Jump to content

Nixon Patriot Crown came off.


Recommended Posts

So the crown on this Nixon Patriot has come off.  I bought this used and knowing it had this issue.  Now I'm trying to figure out if it can be fixed.  The stem isn't attached and i cant tell if the stem can be reattached or if its broken.  Anyone here have any advice or idea of how to go about fixing this?

Screen Shot 2019-01-22 at 11.18.29 AM.png

Screen Shot 2019-01-22 at 11.18.25 AM.png

Screen Shot 2019-01-22 at 11.18.19 AM.png

Screen Shot 2019-01-22 at 11.18.13 AM.png

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Is it broken , or has it become unscrewed? either way you will have to remove the back and extract the stem from the movement.if it is broken you are looking at a new crown and stem , If unscrewed you will have to screw it back on snugly.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

The stem is likely broken. Mark has a great video on how to fit a new stem. It's posted on YouTube and it takes all the guess work out of it. 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_Vt-zJ1ju4

Edited by TexasDon
insert link
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Hi  If parts are a bit dodgy you can get stem extenders which screw onto  the original

stem and cut to length,  Assuming its not a two part stem  its a case of taking off the back

and removing the broken bits and a new stem, Whats the watch movement, a picture would 

of help in identifying whats required

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Ok, thanks guys.  I actually dont have the watch yet.  Its in the mail and these are the photos i have.  I'll check it out further once it get here.  Hopefully i'll be able to use an extender to fix this.  I'm not sure how i would find the correct stem for this but i'll update with more detailed photos once i receive it and get everyones opinions.  Much appreciated.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

its a swiss quartz movement.  Is there any guide or way to find out the model number of the stem?  I haven't been able to find anything.  Or if i remove it will i be able to compare it to photos online to find the correct one?  wasn't sure if these can be purchased aftermarket or if they are direct from the manufacturer.  sorry for my ignorance.  thanks for the help.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Once the watch is in your possession, open the case back and the movement number should be stamped or printed directly on the movement. Search for that movement's documentation and you should find the correct part number for a new stem. Personally, I would only consider using a stem extender if a new, full length stem isn't available.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

awesome, thanks.  I got some more photos.  it looks like the stem broke off right at the post attached to the crown.  So it could be a problem getting the small broken piece out of there.  only the smallest bit is sticking out.  I think.  The photos arent super high quality. here is the photo that looks like that to me.  i'll figure something out.  I got the watch for 45 and otherwise couldnt have afforded it so i'll give it my best to fix it.  I'm usually pretty good when it comes to these types of things.  Thanks for the knowledge.  

Screen Shot 2019-01-22 at 3.00.42 PM.png

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Got the watch.  so it does seem that the stem is broken off just at the base of the crown, where there isnt enough of the stem sticking out to unscrew it.  I tried to super glue a nut to it so i could unscrew it but theres just not enough surface area.  contacted nixon to see if the can sell me a replacement crown but havn't heard back yet.  the other option would be to get a small (1mm or so) size tube and put it over the post on the crown and over the stem and secure with liquid weld.  But until i decide, i was able to rotate the stem with needle nose pliers and set the time and the watch is working perfectly.  and the crown is a screw down so it stays on for now.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

so they wont send me any parts.  they will only let me send it in to be serviced which im sure is more expensive than i want to spend.  so unless i can find a nixon watch that is broken for parts and has a good matching crown, i'm probably SOL unless i can rig it somehow. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I can see that my movement is a Ronda 6004.B Swiss R9.  Looks like i can get a replacement stem for about $6. I really want to be able to use the original crown because it has the watch logo and exact color match but I dont see how i can do that without finding one off a broken watch or something.  I'm looking into finding a replacement crown for this but I'm also confused on exactly how to order it, which size, threads, etc.  Also having trouble finding the dark gun metal color to match.  If anyone has any tips or advice let me know.  Thanks.IMG_3522.JPG.a1e929181704dc8f2e06d02791cde213.JPG

IMG_3532.JPG

IMG_3531.JPG

IMG_3533.JPG

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Find a crown to fit the specs in the attached file:

I would take the crown to a good professional watchmaker and inquire about the possibility of saving the crown. There comes a time to swallow our pride and call in the pros. He may well be able to order a new crown, should that be needed, as he's in the business.

 

Ronda 6004.B_Stem.pdf

Link to comment
Share on other sites



  • Recently Browsing

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Topics

  • Posts

    • Hello and welcome from Leeds, England. 
    • Hi All, I'm Geoff and I've been working on/with watches and clocks since I was thirteen. My dad was a watchmaker and while he did not want me in the field as a profession, I've always maintained a pretty good working knowledge. In the '70's I kinda got pulled back into things because Quartz revolution began and he only had limited electronic knowledge. So we combined skills. He the watchmaker and me the electronics tech. Being here in NY helped because we got to know the folks from Bulova, Seiko, Citizen, and WOSIC. H.B. Freid was my Dad's teacher and I was fortunate enough to get to know him too. I still maintain a bench here at home and occasionally work on watches for friends although the hands aren't what they used to be. Not going to be working on any FHF59 or AS1012's any time soon. Oddly enough though my years working with the field taught me how to work on almost anything else mechanical and mostly electronic. Since I was the one in the family who maintained Dad's cleaning and timing machines. those experiences carried over quite nicely into the worlds of recording and audio as well as others. I look forward to the discussions and maybe still learning a trick or two. Cheers to all and nice to be here.  
    • The best and almost only way to achieve the magical £ 4.04 individual watch cost is via the loophole ploy of job lot buys Ross. Dividing down the outlay by the number of watches purchased. I've managed it many times in the past, this then gives you the extra edge of choosing any watch from that lot. Maybe we should have an all time winner, whos prepared to troll  through the last four years of posts and pick some worthy contenders. Unfortunately i have a poorly shoulder so i cant raise my right hand and my left shoulder is out in sympathy for my right shoulder. Put your right hand up if you think i talk a load of bull 💩     🖐 Tom's comment is purely restricted to  the Bergeon culture of " lets rip off everyone on the planet " Voted , i thought to keep it in pounds as originally designed and out of respect for Andy . Personally i would have kept the £4.04 as I'm very traditionalist and dont like change but i know how hard you overseas guys are finding it and i believe in fair play. I expect to be posting the occasional Omega or Longines but then you brought this on yourself so dont get jealous Scott 😆
    • Ah but, will you count DIY versions.
    • £10.00 is not a huge amount for a watch these days with the increased asking prices. Let’s count ourselves lucky we don’t have this for tools, it would be £404.00 🤪   Tom
×
×
  • Create New...