HELP: Crown screws off Geneve and hands not moving

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Candle00

·Feb 29, 2020

Hi OF,

I have this vintage ladies Geneve (manual wind) which has just been serviced.

However, when I pull out the crown and try to set the time (anti-clockwise) it isn't catching. The crown actually screws off the watch. The hands do move though when I turn the crown clockwise and it does wind when crown is pushed in. Any suggestions on how to resolve this issue?

 

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Canuck

·Feb 29, 2020

Just serviced, you say? Is there any answer other than to take it back to whoever serviced it? This is not a problem you can solve by yourself. The crown was not properly tightened onto the stem. That’s a warranty job.

 

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Candle00

·Feb 29, 2020

The watch was serviced in Australia but I’ve just moved to NYC so I’m keen to avoid sending it back to Oz if I can....

 

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X350 XJR

·Feb 29, 2020·Vintage Omega Aficionado

A competent watchmaker should be able to fix it easily.

 

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Candle00

·Feb 29, 2020

Just took to a watchmaker in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and he tightened it on the spot. All resolved. Bought this mesh bracelet as well whilst at it. Thanks for the help OF!

 

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Canuck

·Feb 29, 2020

Good to hear. A helpful watchmaker is a good person to have on your side.

 

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Candle00

·Feb 29, 2020

All the better that he’s in walking distance