vaca22 Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Does anyone have any crown issues with the SMP Chrono? I purchased one and send it back for servicing, and it came back in almost the same condition. Just wondering if anyone else had issues in getting the crown to screw down tightly, as mine does not. Can anyone recommend a dealer? TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalnrg Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 This issue is notoriously known for SMP chrono. I have one myself but no problem so far. There's alot of discussion about this problem and how to fix it. Search and you shall see. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaca22 Posted March 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 This issue is notoriously known for SMP chrono. I have one myself but no problem so far. There's alot of discussion about this problem and how to fix it. Search and you shall see. Good luck! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 I was extra careful with mine...eventually the threads still stripped. Read my SMP Chrono review linked in my signature for information on upgrading to the gen crown and tube and about the issue in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMP Chrono Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Mine too stripped soon after purchase. When even the calendar ceased to function, I gave it to a local watchsmith who was able to fit a Gen crown and crown tube, along with a Gen date disc and wheel. Now, I am in negotiations to purchasing a Gen bezel, and that's about all I will be doing as for mods to this watch, as it is a really good Rep apart from the mentioned facts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Mine too stripped soon after purchase. When even the calendar ceased to function, I gave it to a local watchsmith who was able to fit a Gen crown and crown tube, along with a Gen date disc and wheel. Now, I am in negotiations to purchasing a Gen bezel, and that's about all I will be doing as for mods to this watch, as it is a really good Rep apart from the mentioned facts. The bezel is an expensive upgrade just to move the pearl up 0.5mm. I'm wearing mine now in fact...and it really is a great rep. I did the tube crown and datewheel upgrade...as well as had the orange hands painted to match the orange ticks on the chapter ring of the dial...well...actually the The Zigmeister-meister did this without my asking. I didn't notice the difference...but when he pointed it out...I can't take my eyes off it when I look at it. That's the thing with reps and this forum...when you learn about shortcomings on the reps...it's so easy to focus on them...and forget about how close the pieces are in reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMP Chrono Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 The bezel is an expensive upgrade just to move the pearl up 0.5mm. Well, of course this is a used bezel I am negotiating about ;-) And as another option, there are aftermarket bezel inserts - originally meant as cheap replacement alternatives for worn out Gen bezel inserts - that really look like the real McCoy and of course have the pearl at the right place. ...and forget about how close the pieces are in reality. Yea, indeed! I think this is all just high level argueing ;-) The SMP Chrono is one of the best reps out of the box I ever met. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Well, of course this is a used bezel I am negotiating about ;-) And as another option, there are aftermarket bezel inserts - originally meant as cheap replacement alternatives for worn out Gen bezel inserts - that really look like the real McCoy and of course have the pearl at the right place. Let me know when you find a good insert with a proper pearl. I've only seen ones with the same issue as our reps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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