Help sending watch back

[tpsreport9]

So, the sad reality is that if the crown or tube is stripped, that is not an easy fix. You wouldn't be able to get new parts and for what you paid... its not worth it.

But, there is an easy fix and I do it with any watch I get with this issue. You can shorten the stem of the watch to get the crown to sit flush against the case. The watch won't be water-resistant, but appearance and functionality-wise, it would look fine. It would not pass a pressure test but would be fine for daily use as the crown has its own gasket inside that is independent of the tube.

There is a possibility that the tube could had fallen out of its tap in the case and stayed in the crown, but I do not know this model that well.

This is genius. I am mechanically inclined but feel like this is out of my league. I will call them tomorrow and see what they can do! Hont is still pushing me to send to China. At the end of the day this watch was under $200, but I never got to enjoy it.

 

[eBoy]

So I finally had a watch smith willing to look at the watch here in the states. Unfortunately he said the screw down was attached to the crown instead of the case, and when they finally got it open the threads were gone and metal shaving came out. They said they cannot fix (sounds mainly like the parts aren’t available) and that I should send it to Bell and Ross in Miami to fix. Clearly I cannot do that. What would you all recommend?

You sure it was actually a watchmaker?

And not rather someone like this, perhaps?

 

[tpsreport9]

You sure it was actually a watchmaker?

And not rather someone like this, perhaps?

Haha it wasn’t a watchmaker. They consider themselves a watch and clock repair shop. Literally the only one in a 50 mile radius of me.

 

[mclarendude]

This is genius. I am mechanically inclined but feel like this is out of my league. I will call them tomorrow and see what they can do! Hont is still pushing me to send to China. At the end of the day this watch was under $200, but I never got to enjoy it.

If you pay for shipping both ways, I’ll do it. In Florida. Send me a PM.

 

[eBoy]

Haha it wasn’t a watchmaker. They consider themselves a watch and clock repair shop. Literally the only one in a 50 mile radius of me.

If you pay for shipping both ways, I’ll do it. In Florida. Send me a PM.

 

[tpsreport9]

If you pay for shipping both ways, I’ll do it. In Florida. Send me a PM.

What an amazing save!!! Thank you thank you thank you