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Omega Planet Ocean 2201.50 crown repair help

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My crown fell off and I’m not sure where or how, but it’s gone. I ordered a OEM replacement from Swiss Limited Editions website in the UK. I believe I have the capability to make the repair myself, using LocTite. It doesn’t appear the stem or tube are damaged, the only issue is the crown was screwed tight when the crown came loose, so I’m not sure how I’m going to unscrew the stem properly before removing it and reapplying the new crown. Does anyone have any advice? I want to avoid the OB if I can.
 
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You really should have gone to an independent watchmaker with a parts account like Swiss Time Services or similar to fix this. As it is you have paid over the odds for the part (SLE charge more than Omega themselves) but have no means of fitting it. It is not a DIY operation, maybe you can find an independent watchmaker to fit it for you. If you have anyway to unwind this and do it all via a watchmaker I really would, otherwise I hope someone comes along and offers advice but on past experience I doubt they will, I mean its their livelihood and what have they to gain by helping amateurs bodge stuff. Sorry if I sound unsympathetic, Omega's policy on restricting parts hurts us all eventually.
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You really should have gone to an independent watchmaker with a parts account like Swiss Time Services or similar to fix this. As it is you have paid over the odds for the part (SLE charge more than Omega themselves) but have no means of fitting it. It is not a DIY operation, maybe you can find an independent watchmaker to fit it for you. If you have anyway to unwind this and do it all via a watchmaker I really would, otherwise I hope someone comes along and offers advice but on past experience I doubt they will, I mean its their livelihood and what have they to gain by helping amateurs bodge stuff. Sorry if I sound unsympathetic, Omega's policy on restricting parts hurts us all eventually.
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You really should have gone to an independent watchmaker with a parts account like Swiss Time Services or similar to fix this. As it is you have paid over the odds for the part (SLE charge more than Omega themselves) but have no means of fitting it. It is not a DIY operation, maybe you can find an independent watchmaker to fit it for you. If you have anyway to unwind this and do it all via a watchmaker I really would, otherwise I hope someone comes along and offers advice but on past experience I doubt they will, I mean its their livelihood and what have they to gain by helping amateurs bodge stuff. Sorry if I sound unsympathetic, Omega's policy on restricting parts hurts us all eventually.
What’s the time I’m looking at if I send it through Omega for service? I’m in California.
 
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Probably a very long wait, like 3-6 months if Cali is like the other US or UK official service centres, but that isn't what I was recommending above. Now you have said where you are, hopefully some kind soul will come along with a name for a reliable Cali independent who can help you. Omega probably wouldn't just fit the crown you have anyway, they would likely insist on a full service.

I feel your pain, the 2201.50 is one of my favourite (relatively) modern Omegas, it was a good choice and it is unlucky you have experienced a problem.
 
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I don't know exactly what's involved to release the stem, but I know enough that I would go to a pro for an expensive watch.
The case back has to come off.
The rotor?
There will be a screw to remove?
Possibly much more.
Someone can recommend a watchmaker near you.
 
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Probably a very long wait, like 3-6 months if Cali is like the other US or UK official service centres, but that isn't what I was recommending above. Now you have said where you are, hopefully some kind soul will come along with a name for a reliable Cali independent who can help you. Omega probably wouldn't just fit the crown you have anyway, they would likely insist on a full service.

I feel your pain, the 2201.50 is one of my favourite (relatively) modern Omegas, it was a good choice and it is unlucky you have experienced a problem.
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Probably a very long wait, like 3-6 months if Cali is like the other US or UK official service centres, but that isn't what I was recommending above. Now you have said where you are, hopefully some kind soul will come along with a name for a reliable Cali independent who can help you. Omega probably wouldn't just fit the crown you have anyway, they would likely insist on a full service.

I feel your pain, the 2201.50 is one of my favourite (relatively) modern Omegas, it was a good choice and it is unlucky you have experienced a problem.
thanks, it does need a service anyway. And I could use a new crystal, which Omega would replace with a full service. I just regret purchasing the part now. And 3-6 months would be hard to be away from the watch but it’s serving me no purpose right now damaged. I’m in San Diego if anyone knows a trustworthy shop.
 
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Crown is locked with locktite on the stem. Apply some heat to the stem Spiritus burner, candle. Do not use a lighter or the kitchen stove, this will heat the stem to much and take away the hardness of the stem. 150 degrees celsius should do it.
Use locktite again when securing the new crown on the stem.
Last word of caution: the stem has to be removed from the movement in the winding position.
 
