cenerhimself Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 I got a Black on Black Planet Ocean, and I just played with it for the first time. I set the date/time, but now I can't get the Crown all the way back into the watch. When I push it back to the first position and screw clockwise, I hear clicks, but it doesn't advance the needle farther into the watch. Is this a problem or am I doing something wrong? Thanks so much in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor52 Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Unfortunately the crowns on the UPO are notoriously poorly designed. I believe some members have swapped with gen crowns and basically had the same problems. The threads are on the inside of the crown tube and well you can imagine that they are easily stripped. Slowly unscrew - then when you line it back up I try to go backwards gently until it catches then screw the crown in. Otherwise you will have to replace the crown. I got a Black on Black Planet Ocean, and I just played with it for the first time. I set the date/time, but now I can't get the Crown all the way back into the watch. When I push it back to the first position and screw clockwise, I hear clicks, but it doesn't advance the needle farther into the watch. Is this a problem or am I doing something wrong? Thanks so much in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Often it is the crown tube which is press fit. This is notorious for coming loose making the screw down of the crown impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cenerhimself Posted December 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 OK, I guess I will just live with it then. Thanks for the great info as always! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega_Man Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 I apologize for asking this in advance, but you do know what a screw down crown is, and how it operates, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario33 Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 I recently had a gen crown installed -- made a world of difference, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 You more than likely cross threaded it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_sphere Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Take it to a local watchsmith and get their opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 I recently had a gen crown installed -- made a world of difference, imo. Oh yes! Do that, install a gen crown and tube. A must! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cenerhimself Posted January 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I apologize for asking this in advance, but you do know what a screw down crown is, and how it operates, correct? To be honest, no, not really. All I know is that it is what controls the time/date, thats about it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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