For the last example where you suggested a lathe machine, and since I don't own a lathe machine, I just used a small file; carefully filed out enough screw base so that I could hold onto the broken stem with pliers (I don't have pin vice). Another problem I had was that the crown was a screw-down crown where I was unable to unscrew the broken stem out because the hexagonal base part of it kept on turning too... the trick I found was that if I push down the spring while turning the stem, the hexagonal base will lock-up enough so that I was able to then unscrew the broken stem out with my pliers. Thanks for this Crown Repair Tips and Tricks, another watch saved.
The last example with a crown that is flat without a way to cut a screw slot, and you don't have a lathe machine (like me) I immediately thought of the smallest drill bit on my Dremel tool that is micro small could work also to remove some material. This part of the series was, once again, extremely helpful. Thank you so much.
This was amazing but yet very practical, thanks. I purchased my wife a quartz pocket watch ($120) for her 70th birthday. 16 days after the return window on Amazon closed, the crown stem broke. Now at least I know how to remove the broken stem. Finding a replacement stem will be my next adventure.
Very helpful thank you for your help. I don’t know why you you have to use anything at all. Even bonding agents were not used 50 yrs ago. Again thank you. Your videos are very informative and educational
Super helpful....I broke a stem about flush in my wife's Michael Kors MK2521 watch, Was looking for a new MK crown (so far no luck)....but with these tips I might be able to get the stem out. now where do I get a screw slot file ?
@@ChronoglideWatchmaking Hi. Just a suggestion for a video: cleaning products and alternatives. I know you did one for one-dip and balance spring cleaning but I cannot find it. Would be nice to have it under a topic for easy search! See you on the next one!
I was trying to adjust date and time of my Tag Heuer Calibre 5 and the crown and stem just hopped out. When I tried to put it back, neither date nor time would be adjusted. Has something broke?
Thank you for all the tips! 👍 So, what about glue! 😜 Another tip to get rid of a stem, deep in a crown. Might be to get a thin dremel cutting wheel. Work it down to a small diameter. (If necessary) with a dimond wheeldresser. (Used for grinding wheels) Then one might be able to cut a slot in the stem. Hm.. now my brain got to work.. It might be possible to use the bergeon screwremover. Set the tool in the lathe sliding stock. Stem in collet chuck. And handturn the the shuck while gently adding pressure on the tailstock. Cheers for the tips Calle!
For the last example where you suggested a lathe machine, and since I don't own a lathe machine, I just used a small file; carefully filed out enough screw base so that I could hold onto the broken stem with pliers (I don't have pin vice). Another problem I had was that the crown was a screw-down crown where I was unable to unscrew the broken stem out because the hexagonal base part of it kept on turning too... the trick I found was that if I push down the spring while turning the stem, the hexagonal base will lock-up enough so that I was able to then unscrew the broken stem out with my pliers. Thanks for this Crown Repair Tips and Tricks, another watch saved.
The last example with a crown that is flat without a way to cut a screw slot, and you don't have a lathe machine (like me) I immediately thought of the smallest drill bit on my Dremel tool that is micro small could work also to remove some material. This part of the series was, once again, extremely helpful. Thank you so much.
This was amazing but yet very practical, thanks. I purchased my wife a quartz pocket watch ($120) for her 70th birthday. 16 days after the return window on Amazon closed, the crown stem broke. Now at least I know how to remove the broken stem. Finding a replacement stem will be my next adventure.
Thank you for a complete and coherent explanation!
Great job ..there's always something to learn, thank you indeed!!!:)))
Very helpful thank you for your help. I don’t know why you you have to use anything at all. Even bonding agents were not used 50 yrs ago. Again thank you. Your videos are very informative and educational
Thank you
Good Job
Super helpful....I broke a stem about flush in my wife's Michael Kors MK2521 watch, Was looking for a new MK crown (so far no luck)....but with these tips I might be able to get the stem out.
now where do I get a screw slot file ?
THANKS,,,good video
This is a great video!!!👍👍👍
LOL, Thank you Henrique!
@@ChronoglideWatchmaking Hi. Just a suggestion for a video: cleaning products and alternatives. I know you did one for one-dip and balance spring cleaning but I cannot find it. Would be nice to have it under a topic for easy search! See you on the next one!
as a last resort you could solder a nail or similar to the remains of the stem with a dial feet soldering machine
I could not find any video about worn Seiko crown tube repairin video on you tube
Salve complimenti per il video veramente molto utile, ma ho una domanda dove posso trovare ma lama per seghetto così piccola?
There is another way, using alum solution to dissolve the broken stem. Thank you for sharing your tricks 👍🏻
Thnx Miran!
I did try it on Vintage Fortis watch crown, and worked perfectly. You don't need drill, lathe or even pin vice.
I was trying to adjust date and time of my Tag Heuer Calibre 5 and the crown and stem just hopped out. When I tried to put it back, neither date nor time would be adjusted. Has something broke?
I bought a Omega seamaster for 200 Dollars but there is crown on it and it's need replacement..Any ideas if it was a good deal or misstake
Is this the vallorbe 1850 file? Thank you for all the tips!
We use the vallorbre diamond file and the swedish diamond knife sharpening file the most. (available in kitchen and outdoor stores)
Is It a winding stem on the Seiko 7s26? Cause It don't Wind from crown....
I'm not sure Carlos, that was recorded some time ago ;o)
Some people are using Loctite on the stem when attaching the crown. That drives me nuts.
The problem isn’t loctite. The problem is using the incorrect loctite.
Thank you for all the tips! 👍
So, what about glue! 😜
Another tip to get rid of a stem, deep in a crown. Might be to get a thin dremel cutting wheel.
Work it down to a small diameter. (If necessary) with a dimond wheeldresser. (Used for grinding wheels)
Then one might be able to cut a slot in the stem.
Hm.. now my brain got to work.. It might be possible to use the bergeon screwremover. Set the tool in the lathe sliding stock. Stem in collet chuck. And handturn the the shuck while gently adding pressure on the tailstock.
Cheers for the tips Calle!
Glue?! What glue? LOL ;o)
Grainiest chanel on RUclips