sathomasga
·My Pre-Bond midsize Seamaster (ref 396.1042) runs fine, but screwing in the crown is rather tenuous. It is very difficult to catch the threads, and, once caught, the crown only rotates about a half-turn. It also does not sit flush against the case. I presume the crown and case tube are on their last legs. Since this is a quartz watch that serves as my beater, I'm not inclined to spring for a full service. What I am considering, though, is replacing the case tube and crown myself. The case tube (090ST0349) is friction-fit, so it seems like a tool such as the Horotec MSA03.657 would make quick work of the job. Press the old one out; clean the case, and press the new one in. I have done enough (very) amateur watchmaking, however, to have discovered that things are not always as simple as they first appear. If anyone has any experience, advice, or comments, I would welcome them.
And as long as I'm asking, would anyone know the part number for the replacement crown? I know that the first generation of this reference used the six-lobe 069ST42113M, but my watch is the second generation with the traditional round crown.
Thanks in advance.
And as long as I'm asking, would anyone know the part number for the replacement crown? I know that the first generation of this reference used the six-lobe 069ST42113M, but my watch is the second generation with the traditional round crown.
Thanks in advance.