Crown problem

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jantjewgm

·Jun 14, 2022

Good afternoon,
I recently purchased this gold Omega watch, and I am pleased with the way it looks.
however, I cannot wind it up. When I turn the crown, the hands only adjust. Even when the crown is pushed in to the maximum. Does this mean the stem is too short? Or can there be something else? Once in a while when I turn the crown it winds, but just for one or two turns. My apologies for my english, hope I made myself clear.
Thanks in advance.
Jan

 

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Larry S

·Jun 14, 2022·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

You need a service including a new mainspring.

 

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Archer

·Jun 14, 2022·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

Yes, very possible that the stem is too short.

 

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jantjewgm

·Jun 14, 2022

The mainspring seems fine, because once in a few times it clicks in and turns the spring.

 

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jantjewgm

·Jun 14, 2022

Archer

Yes, very possible that the stem is too short.

How/where can I find the right size stem?

 

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Archer

·Jun 14, 2022·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

jantjewgm

How/where can I find the right size stem?

You buy a stem for the movement and cut it to the correct length.

 

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tnt9

·Jun 14, 2022

For start. Take it to watchmaker. There can be few things and it is better that somebody take look at it before you start to buy parts

 

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jantjewgm

·Jun 14, 2022

Thank you. I will just search for a stem that fits on the caliber, or will ask a watchmaker to take a look.

 

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DON

·Jun 14, 2022

Little trick a watchmaker showed me was. Take foil from a cig. pack. Little pieces rolled into a ball and drop down the crown tube and use stem to compact it and test fit.

Add whats needed until the crown sits out far enough

Other choice as mentioned is buy another stem.

Buy based on the caliber number

DON

 

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jantjewgm

·Jun 15, 2022

@DON that is actually brilliant, definitely going to try that out. thanks.

 

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Canuck

·Jun 15, 2022

jantjewgm

@DON that is actually brilliant, definitely going to try that out. thanks.

I’d LOVE to hear how THAT turns out?😗 Please keep us posted!