Repair or replace?

[chompers66]

I've got a Swiss version Planet Ocean that I bought from Josh a couple of years ago. About a month ago the crown would no longer screw back in (a common problem with this watch, as I understand it).

I love the look and feel of this watch, but I don't know where I should go to get this fixed, or how much it would cost. I don't want to plug a bunch of money into this that could go towards a replacement. How much should this repair cost? Should I get it fixed?

- Josh

[RWG Technical]

If you want to spend little money, have someone cut the length of the stem down so that the crown sits close to the case.

If you want a genuine crown and tube installed, it's around $100 or so for the parts and install.

[triplehd]

Chomps - sorry to hear about the PO, but yes, the stripped threading has been a big issue. Get some gen parts and as the Zigmeister pointed out -$100 for the parts and install.

[t200]

If you want to spend little money, have someone cut the length of the stem down so that the crown sits close to the case.

If you want a genuine crown and tube installed, it's around $100 or so for the parts and install.

I just sent my watch to the Zigmeister himself to cut the crown down and get a lume job done.

I am sure that this would be the most worthwhile thing if you want to keep your watch long term as I do.

Cheers,

t200