That is the truth. I had one and the crown kept coming out in my hand. PP said it was easy to re-install with a little pressure and a twist. But, I never could do it. When I sold the watch, the crown was scotch taped to the front.
Again on my wrist today. Noticed another hairline scratch between 8 and 9. So the scratch at 1 now has a companion. I guess these battle scars make the watch your own.