topgun Posted April 6, 2014 Report Posted April 6, 2014 What must I do to replace the crown o-ring, and get the crown to lock down in a Daytona? The o-ring in my Daytona worked itself out one day when I pulled the stem to set the hands; now the stem won't lock down. I can still set the hands and wind the watch up; just can't lock it down. How can I install a new o-ring and fix the lock down issue (unless one automatically takes care of the other). A step-by-step will help immensely. Thanks.
freddy333 Posted April 6, 2014 Report Posted April 6, 2014 Depends on which Daytona model, which o-ring & which crown/tube you have. Provide answers to those questions & someone should be able to help you. In the meantime, if the crown will not screw down, the tube or crown threads are damaged & you will need to replace whichever part is damaged.
sneed12 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Posted April 7, 2014 What must I do to replace the crown o-ring, and get the crown to lock down in a Daytona? The o-ring in my Daytona worked itself out one day when I pulled the stem to set the hands; now the stem won't lock down. I can still set the hands and wind the watch up; just can't lock it down. How can I install a new o-ring and fix the lock down issue (unless one automatically takes care of the other). A step-by-step will help immensely. Thanks. I don't think you are describing the issue accurately. The o-ring doesn't lock anything down, it simply provides a seal for water-resistance purposes.
mymanmatt Posted April 7, 2014 Report Posted April 7, 2014 Sometimes the o-ring will slip out of the tube. When it does it get sort of cocked over the crown tube. When that happens you need to take a needle, and work the o-ring back into the tube. It will probably come out again. If that happens remove the stem, with the crown still on it, and replace the o-ring. If you can't find the correct one put a drop of super glue on the outside of the o-ring and reinstall it into the tube. When I say a drop I mean about as much as you can get on the end of a needle. Oil the post ont crown and reisert into the movement. That should do it.
freddy333 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Posted April 7, 2014 If at all possible, I would avoid super gluing o-rings that do not fit or stay in place. If the o-ring slips out, you have the wrong o-ring. Get the proper 1 & that should solve the problem.
ilikewatchestoo Posted June 2, 2017 Report Posted June 2, 2017 Damn! Love that! I have been looking for one very similar! Where did you source this?
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