coltrim Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Obviously there's a demand for decent crown and threads for 183 blackseals. How do we put pressure on dealers to get them made. How complicated can it be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavor flav Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 i wish we can get genuine parts...... i'd be all over them if they make them. i never stripped one but the threads are not too smooth like a genuine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrnixon Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Obviously there's a demand for decent crown and threads for 183 blackseals. How do we put pressure on dealers to get them made. How complicated can it be? I am not expert on watch making, but wouldnt the best be to get a crown which is not of screw down type? Then one just wind the watch like a regular manual one and there will be no problem with threads being worn out. The problem is of course that it would not be waterproof, but who would use a fake 183 for diving any ways? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 I am not expert on watch making, but wouldnt the best be to get a crown which is not of screw down type? Then one just wind the watch like a regular manual one and there will be no problem with threads being worn out. The problem is of course that it would not be waterproof, but who would use a fake 183 for diving any ways? It's a shame, the watch is a quality watch. It looks great, then the crown strips. I know these are not the real deal, but you would think this could be remedied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario33 Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 This issue is what has prevented me from buying this one. So, I too hope that the issue can be rectified by the manufacturers eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadan Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 I totally agree , I bought three 183 for the same reason “ and other minor updates “ This watch I just to good to be imperfect for such a an issue We need a better version or at least the parts Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Has anyone stripped the Davidsen replacement tube/crown? I bought a set as a backup, but I'm wondering if the parts are actually better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltrim Posted January 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Has anyone stripped the Davidsen replacement tube/crown? I bought a set as a backup, but I'm wondering if the parts are actually better... So does anyone have any ideas about how to put a little pressure on the makers/dealers. I think the 183 is the nicest watch on the planet but those darn threads............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadan Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Hay ,,, only 8 members responded ? I am sure that a lot of us around here had the same problem or this problem at least prohibited some of us from pulling the trigger on a 183 / 210 Come on speak out , lets encourage our dealers to do something Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackseal Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Hay ,,, only 8 members responded ? I am sure that a lot of us around here had the same problem or this problem at least prohibited some of us from pulling the trigger on a 183 / 210 Come on speak out , lets encourage our dealers to do something Cheers ...of course we need better threads. the 183 is one of the best reps on the market. instead of this crown desaster. i haven´t worn mine since two month because of that ruined threats. i ´d like to have a new tube and crown in an good quality. and i like to get it in germany... for a proportionally price... otherwise i better get a complete new watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltrim Posted February 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 ...of course we need better threads. the 183 is one of the best reps on the market. instead of this crown desaster. i haven´t worn mine since two month because of that ruined threats. i ´d like to have a new tube and crown in an good quality. and i like to get it in germany... for a proportionally price... otherwise i better get a complete new watch. so what about it Eddie, Davidsen, Paul, Sash, Joshua.......................? Share you thoughts with us, make a suggestion, offer an excuse, tell us to eff off,..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 I think those guys would probably tell you that the economics are not in your favor. 80% of the 183 reps that will ever be sold have probably already been sold....From the manufacturers' points of view, there are probably bigger fish to fry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 I wanted to pull the triggier on the 183 many moons ago but the stripped crown thread issue put a swift end to that idea. I would reconsider if this were not an issue and reliable replacements were available. It's darn near impossible to have a crappy crown/thread on a manual winder. avitt, your probably right but it would be a shame to kill an otherwise terrific rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltrim Posted February 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 I think those guys would probably tell you that the economics are not in your favor. 80% of the 183 reps that will ever be sold have probably already been sold....From the manufacturers' points of view, there are probably bigger fish t Judging from this post and many others of a similar nature, I think lots of people would buy a replacement if a decent one was available, there might be a huge response. Lots of people don't buy one due to the threads while lots more would buy a replacement if a reliable one was available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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