2813 Rolex GMT II crown sheared off

[Webstahhh]

Just curious if anyone has had this happen to their? Watch is still moving and self winding but the crown is now officially FUBAR and doesn't work. I can screw it back on however but no function.

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[amplitude]

Your stem is broken, the crown is fine. Actually looks like it rusted...may be the least of your problems.

 

[bobandshawn]

Hopefully just a stem replacement...

 

[Webstahhh]

Your stem is broken, the crown is fine. Actually looks like it rusted...may be the least of your problems.

My bad... wasn't sure on the correct terminology

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[Art Tic]

I have seen it happened. The watch I was handling, a 70's Bulova Accutron, was in poor condition. When I pulled on the crown, the stem snapped like yours. I opened the caseback and extracted the broken half. My watchmaker sourced a replacement crown/stem and cleaned the 218 movement as best as he could, but the watch would not run.

As another had stated, perhaps your watch has internal corrosion.

 

[Hazing]

Ahhh well, as another member said, it looks like it rusted off. And it looks like an inexpensive rep that’s been banged around a litttle. There looks to be a little wear and tear on the watch. Have you opened the case? If not... might be time for an upgrade.

 

[applestooranges]

It should be easy enough to replace the stem if there is no corrosion or just pop in a new movement entirely. If you're looking to save the watch rather than get a new one, the main issue would be transferring the crown to a new stem. May want to email the TDs and see if anyone can source one for you.

If its still running as you say, i would be inclined to find a new stem and just replace the movement if and when the current movement gives up.

 

[Webstahhh]

Ahhh well, as another member said, it looks like it rusted off. And it looks like an inexpensive rep that’s been banged around a litttle. There looks to be a little wear and tear on the watch. Have you opened the case? If not... might be time for an upgrade.

Yeah just a cheapie. Not the end of the world. I was just curious more than anything if anyone had this happen to be honest.
Was just a daily wear and like you said was a bit banged about regularly.

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