The Mentalist Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Where can we pick up more stems? What part number is it at ofrei? It's not the stem that's the problem, it's the tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aya Matsuura Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 It's not the stem that's the problem, it's the tube. Yes, but I ruined my stem so I would like another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THANOS Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 so far is any improvement with this crown/stem problem? cause mine upo suffers from it for second time as far as first time i sent it back to far east to be fixed and now the same issue. what can i do? is gen parts fits swiss upo? does ofrei or any other sight source them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefwiggum Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Who ya' gonna call? I called TomHighway - He fixed mine up a treat and it works perfectly. He had a bit of a communication blip, but I think he is back on track now. I would recommend him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulw Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 so far is any improvement with this crown/stem problem? cause mine upo suffers from it for second time as far as first time i sent it back to far east to be fixed and now the same issue. what can i do? is gen parts fits swiss upo? does ofrei or any other sight source them? Yes, Swiss parts fit. Ofrei and others can supply a Gen crown and tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THANOS Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Yes, Swiss parts fit. Ofrei and others can supply a Gen crown and tube. do you mind to post a link of ofrei's appropriate gen crown and tube for the swiss upo. Thanks in advance.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THANOS Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Who ya' gonna call? I called TomHighway - He fixed mine up a treat and it works perfectly. He had a bit of a communication blip, but I think he is back on track now. I would recommend him. and how could i reach him,where is he located? how much did this all cost? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefwiggum Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Here's a link to his thread http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showforum=207 Sorry, I don't think that it is appropriate to discuss prices in an open forum. E-mail or PM to explain the problem you have and he will provide you with an estimate. I will say that I was very satisfied with the work and the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THANOS Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 I'm THANOS from cyprus and have in my possesion an UPO SWISS movement came from trusty. as the most of the UPO's have the same issue with crown which refuse to screw down. it has been already fixed,not at all ,twice.first time was sent back to far east and the second here in a local watchsmith.both of times none of genuine parts were used,so the crown didn't worked properly for more than a week.....(( Is there anyone that has already bought from ofrei or another source genuine parts(crown,tube)that fit to SWISS UPO? posting a link for these parts,better from a european union source would be much appreciated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLANT270 Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 This thread was started about a yr ago....do the current UPO still have this crown issue? Ugh...I was going to pull the trigger on one today, but if the crown is only gonna last 2 months.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THANOS Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 any news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 My crown has lasted almost two years. It's not got much life left in it though - it feels as if it's going to strip in the next few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THANOS Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 so what are you gonna do pugwash as your opinion has a lot of importance!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 If you constantly are screwing these down they will strip. I've gone through two rep and am almost through two gen crown and tubes. The gen lasts longer, but inside threads are just a terrible design IMO. Luckily its not too big a deal to replace them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THANOS Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 If you constantly are screwing these down they will strip. I've gone through two rep and am almost through two gen crown and tubes. The gen lasts longer, but inside threads are just a terrible design IMO. Luckily its not too big a deal to replace them.. do the gen parts fit the replica UPO?If yes,does ofrei has them or any european source? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 I'm sure it is mentioned numerous times in this very thread, but yes you can use gen parts from Ofrei, but the tube will need to be epoxied in place as the tube is slightly narrower than the case hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLANT270 Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 What a PIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkirke Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 now that I know you can just shorten the crown stem, i shouldhave done that instead of buy another one. damn!! oh well. my first one was the lite version, and i figured it was time to upgrade to the UPO. plus, i really really want to get some gen parts into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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