Omega Fan Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Hi guys, I've been reading a lot since I registered but this is my first topic... Unfortunately it concerns a problem with my SMP chrono. Its very unfortunate because I really love this watch and it was my first good rep I purchased! More specific the screw down crown got screwed up and is no more. Maybe I just turned it over too much or maybe its time just came but anyways its broken, and now it just sticks out and I have to wear it like that. So I will take any suggestions, tips and offers for spare parts you have! thanks guys and keep up the good job! Rusin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Sorry to hear that ... im not sure if this helps but takashi changed my rep crown tube with a gen combo ... maybe u shoud think about doing the same ... also u can maybe try to PM him and see if he has some spare parts left from when he was working on my franken Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Fan Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Thanks for the tip I will probably do that in the end! I observed something interesting on the SMP chrono, correct me if I am wrong; the thread is not visible(on the case) like in e.g.Rolex and PO its somewhere inside the tube am I right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Ill leave this one to someone else to answer ... but ill check mine gen crown tube later when im off work ... and combe back to u ... Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 No worries mate...I just sent my gen SMP into Omega (AGAIN!!!) because the crown only screws in a half turn... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Fan Posted May 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 @lazarini btw what happened to the rep crown and tube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 PM takashi he has done the work on my SMP maybe he can help u out Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky78 Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 (edited) Yes threads are inside. Here are part numbers for gen parts (grown and tube) from www.Ofrei.com The case number of this watch is 178.0514 Crown: 42154, http://www.ofrei.com/page_147.html#9470, $42 Tube: 090ST1237, http://www.ofrei.com/page1115.html#16953 $12 Edited May 15, 2008 by rocky78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Fan Posted May 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 Thanks a lot I was just about to post a question what should I look for if I order gen parts! Really thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky78 Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 You are welcome! Ordering them too.. Thanks, R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Fan Posted May 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 What do you mean by that ? Can I order them with you? It will be much easier for me to order them from a EU country! thanks Rusin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takashi Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 @Omega Fan: it just happened that I came across this thread. Yes, the crown on the gen is of much better quality than the rep. I ordered the set for Laz from Ofrei too. It just that sometimes they don't have ready stock the shipping charges are ridiculous (28USD with EMS only, no other cheaper options). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Fan Posted May 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 Hi takashi thanks for posting I was going to PM you about this... As you said the charges are ridiculous, so if there is an option to order them from the EU it would be best... or if someone has them ... Btw do they have to be changed both at once? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takashi Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 Yes, they have to be changed both at the same time. The rep tube is not compatible with the genuine crown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yaron Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 (edited) Thanks a lot I was just about to post a question what should I look for if I order gen parts! Really thanks! Edited May 15, 2008 by yaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Thanks a lot as well!! I'm going to see if I can order them locally here. I followed The Zigmeister's advice on screwing in the crown to avoid stripping by turning counter-clockwise until I felt the click before screwing it in...but cheap threads still strip. To be honest...at least it looks alright even if the crown is not screwed in. Thanks Taka. Does anything special need to be done to install the new tube into the case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyd3 Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Thanks a lot as well!! I'm going to see if I can order them locally here. I followed The Zigmeister's advice on screwing in the crown to avoid stripping by turning counter-clockwise until I felt the click before screwing it in...but cheap threads still strip. To be honest...at least it looks alright even if the crown is not screwed in. Thanks Taka. Does anything special need to be done to install the new tube into the case? The tube is press fit in the case. The rep tube needs to be drilled out and the new tube glued in. It is best to use some type of glue that expands. I used a brand called Gorilla glue that is available in the US. It make a very strong bond. http://www.gorillatough.com/glues.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 The tube is press fit in the case. The rep tube needs to be drilled out and the new tube glued in. It is best to use some type of glue that expands. I used a brand called Gorilla glue that is available in the US. It make a very strong bond. http://www.gorillatough.com/glues.aspx Ace. Thanks. Got lots of Gorilla at home. It gets a bit messy though with the expansion I find. How do you keep it from not spilling and foaming outside of the case? I'm assuming just by not using a lot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 I like to use Epoxy for precisely this reason. I coat the hole, and coat the tube, then hold the tube tightly in place with masking tape. After allowing to dry for a full day, carve out the excess glue from the inside of the case. You shouldn't get any leakage on the outside if the tube was securely held in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Fan Posted June 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 I've been delaying it long enough... Can someone more knowledgeable please find the crown and tube here: http://www.cousinsuk.com/catalog/4/444/1943.aspx so that I know what to order for my SMP chrono... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 I've been delaying it long enough... Can someone more knowledgeable please find the crown and tube here: http://www.cousinsuk.com/catalog/4/444/1943.aspx so that I know what to order for my SMP chrono... Send them an email. I'm not sure any of those listed is right. You will also need the tube. The case number of this watch is 178.0514 The Omega part numbers are: Crown 42154 Tube 090 ST 1237 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Fan Posted June 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 (edited) X19180: 090ST1237 Omega Pendant Case Tube (EACH) - Edited June 25, 2008 by Omega Fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Fan Posted July 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 What do you think will replacing the rep stem and crown only with rep ones, fix the problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Fan Posted July 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Come on guys Im about to send the payment for the rep stem and crown just need a confirmation from any of you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Just a heads up... I ended up returning my gen SMP to Tourneau for the full 3K and change refund because it was sent to Omega (get this) 5 F**king times and each time it came back, the crown / tube threads were stripped. It was sent to the NJ repair center once and back to Switzerland (I have this documented) 4 TIMES and still had the screwed up crown... depressing stuff... I'm not sure as to what Omega's deal is but...watch out with those parts! Bump for info since I don't know the proper part number but I'm sure someone here does... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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