Ebel 1911 Discovery Crown/Tube

[zzipy]

My beloved and very gently worn 1911's crown won't screw down and I am lost what to do. I asked Franciso and he is not sure what he can do.

Any pointers as to where I can get it/options?

Thanks.

[Ronin]

Is it the crown or tube that is stripped. I might have a crown if that is the problem.

[zzipy]

Ronin. I can't tell since I have not opened (rather don't know how to) and examined the parts. I could use your crown, in case that is needed, and wait till I find a tube and send it of for repairs.

Thx.

[FxrAndy]

I managed to get a gen crown and tube last time a member asked about this problem, i think in the end Nicky6 bought it

[zzipy]

Can you get more???

Thx.

[FxrAndy]

I can ask, if i do and they supply are you going to buy it, last set was €50

[tomhorn]

I had a similar issue (wonky crown) and the dealer I bought the watch from located a replacement for me.

[slask111]

I had the same issue, couldnt screw in my crown. I sent my down to Domi for service and a repair. He changed the faulty tube ( i didnt have to order it for him ) for a decent cost. Highly recommended!

[jmarin.72]

Just got the same issue with my panda, this is the second time!

My watchmaker already replaced the tube to a gen once

So any one got a spare ?

[jmarin.72]

OK, just removed the stem and found out what happened, tube has been out of place!

Seems that the glue was not strong enough

[jmarin.72]

And here's the little bugger!

So now how do i glue this one back?

 

 

[jmarin.72]

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[jmarin.72]

BTW apparently there is a 1mm difference between the neck of the rep tube and the neck of the gen

 

I think JB WELD will do the trick huh?

 

 

[Rolexman]

The tube normally is pressure fitted and due to the difference in tube size(which is pretty much) epoxy is the only solution.

[jmarin.72]

Thank M

I will use JB weld

Much appreciated mate

[automatico]

I have done a few 'fixes' on this type of problem and I used a short section of another case tube slipped over the 'too small' case tube and then press the assembly into the case after making sure the hole in the case will accept the case tube combo. Sometimes you have to enlarge the hole in the case and it is a good idea to put Loctite on the tubes.

I have had good luck with this repair because with the tube being pressed into the case there is no problem with adhesives having to take up space.

 

Clark's has Ebel/Cartier case tubes with gaskets for $13.50 and the end of the tube that goes into the case is 1.52mm so a spacer would not be too hard to find (Ebel made a lot of Cartier watches).

eBay 250745482350

 

With a large od case tube, finding another case tube to make the spacer might be a problem.