45 UPO ETA stripped thread

[SBOB]

Well, finally after 12mths of just hanging in there today it finally wouldnt bite so the crown is sticking nicely out from the case

now, the fix...

i never use this watch in water so im assuming the 'remove pin and file down a small amount' trick would be the best for an aesthetically pleasing crown near body result

correct?

if so, is this a 'to tricky for a novice' technique or is it as simple as 'remove case back, press crown/pin removal button, file and replace'

anyone every posted a step by step on this, pictures etc ?

also, as i posted this over on R.G. some people have suggested 'fixing' it instead of the simple way, but i was under the impression that the original parts dont fit...also how much does a new crown and tube cost compared to the 200US cost of the watch?

Thanks for any tips

[FxrAndy]

There was a post some where here with the gen part numbers that you require to get i am not sure how much they were but i would say that would be the better fix than just shortening the stem.

[FxrAndy]

Here you go SBOB found it for you here