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    Stuck crown, any remedies?

    Took my Explorer I out the safe a couple of weeks ago and could not for the life of me move the crown. Any methods to loosening it up?

    The watch was purchased from a forum member earlier this year who purchased it from Hackett Watches, so if all else fails hoping they have a warranty that's transferable, anyone have any experience of Hackett warranties?

    Thanks in advance.

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    Does the 'lateral wiggle' trick work, or will it not pull at all?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maysie View Post
    Does the 'lateral wiggle' trick work, or will it not pull at all?
    Yes won't even unscrew!

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    Crikey. I have never had that.
    Stuck seal I guess?

    That would be a warranty return for me as I suspect it will keep happening even if you free it this time.

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    Crossed thread...
    "Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."

    'Populism, the last refuge of a Tory scoundrel'.

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    Sounds ominous. Not sure it was a crossed thread, don't recall getting any problem tightening it.

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    If it were cheaper i'd slowly heat the crown (at the expense of melting the o-ring)

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    Use a plier with plastic jaws. Just need more torque than your fingers can manage.

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    At the risk of sounding deeply patronising, are you turning it the right way?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 744ER View Post
    Use a plier with plastic jaws. Just need more torque than your fingers can manage.
    Thanks 744, what's the worst that can happen, I wreck the crown and it needs a service?

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    Well whaddya know, it worked! Crown coverded with micro fibre cloth and pair of pliers, bosh. Thanks all!



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    Quote Originally Posted by Papa Hotel View Post
    At the risk of sounding deeply patronising, are you turning it the right way?
    Ha very fair question

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