hippohippo Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Hi all, new here, I normally resdie over in the Rolex area, however my better half treated me to a V5 42mm PO for Christmas.....unfortunately there are a couple of problems with it the first is the crown won't screw down, I'm pretty sure that this is the due to knackered threads, the second is it doesn't work, so I've ordered a new crown and tube and a new movement. While I'm waiting for these to arrive I figured I may as well get on with removing the old tube So here goes! BTW this is not meant to be a tutorial, just a record of what I did and where I went wrong, or, fingers crossed...right! The offending crown! First job was to get the movement out of the case, this means of course undoing the back and then undoing the movement screws, of which one seems to have totally disappeared! Oh well, one less to undo! Once they were undone it was time to remove the old crown and stem...I was far too nervous during this to take pictures!! So worried I was gonna screw this part up! Luckily, all went well and the crown and stem came out ok Next up the movement and retaining ring were removed and finally I could get a proper look at the job in hand. Now it looks to me like the rep tube may well be screwed in, judging by the thread I can see in the case, so I'll try and unscrew it first. I tapped the case up just in case I slipped, be a shame to damage my lovely PO before I've even worn it!! Yep sure enough it unscrews, which is a nice surprise, I think. All the reading I'd done before I started this seemed to suggest the rep tube would be a push fit. This one I just grabbed with pliers and gently unscrewed And hey presto, without drama or damage, it was out! Here is the old, slightly squished tube! So all that was left to do was clean up the case threads and now sit by the front door and wait for the postman!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandal.tbh Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 The crown and tube issue is comon with the PO's, but not working out of the box? I'd be upset. Where'd she get it from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippohippo Posted January 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 The crown and tube issue is comon with the PO's, but not working out of the box? I'd be upset. Where'd she get it from? A TD, we're emailing to see if they'll send parts so I can fix it I may try and fix it via the forum by posting pics, sort of by remote control! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandal.tbh Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Well good luck. I had a 42mm PO that had issues with the stem/keyless works. I wish I had the patience to try to fix it myself, but I sold it and ordered a 45mm UPO. Keeping my fingers crossed for an issue-free one, but we'll see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Great writeup and photos hippo, always handy to have these processes as a reference. I agree that the crown/tube on PO's is weak point, you get some that are very sturdy and solid screwdown out of the box, and should last if that is the case, but it is rare. The materials used are just softer metal and any even slight crossthread will eventually cause the inevitable A similar problem exists with the Breitling Superocean Abyss rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Great write up hippo, this gives me memories of when I had my first upo 45 when I came to Rwg a year ago, I had the same problems as you, threads knackered on arrival and keyless issues, also removed my case back to find only 2 movement clamp screws Its definitely nerve racking removing the old tube, best mod I done was fitting a genuine omega crown and tube, feels so much nicer If you need any help buddy give me a shout. Great work mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lionheart Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 why so many problems with tube and crown with PO 42MM?its so hard to make one good replica parts?chinese watches parts i think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smqsub Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Excellent post. I have the same problem. Will be watching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchman12345 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 The recent batch has been a joke. Was ok before that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peedog Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 @ The_Rymeister - i dont suppose you have the part numbers and source etc for the gen bits do you? i have a watch with exactly the same issue and its sat around doing nothing. Would like to attempt replacement p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Hi peedog I got mine from http://www.cousinsuk.com/ and they weren't a lot of money I think £25 for both. Here's the numbers and a picture of both in packages. Hope this helps buddy. 069st42184 and 090st1232 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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