Clean gmt 2 v3 crown issue.

[Artyfowl]

Hi, my clean v3 Pepsi arrived last week and there’s an issue with the crown.

Pulling it out to change the gmt hand and the date is ok but the final pull out to change the actual time is extremely difficult. There’s no definitive clock and I really have to pull hard to get any engagement so I can set the time.

Would the fix be as simple as removing the stem, cleaning and re greasing? Or is it a known issue or something more sinister? I’d rather try and solve before going back to the TD.

Thank you

 

[Jossé]

Had something similar with mine, position 1 for manual wind no problem, position 2 for hour and date also no problem, but position 3 for minute and GMT hand was almost impossible to engage. Felt like I had to pull so hard that I was afraid of breaking the stem every time... but after a few tries, it "loosened up." Now everything works perfectly.

 

[Artyfowl]

Had something similar with mine, position 1 for manual wind no problem, position 2 for hour and date also no problem, but position 3 for minute and GMT hand was almost impossible to engage. Felt like I had to pull so hard that I was afraid of breaking the stem every time... but after a few tries, it "loosened up." Now everything works perfectly.

Thanks Jossé, yes this is exactly the issue I’m having. I wonder if there is anything I can do to help it. I feel like it’s going to break every time I try and set the time.

 

[Rx4Time]

Most likely the keyless could use lubrication.

 

[Andrew_watchlist]

my V1 exhibits similar, i can get it put requires a bit of force. once i get more knowledge and confidence with these small mechs i will see if i can improve it.

 

[Andrew_watchlist]

*but

 

[derjenigewelcher]

Most likely the keyless could use lubrication.

Hey guys
It seems that this may be, or the stem is shorten to much.

 

[Plaasbaas]

Hey guys
It seems that this may be, or the stem is shorten to much.

+1. Could be an issue due to slightly incorrect length of the winding stem.

 

[derjenigewelcher]

https://a.aliexpress.com/_ExMS78f

 

[Artyfowl]

https://a.aliexpress.com/_ExMS78f

Ah thanks for that link. Would this just be a direct replacement do you think?

 

[derjenigewelcher]

Ah thanks for that link. Would this just be a direct replacement do you think?

Yes. But the watchmaker that does ist has to shorten this part, like CLEAN did. but not shoreten TO SHORT, like clean did
He will know his job

 

[CTbeforeLP]

Another issue could be that the movement is rotated putting stress on the stem, making it harder to pull straight out. Idk if that makes sense.

Easy way to fix is by screwing in the crown

Then open the case back, and loosen up the movement tabs, but don't loosen the screws completely.

It should rotate back to its normal orientation it's supposed to be in. Then tighten back the movement screws.

Then check again.

If that doesn't work, try the other suggestions above