ahchard Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 I have just had a problem trying to hand wind my tag link chrono. It just won't wind... the crown turns freely with no resistance. I keep trying, sometimes i can feel the resistance, but alter half a turn there is a click and it seems like the crown came loose and is winding freely again. I could have sworn that someone had this problem before but I have tried searching with no luck. Can anyone help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 Maybe the stem disengaged from the crown (bad thread)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahchard Posted September 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 hmm... any easy fix? or do i need a new stem/crown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 If you pull slightly on the crown while trying to wind it, does it wind? If you pull the crown all the way out to the time setting position does it set the time ok? It sounds like the typical crown problem, the clutch and spring assembly in the crown has failed, and the crown is freewheeling on the stem, pulling slightly to try and engage the stem will tell you if this is the issue. If the crown feels wobbly as well, that is your clue... RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahchard Posted September 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 crown is wobbly... you are right! if i pull crown out all the way it sets time ok... tried pulling slightly on the crown in 1st position and winding... and it does! quite a mission though... thanks rob... i guess there is no easy fix i can DIY? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 crown is wobbly... you are right! if i pull crown out all the way it sets time ok... tried pulling slightly on the crown in 1st position and winding... and it does! quite a mission though... thanks rob... i guess there is no easy fix i can DIY? The problem is the spring in the crown that is supposed to engage and disengage the clutch is too weak and fails...which is why it's wobbly. As far as I know, there is no way to open the crown up and replace the spring, replacing the whole crown is the only solution. The Omega's suffer from this same issue, especially the SMP Chrono, which is why I replaced mine with a gen. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskent69 Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 The problem is the spring in the crown that is supposed to engage and disengage the clutch is too weak and fails...which is why it's wobbly. As far as I know, there is no way to open the crown up and replace the spring, replacing the whole crown is the only solution. The Omega's suffer from this same issue, especially the SMP Chrono, which is why I replaced mine with a gen. RG The Zigmeister - in replacing the crown on your SMP chrono - did you also have to replace the tube? If not - is it easy to get those crowns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Ziggy - in replacing the crown on your SMP chrono - did you also have to replace the tube? If not - is it easy to get those crowns? Gen crowns don't fit rep tubes, you have to replace them as a set... Omega crowns and tubes are easy to get, just have a look at offrei's site. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicale Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 I think the same thing happened to my Link Chrono - it seems to be very difficult to get this part. If anyone knows a source, do let me know! Is it not possible to simply glue the crown and stem together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqua Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 I have a omega po chrono the latest version with corrected subdial spacing, I noticed it has a wobbly crown, I must add that i have no problem manual winding, setting date or setting time up till now but I just hast the flimsy feeling of the wobbly crown. I managed to remove the crown and stem( if that is what it is called, I mean the part attached to the crown when the crown is removed by depressing the small round thingy) which is very easy and would like to replace with gen parts. Can anyone guide me to the correct parts off from Ofrei's site. Regards Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqua Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 anyone help please. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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