Problem w/ 111n v3 - Crown will not wind

[captaincaveman]

Hi all, just excitedly opened the package from China containing a noob v3 111n. Much to my dissapointment, the crown refuses to go back into a winding position. I was able to give it a full wind. Then I pulled the crown out to set the time. However, I can push the crown back against the case but it springs back to the time-set position. Also, there seems to be a hex nut sticking out of the case where the crown stem is. Is this normal?

I'll post pics when I can.

 

[BaggyPants]

Sometimes happens with my Noob 177. The fix on mine is to put the hands forwards before locking the crown back down. It only sticks when I have moved the hands back.

 

[captaincaveman]

OK, I tried moving the hands prior to pushing the in the crown. No luck.

 

[captaincaveman]

Googled this problem and my search has left me to conclude that this is most likely a problem with the keyless works and would involve uncasing the movement and removing the hands/dial to fix. This is well beyond my capabilities and I'm reaching out to CONUS-based watchsmiths to see if they can take the watch.

My TD, by the way, has offered to fix it or reimburse me up to 25 bucks for a local repair. So I might go with the repair if it's an easy fix.

What do you guys think? Easy fix or should I send it back? Since I literally just got it, I'm reluctant to send it back.

 

[mysterio]

Have it fixed locally. To save on the hassle and delay of sending it back and then waiting for it to return is well worth looking into a CONUS based watchsmith.

 

[RRbigsRR]

Have it fixed locally. To save on the hassle and delay of sending it back and then waiting for it to return is well worth looking into a CONUS based watchsmith.

+1

 

[captaincaveman]

Yup, gonna send it to someone conus.

 

[marlin2284]

I've seen that on a few recent watches, seems the stem is too short and will not put down enought presure to enguage the keyless properly

 

[umirza85]

I've seen that on a few recent watches, seems the stem is too short and will not put down enought presure to enguage the keyless properly

I seem to have this exact problem with a brand new 111 that I just got. But I don't really have anyone local that can work on this? Is this an easy fix or would sending it back to the TD be the best option?

 

[Olek]

Have the same problem with 111V3 one month old. I push crown back not by fingers (it doesn't work), but by open/close device on crown guard (don't know English name).
But if any one will fix it pls., let us know...