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Need Advice. Just went to set the time on Invicta Executive, stem pulled out

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Posted: Sun Apr 30th, 2006 09:32 pm

mcwright
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I just got this watch off the 3T sales corner. It is a mint Invicta executive watch about 2 years old. I went to set the time tonight and the stem came out.I'm not sure what to do with this model Invicta. Its a Unitas movement. I don't know if is simply a matter of re-installing and re-tightning something or if something breaks that lets the stem/crown pull out.

Posted: Mon May 1st, 2006 12:22 am

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I do not have an exploded view of movements at the house. I will look when I go to the office Mon. afternoon. I will stand behind the watch as I said I would. It is under warranty any way. I just do not know if it has a release button or a screw type retainer.

Posted: Mon May 1st, 2006 12:34 am

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e.avery wrote:
I do not have an exploded view of movements at the house. I will look when I go to the office Mon. afternoon. I will stand behind the watch as I said I would. It is under warranty any way. I just do not know if it has a release button or a screw type retainer.

I understand. I was just thinking that a lot of members have this watch and maybe knew a solution. I am not peeved or anything. :)

Posted: Mon May 1st, 2006 12:43 am

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mcwright wrote:
I have had quite a few Execs and never experienced any problem with the crown or stem....most of the problems I remember had to do with Regulation ...Eric is very knowledgeable and so is Oldcrowe who may have an idea of stem style..Looking at 1 here I can say the Stem looks very thick but they have always been a bit stiff to pull out(crown)...Good Luck and Hopefully it is something Simple because the 2106 is the most desirable IMO and hard to find,good thing is You purchased it from a member and a Good Guy with a great Rep

I have pulled crowns off of Watches quite a few Times :P:P e.avery wrote:
I do not have an exploded view of movements at the house. I will look when I go to the office Mon. afternoon. I will stand behind the watch as I said I would. It is under warranty any way. I just do not know if it has a release button or a screw type retainer.

I understand. I was just thinking that a lot of members have this watch and maybe knew a solution. I am not peeved or anything. :)

Posted: Mon May 1st, 2006 10:34 am

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Unscrew the back off and it should look like this.

Then tighten the screw that the screw driver is pointed to (clockwise) it is not a strong man competion so do not try to kill it.

The crown is now fixed. If you do not feel comforable doing it send it back and I will, just let me know. I do not know what skill level you are, but when you are putting the case back in the cradel tighten the screws in a cross pattern and do not snug then tight the first go around. I can not spell very well so sorry. That is why I am an Eng. and not an English teacher.

Last edited on Mon May 1st, 2006 10:53 am by e.avery

Posted: Mon May 1st, 2006 12:55 pm

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Just be careful when you play with that screw. If you make it too loose, you screw up the 'keyless works' on the dial side, thus making it a more detailed repair.

Marc

Posted: Mon May 1st, 2006 02:55 pm

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Nice heads-up!! Thanks Marc!!:)

Posted: Mon May 1st, 2006 03:56 pm

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Thanks for the great instructions. No problem with the spellings. I got it.

It only took a tiny bit of a turn on the screw to "fix" or tighten down the stem. It didn't seem to want to turn any more than that, so I just stopped. I will now put it back together per your instructions. Re-tighen cross pattern a bit at a time, etc. Thanks very much!

Out of focus, quickie photo :D

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Posted: Mon May 1st, 2006 04:18 pm

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mcwright wrote:
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Congrats Michael...You learn something new everyday..!! ...Time...Tech...Talk...

Thanks for the great instructions. No problem with the spellings. I got it.

It only took a tiny bit of a turn on the screw to "fix" or tighten down the stem. It didn't seem to want to turn any more than that, so I just stopped. I will now put it back together per your instructions. Re-tighen cross pattern a bit at a time, etc. Thanks very much!

Out of focus, quickie photo :D

Posted: Mon May 1st, 2006 04:32 pm

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Congrats Michael! I'm inspired. My OGII had the screw-down crown strip out, and it seems to be the stem threads instead of the case threads. I have another OGII which I don't wear as much, and I might have to attempt to swap out stems. I'm not sure if it's worth it to send it in for the $50 I paid for it long ago. Have to figure out if the risk is worth the possible reward. I also don't have any watch tools, so I suppose by the time I got the stuff I needed, and took the chance of voiding my warranty in case something serious happens, I'm probably just as well sending it in, and taking ANOTHER chance w/ Infecta's repair service.

We'll have to see. But I'm still impressed :cool:

David

Posted: Mon May 1st, 2006 04:58 pm

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And, the finished product - e.avery is da man!:dude:

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Posted: Mon May 1st, 2006 05:44 pm

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Thanks man, Great pic I am glad you realy like the watch. You did a very good job. :D:D:D

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