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  1. knafel1983 Jul 26, 2018

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    So this was an estate sale find, in nice shape, but a problem watch from the beginning. First of all, it needed a basic service or overhaul. The crown and stem were replaced. And ever since the servicing the crown and stem have had issues coming completely out of the movement when setting the time. My watchmaker has "fixed" it a couple times already, including replacing the detent spring. Yet last night, the crown and stem still pulled all the way out AGAIN!! I got the stem back in, and set the time successfully. But now I'm obviously concerned. Any suggestions?
     
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  2. TexOmega Jul 26, 2018

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    How much experience does your WM have with vintage pieces? You may need to seek one more experienced in very vintage watches.
     
  3. ChrisN Jul 26, 2018

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    Some watches can give problems but this shouldn't happen, obviously, and you shouldn't be able to get the stem back in without pressing on the "pin" that is the back of the setting lever.

    If your watchmaker replaced the stem and "pressure spring for setting lever", part 1132, which you might be referring to as the detent spring then it's probably the setting lever, part 1109, that's worn and so it's not gripping in the rebate of the stem. That's not unusual. If not, then it could be wear in the mainplate so the stem is "flopping about" and that's a much bigger issue. Anyway, your watchmaker should be able to identify the problem.

    Cheers, Chris
     
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  4. knafel1983 Jul 26, 2018

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    He's been in watchmaking for maybe 40 years. I have another trusted local watchmaker, so I'd rather get some fresh eyes on it, than take it back to the old man.