may need to tap the threading to clear it (most of the watch parts supply houses - ofrei.com, julesborel.com, cousinsuk.com, etc) sell taps made for Rolex tubes for less than $40). If you decide to replace the rep tube/crown with another rep tube/crown, peruse ebay for replacements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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