Cannot push crown of 168.005 back into the normal position

Sturmvogel · Mar 1, 2020

Hello,

I recently wanted to adjust the date in my 168.005, but when I wanted to push the crown back into the case to normal position, I couldn’t. Somehow it got stuck.

Is there an easy fix for this? Or do I have to bring it to a watchmaker?

Thanks,

Roger

VetPsychWars · Mar 1, 2020

Sturmvogel
Hello,

I recently wanted to adjust the date in my 168.005, but when I wanted to push the crown back into the case to normal position, I couldn’t. Somehow it got stuck.

Is there an easy fix for this? Or do I have to bring it to a watchmaker?

Thanks,

Roger

Definitely watchmaker. At a guess one of the springs in the keyless works is broken.

Tom

hoipolloi · Mar 1, 2020

Sturmvogel
Hello,

I recently wanted to adjust the date in my 168.005, but when I wanted to push the crown back into the case to normal position, I couldn’t. Somehow it got stuck.

Is there an easy fix for this? Or do I have to bring it to a watchmaker?

Thanks,

Roger

Pictures of the crown and the tube and the position how it stuck?

Sturmvogel · Mar 1, 2020

VetPsychWars
Definitely watchmaker. At a guess one of the springs in the keyless works is broken.

Tom

Thanks Tom for your advice

Sturmvogel · Mar 1, 2020

hoipolloi
Pictures of the crown and the tube and the position how it stuck?

Here is a photo:

X350 XJR · Mar 1, 2020

If it's a cal 564 the quick-set may have jammed.

VetPsychWars · Mar 1, 2020

X350 XJR
If it's a cal 564 the quick-set may have jammed.

I think you're right. Setting the watch during date change on some watches can be dangerous indeed.

Tom

Sturmvogel · Mar 1, 2020

Thank you. Is there anything I can do to fix it myself?

VetPsychWars · Mar 1, 2020

Sturmvogel
Thank you. Is there anything I can do to fix it myself?

Nope. Watchmaker.

Tom

hoipolloi · Mar 2, 2020

Sturmvogel
Here is a photo:

Does it stop now? Or still running?

Sturmvogel · Mar 2, 2020

It was not wound up and after it jammed the second hand moved about half a minute and then stopped.

hoipolloi · Mar 2, 2020

I think you need the help of a watch maker.

barryzelf · Mar 2, 2020

Sturmvogel
It was not wound up and after it jammed the second hand moved about half a minute and then stopped.

Does anyone know if the watch has to be wound up and running before you change the date?

hoipolloi · Mar 2, 2020

barryzelf
Does anyone know if the watch has to be wound up and running before you change the date?

If you change the date by using the crown, the movement does not need running.

base615 · Mar 2, 2020

For future, I only ever quickset mine with the hour hand between 3 and 9 o’clock (on the 6 side) as I experienced a similar issue a few years ago.

Canuck · Mar 2, 2020

Sturmvogel
Thank you. Is there anything I can do to fix it myself?

The fact that you asked if there was anything you could do to fix it yourself, speaks volumes. Worth a try if you wish to convert a watch that needs the attention of a professional into a write off!

hoipolloi · Mar 2, 2020

Sturmvogel
Thank you. Is there anything I can do to fix it myself?

Sure you can do it yourself, first remove the hands, dial and then check to see which one was broken

Then you have to find the replacement part.
If you are lucky, the broken part is removed and it ticks again, if not you have to take everything apart and give it a clean some oil etc...
Hopefully, when you put them back together, it will run like before, if not ...👎...