rionrlty Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Please, anyone out there with an AP RO parts watch. I need a SS crown. The rubber clad crown has lost its rubber. I've glued it back on twice but the last time it split. I have it glued back on now but the next time it comes loose will probably be the last. It has the A7750 movement Does anyone have a crown for this watch or even a non-rubber clad one? I've checked with all the TD's and they say the factory does not sell them out. Please help as I love the watch and want to make it right. I've included a picture of the watch for reference. rionrlty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 You could try M2M. Any news on your crystal AR venture btw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rionrlty Posted June 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Hi steel, is M2M a member? I'm not familiar with him. I got a contact with an AR company here in california who actually does 2 million dollar radar saphire lenses for the air force. The price was very reasonable and the minimum was only like 5 crystals. It came in like 3 different colors and was going to cost $20-$40 a crystal depending on quantity. When I put it on the forum I got no response except for a couple of guys who made fun of me and said I needed to read and learn more as if I was being naive about it. I've got 3 crystals myself and plan to try it out eventually for myself. Thanks for asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Replied to your PM mate. M2M = Member To member Sales/Wanted section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euphoricall78 Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 Holy crap, wth happened to that crown?! Looks like someone or something chewed on that thing. Also, that rubber gasket sandwiched inbtween the the caseset and bezel probably needs to be replaced as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rionrlty Posted June 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 Don't I know it. The crown is the most urgent. Apparently it came off before I owned the watch and was glued back on several times. Soon after I got it, it came off again and I have now glued it twice. The last time it split in half and I imagine the next time will be the last. The crown underneath is just a small round cylinder the size fot he emblem end. Besides looking funny it is very hard (almost impossible) to turn. The bezel gasket is simply cosmetic, but as you say should also be replaced. The trouble is that none of the TDs can furnish the parts (I've tried them all). A gen crown costs more than the watch is worth. I could possibly make a bezel gasket out of sheet neoprene but I would rather not have to. For the crown I simply need a replacement. Has anyone out there got parts they can sell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfl Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 I have an idea but can not guarantee it will work. Since you just need the crown, you could try buying a cheap AP rep from PriceAngels/ watchiv for $85 and see if you can switch the Crown or just the rubber over to your watch. I am guessing it will work, but like I said I can not guarantee it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rionrlty Posted July 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Thanks James, that's an excellent idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfl Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 If you end up ordering one from PA, could you please post or PM your thoughts on the quality. I have been curious about the quality of their AP's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rionrlty Posted July 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Sure I will, but I'm not expecting much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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