clkcadet Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Hi I shaved my CG on my SSD V2 just a few moments ago, and when I try to put the crown back in, I was able to wind the watch but when I tried to set the time it would not budge. I pull the crown out a little further and the crown comes out. After a few minutes of trying to realign it (not forceful) when I put the crown in now it just spins freely! I followed the instructions correctly, but maybe I am doing one step wrong. I hope this is a small fix and I can continue enjoying my SSD V2 Any help would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namor Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 You might have jammed the keyless works if you pushed the pin too hard to remove the crown... Normally the stem should snap in when pushed back in place... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clkcadet Posted February 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 You might have jammed the keyless works if you pushed the pin too hard to remove the crown... Normally the stem should snap in when pushed back in place... I was sure to be gentle while doing it. If this is the case, what is the remedy? When I pulled out it worked fine, just putting it back in is the problem. The movement is still running but the crown is doing nothing when putting it in or pulling it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_sphere Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Best remedy is a local watchsmith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clkcadet Posted February 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Best remedy is a local watchsmith. i dont know anyone locally that would deal with a rep! Is there anyone advisable on the forum or elsewhere in NYC? If I could fix it myself just let me know what should be done... Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namor Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 I was sure to be gentle while doing it. If this is the case, what is the remedy? When I pulled out it worked fine, just putting it back in is the problem. The movement is still running but the crown is doing nothing when putting it in or pulling it out The remedy is to disassemble the movement and correctly place the keyless works back into operating position... i dont know anyone locally that would deal with a rep! Is there anyone advisable on the forum or elsewhere in NYC? If I could fix it myself just let me know what should be done... Thanks... I don't know your skills - but as I described before - you need to disassemble the movement, at least partially - so think about it twice if you're capable to do that and have the right tools ?! Possible solutions would be: give the watch away for repair or sell it away and get a new one, no matter how you decide - you learned a lesson the hard way, like almost all of us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clkcadet Posted February 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Thanks for the info... I think I should find a fellow member to fix it otherwise I will sell for parts and buy a new one (luckily no shortages on SSD v2s) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 It might not need disassembly. It depends if the keyless works are in fact out of whack...or if the crown is merely not pushed in properly. The Zigmeister recommends removing the crown in the winding position as I believe being closer towards the movement, reduces the chances of pushing some of the pieces of the keyless works out of whack as is more probable when re-installing in the time-setting position. That being said...if it's an SSD (whatever movement), you don't need to push the crown release button to re-insert the crown. You can try loosening the movement tab screws a bit to allow the movement to spin the case a bit. If the movement is not aligned with the stem hole exactly, the stem won't go in. You can tighten the movement holder tabs after...but having a bit of float in the system can make inserting the stem easier. I'm not sure if this is exactly best practices...but it seems to work. AS well...when you reinsert the stem...slowly stick it in...rotating it slowly in the winding direction. When you feel things start to engage push in a little firmer and everything should catch. Try it a few times. If it still doesn't go...it is a fix that any watchsmith should be able to do. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clkcadet Posted February 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Thanks Toad Will try the third option tomorrow. That sounds like it might work for some reason. The crown does go all the way in and I can "lock it in" but otherwise it does nothing while it is plugged in it just spins freely Thanks Toad Will try the third option tomorrow. That sounds like it might work for some reason. The crown does go all the way in and I can "lock it in" but otherwise it does nothing while it is plugged in it just spins freely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Had the same problem with my SSD. It's the keyless works, trust me. No other solution than to uncase the movement, remove dial and hands and reposition the setting lever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 The crown does go all the way in and I can "lock it in" but otherwise it does nothing while it is plugged in it just spins freely Aaah...like others have said...if it is going in all the way and "locking" but spinning...yeah...keyless works...sorry!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 I have performed crown guard mods successfully without removing the crown. It's not difficult at all on some watches. Most of them just need the "insides" straightened out. Just unscrew the crown to the hack position, which leaves just enough space between the tube and guards to operate there... then put some protector tape over the crown and bezel and use very thin hand file like this to straighten the guards. Just be very slow and careful and it goes ok. I did at least 3 watches using this method and the end results were very satisfactory. Note: This GMT is not my gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clkcadet Posted February 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Thanks again. I found a tutorial on fixing the keyless but I have been searching for a tutorial to remove the dial & hands. If anyone can help please let me know I appreciate everyones help, you guys are very helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
801run Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Thanks again. I found a tutorial on fixing the keyless but I have been searching for a tutorial to remove the dial & hands. If anyone can help please let me know I appreciate everyones help, you guys are very helpful Hi clkcadet! I have the same problem on one of my A7750 movements. This tutorial you mentioned, do you have a link for it? Can't seem to find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im2 Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 I faced the same problem with my euromariner trying to reinstall the crown/stem ... But i could not do anything else so it stays like this, wounded in the drawer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clkcadet Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I think the tutorial is on rwi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005SUBMARINER Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 nyc in 215 canal st thats a good watch maker that works on reps , he's good & cheap his name is chum good luck man . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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