2007 Omega Seamaster planet ocean Crown replacement Help

[cib0rgman]

Hello,

 

My son who wears this one lost the crown. don't ask how, I made myself the same question. I think he left it open and and bumped into something and broke the stem. I have no been able to find one similar on ebay and even not sure how to pull the tube out. i guess is hold by friction?

 

[Buddhabar]

If the stem is broken, you need to disassemble the movement from the case and you should be able to remove it with tweezers. Then you should measure the diameter of the tube and replace the crown with the correct one. Usually the tube should be 2.6mm.

You should also buy a new stem that is compatible with the movement.

 

If it is a replica I suggest you look at this:

https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005005067688765.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.6a0018fcvObLCz&mp=1&pdp_npi=5%40dis!EUR!EUR 22.04!EUR 14.99!!EUR 14.99!!!%40211b612517457928652455867eb7b5!12000031510379727!ct!IT!716523293!!1!0&gatewayAdapt=glo2ita

[cib0rgman]

19 hours ago, Buddhabar said:

If the stem is broken, you need to disassemble the movement from the case and you should be able to remove it with tweezers. Then you should measure the diameter of the tube and replace the crown with the correct one. Usually the tube should be 2.6mm.

You should also buy a new stem that is compatible with the movement.

 

If it is a replica I suggest you look at this:

https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005005067688765.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.6a0018fcvObLCz&mp=1&pdp_npi=5%40dis!EUR!EUR 22.04!EUR 14.99!!EUR 14.99!!!%40211b612517457928652455867eb7b5!12000031510379727!ct!IT!716523293!!1!0&gatewayAdapt=glo2ita

 

 Thanks for the reply. it is a replica, but the link you posted goes nowhere. item not found

[Buddhabar]

You can try these links

Sorry.

https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005005067688765.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2ita

 

https://www.ebay.it/itm/186701718229?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAACJGlz1Ja0IWh17IXioXEAdX5vS8M&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=724-53478-19255-0&campid=5338748322&toolid=20006&customid=xRq6VEslAAAAqgHIravem6ASrG9FAAAAAA

 

https://it.aliexpress.com/i/1005007789289564.html

[Buddhabar]

@cib0rgman

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[cib0rgman]

11 hours ago, Buddhabar said:

@cib0rgman

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I pull everything apart and I even remove the glass, but it looks like a difficult job. this watch was the first version ever of the Planet ocean. not sure how to pull that tube out of the case

 

[Buddhabar]

I understand that it is not easy to fix. You don't have to rush first of all. In my opinion, I would not remove the tube until you buy the crown with the attached tube, because there is a possibility that the crown will fit the existing tube. If for example it is not compatible you will have to remove the tube and put the new one. If the PO you have is the first version it could be that the tube is recessed, as happened in my case. If you were in Europe I would have tried to fix it for you, but with the current customs problems it is highly inadvisable to send it to me.

Pics of mine for next restore with mod dial and insert.
Crown and tube from ali...

[cib0rgman]

I have no idea how the tube is installed. Do you know that. I lived in Germany from 2018 to 2023, but now I am back in this sad place called USA 😐

[Buddhabar]

4 hours ago, cib0rgman said:

I have no idea how the tube is installed. Do you know that. I lived in Germany from 2018 to 2023, but now I am back in this sad place called USA 😐

HI.

If you have to sacrifice the existing tube, you must take a pair of pliers with pointed noses and remove it without twisting to avoid it breaking. I repeat, the tube should be the one with a snap-fit (without thread). Otherwise (i.e. with a screwed tube) you must unscrew it counterclockwise.
Having said that, I still recommend that you first purchase the tube + crown kit and test its compatibility with the existing tube without disassembling it. If it is not compatible, you can proceed with disassembly.

 

Oh by the way, it's the same all over the world...I think that every place in the world can have its positive sides, but also its negative ones.

 

Have a nice day.

[cib0rgman]

Well all those link from ali are not available in the USA anymore. I may have to buy as crew down tube and re tap the case. the one on ebay also not available here

[Buddhabar]

20 hours ago, cib0rgman said:

Well all those link from ali are not available in the USA anymore. I may have to buy as crew down tube and re tap the case. the one on ebay also not available here

I feel sorry for you that you can't buy these parts.

I guess the US tariff rules are the cause of all this.