US Based Watchmaker needed to fix screw-in crown DOXA Aqualung

pdxleaf · Dec 15, 2022

Any recommendations for a watchmaker based in the USA (preferably West Coast) who can fix a crown on a DOXA Sub 300T Aqualung? It is the original crown that no longer screws in. Preference is to fix crown as opposed to replacement, unless a vintage crown is available.

*This watch was found on the ocean bed by a diver. The crown worked then. Took a licking but kept on ticking.

Thanks.

SkunkPrince · Dec 15, 2022

It's possible that the crown is fine and the crown tube is messed up. I've used Nesbit's in Seattle, they do good work.

https://www.nesbitswatchservice.com/

Archer · Dec 15, 2022

Repairing the crown is going to be a tall order. Vintage crowns aren't exactly plentiful either...

Good luck with the repair...you should probably replace the case tube while you are at it, if you can find the parts.

janice&fred · Dec 15, 2022

Jack at IWW in North Carolina specializes in this sort of work. We have had good experiences with his outfit.