cjroden Posted January 25, 2015 Report Posted January 25, 2015 I purchased this from Joshua around 18 months ago and it's been a great watch until recently it's developed an issue with the crown, after setting the time and date which works no problems,the crown just won't click back into place, is this something that can be repaired?, can anyone recommend anyone who can repair?, I love the watch and its a real shame. I live in West Yorkshire, hope someone can advise, unsure if parts are needed, Thankyou Guys.. Chris
fitmic Posted January 26, 2015 Report Posted January 26, 2015 It's a common issue in the Planet Ocean. The threads have worn out/stripped.
bobandshawn Posted January 26, 2015 Report Posted January 26, 2015 Yes - new tube and crown. Happened to me as well. I think I got them from Ofrei. Gen was less than $100 I think... Best, Bob
cjroden Posted January 26, 2015 Author Report Posted January 26, 2015 Thankyou,will have a look Chris
kernow Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 Message SSteel on here. He's a good watchsmith and can probably assist. He's from the UK but resides in Finland.
chronoluvvv Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 some folks have had luck squeezing the tube gently and then screwed in the crown since it gives it some semblance of grip while it isn't a lasting solution it might tide you over until you find a suitable replacement
jdkno Posted February 5, 2015 Report Posted February 5, 2015 There is another option. Open the case back and take the crown off the watch. Use a pair of pliers to gently squeeze the tube. Put the crown back on and see if the threads engage. If the first time you try it still does not work just try again and eventually it will work. You just can't squeeze the tube too much at once as you risk over tightening it.
StormTooper4 Posted February 6, 2015 Report Posted February 6, 2015 It's a curse of bad design. Happened to my upo. Got a gen tube and crown happened again. So had to pinch it
cjroden Posted February 6, 2015 Author Report Posted February 6, 2015 Thankyou,will give it a try Chris
SSTEEL Posted February 12, 2015 Report Posted February 12, 2015 So seeing as its not cost effective to have me help you getting this done, who are you now sending it to? I can recommend UK Watch Services, Alex, and Neil, UK Based.
cjroden Posted February 13, 2015 Author Report Posted February 13, 2015 I haven't decided as yet,I purchased the watch from Joshua and may replace,I've tried locally but no-one is able to source the parts to repair Chris
cjroden Posted February 13, 2015 Author Report Posted February 13, 2015 It's very good of you to recommend an alternative solution, much appreciated Chris
Beamish Posted February 16, 2015 Report Posted February 16, 2015 Hi I've just seen your post, did you get it sorted? I'm also from West Yorks an I use a chap in Halifax, who is brilliant and passionate about watch repairs. If your still stuck I could give you his number. Regards John
cjroden Posted February 16, 2015 Author Report Posted February 16, 2015 That would be fantastic,I've emailed a recommended uk based repair but heard no reply Chris
Beamish Posted February 16, 2015 Report Posted February 16, 2015 Can you pm me your email and I'll let you have his mobile number John
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