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Stems are cut to length during service and manufacture. Maybe the stem was cut to the "perfect" length during manufacture or last service and a crown can be "fully" threaded on resulting in proper operation. Maybe the crown you purchased has the perfect thread depth and can be threaded on and result in proper operation. Maybe you get lucky threading it on to the perfect depth that results in proper operation. Likely not for any of these scenarios.

Once again, this work is fairly simple, or, at least straightforward enough, but to do it correctly requires knowledge and experience/training. Or incredible luck.
 
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Nesbits would be where I sent it to. They serviced my PO (like yours) in 5 - 6 weeks.
 
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Have had this problem 3 times..... I'm guessing that's a 2500 'C", not the 'D'. It's a right pain, I've no idea what the service centre is like in your part of the world, but over here in the UK, it ain't great. I do wonder what the actual problem with this watch is. They don't replace the crystal, unless you pay for it.... I'm sure it's the same out there.
 
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Have had this problem 3 times..... I'm guessing that's a 2500 'C", not the 'D'. It's a right pain, I've no idea what the service centre is like in your part of the world, but over here in the UK, it ain't great. I do wonder what the actual problem with this watch is. They don't replace the crystal, unless you pay for it.... I'm sure it's the same out there.
I think in order to access and unscrew the stem the tube would need to be removed as there isn’t enough purchase area to unscrew the stem as it is right now.
 
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@Valiant: No, incorrect. Better see a watchmaker, is simply and quickly to solve if you the knowledge and a few tools.
 
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I think in order to access and unscrew the stem the tube would need to be removed as there isn’t enough purchase area to unscrew the stem as it is right now.

The crown has failed. The inner portion of the crown has been separated from the cap. It will need a new crown to ensure this doesn’t happen again. Having a new stem on hand is a good idea, as the threading in the crowns can vary enough that a stem may end up too short to use again.
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The crown has failed. The inner portion of the crown has been separated from the cap. It will need a new crown to ensure this doesn’t happen again. Having a new stem on hand is a good idea, as the threading in the crowns can vary enough that a stem may end up too short to use again.
I got the new crown today from SLE, I’ll bring it to a watchmaker and let you know how I do.
 
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I got the new crown today from SLE, I’ll bring it to a watchmaker and let you know how I do.
Wise move. Don't do it yourself
 
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thanks, it does need a service anyway. And I could use a new crystal, which Omega would replace with a full service. I just regret purchasing the part now. And 3-6 months would be hard to be away from the watch but it’s serving me no purpose right now damaged. I’m in San Diego if anyone knows a trustworthy shop.
Sapphire crystal is not part of the service, that would be extra.
 
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I found an AD in my area who does repairs, but won’t take the brand new parts I purchased from SLE to do it, they will only take parts directly from Omega when they start the service. It will take about 6 weeks, so at this point I might as well just spend the $700 + through Omega. Frustrating situation.
 
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I found an AD in my area who does repairs, but won’t take the brand new parts I purchased from SLE to do it, they will only take parts directly from Omega when they start the service. It will take about 6 weeks, so at this point I might as well just spend the $700 + through Omega. Frustrating situation.

Even though you've bought genuine parts and from a reputable? It may be a reluctance because he wants to make sure that if the parts fail, then he can blame OMEGA for the shoddy parts, and can't do that with yours, (as a worst case scenario), or maybe, just not enough money in it for him if you supply them. Anyway, like you say, may as well go direct. I've had same problem as you with the crown on the same watch 3 times, but it was here in the UK. If it wasn't for the fact it is still my favourite watch, I'd have got rid long ago. It's very annoying. You should have better luck out there. You didn't order the crystal as well did you?
 
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Even though you've bought genuine parts and from a reputable? It may be a reluctance because he wants to make sure that if the parts fail, then he can blame OMEGA for the shoddy parts, and can't do that with yours, (as a worst case scenario), or maybe, just not enough money in it for him if you supply them. Anyway, like you say, may as well go direct. I've had same problem as you with the crown on the same watch 3 times, but it was here in the UK. If it wasn't for the fact it is still my favourite watch, I'd have got rid long ago. It's very annoying. You should have better luck out there. You didn't order the crystal as well did you?
I think you are right about about having Omega to blame if anything goes wrong parts wise, they quoted me $600 for a 4-6 week service, I rather go direct to Omega and wait 6-8 weeks and know the problem is corrected.
 
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