Replacement Timex stem

[Gatorade]

I inherited this Timex from my father two years ago. He had a few other watches but wore this one on a regular basis. I replaced the battery when I got it and am really pleased with it. So while changing the date and adjusting the time the stem broke right at the crown. So a couple questions. Where would I find a replacement stem? How would I be able to get the broken section off the crown? Would I need to replace the stem and crown together? Thanks for the replies.

[grsnovi]

Good looking watch!

Without a lot of trouble, it would likely be easiest for you to replace BOTH the crown and stem. You could replace just the stem but you'd need to be able to extract the broken threaded piece from the crown and you likely don't have the tools.

If the crown has a logo that you feel the need to keep you'll need to source a Timex crown.

I suspect you're going to need to know what the movement is to identify the stem. I can't tell from looking at your photos how old the watch is, what it may have been called at the time or what is on the inside. If you can post a photo of the movement somebody here may be able to identify it.

If you can identify the movement (open it up and locate any identifying markings or at least get a measurement of the movement diameter) you can look here for various suppliers - depending where you're located, there will be somebody nearby who can supply you with both. Going with a generic crown will be easier than finding a branded one.

https://www.watchfix.com/2019/11/08/watch-parts-tools-suppliers/

[Gatorade]

I was able to get a couple pics of it open. It is stamped “TMX PHILIPPINES”

[grsnovi]

What does the crown look like?

Although I haven't worked on any quartz (or Timex) watches, I suspect there will be folks here who have. They may be able to help based on the photos above but there may also be more information on the specific movement on the dial side of the movement.

If you enter "Timex" in the SEARCH field at the top of the page, you'll get 2105 topics where Timex can be found. You might reach out to @mbwatch who has recently completed a couple of Timex projects.

Edited September 16, 2022 by grsnovi
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[Gatorade]

4 hours ago, grsnovi said:

What does the crown look like?

Although I haven't worked on any quartz (or Timex) watches, I suspect there will be folks here who have. They may be able to help based on the photos above but there may also be more information on the specific movement on the dial side of the movement.

If you enter "Timex" in the SEARCH field at the top of the page, you'll get 2105 topics where Timex can be found. You might reach out to @mbwatch who has recently completed a couple of Timex projects.

The crown is a bit worn and rough. I wanted to keep it though because it was a part my father would have touched. In researching replacement Timex stems it seems they are replaced as one piece together. So in order to get it functional again I could replace them together and then later try to remove the broken stem from the crown. 

[HectorLooi]

Timex stems and crowns usually come together. Unlike regular watch stems and crowns that are screwed together, Timex crowns are friction fitted.

The replacement stem has to match the movement as well as the case. Are there any numbers on the caseback or the dial?

[Gatorade]

I was reading some other threads here and found cousinsuk.com. I found this m903 movement that looks identical

https://www.cousinsuk.com/sku/details/timex-movements/m903m

That site did not have the stem. The site below has an entire m903 movement and says it comes with a stem. The pic doesn’t show a crown but would that stem be the correct one I need?

https://allwatchparts.com/TIMEX-M903-Watch-Movement_p_562.html

[mbwatch]

17 hours ago, grsnovi said:

You might reach out to @mbwatch who has recently completed a couple of Timex projects.

I'm afraid all I can offer with regard to a quartz Timex is that years before I ever attempted repair, I had two Expeditions fail with exactly the same crown/stem break as the OP has here.

[Gatorade]

Thanks to the knowledge and suggestions from this site I was able to pretty much identify the movement and the part number for the stem. This was information I didn’t have before. Finding the part is another journey but I want to thank the replies and I will continue searching!

[grsnovi]

Take notes and save links while watching this video about sourcing parts. It's pretty good.

[musicus]

How can I find a source for a replacement movement (or mechansim) for my Timex Expedition? I like the dial, I just to find the movement. Thanks.

[HectorLooi]

5 hours ago, musicus said:

How can I find a source for a replacement movement (or mechansim) for my Timex Expedition? I like the dial, I just to find the movement. Thanks.

I think your best bet would be to find a donor watch on eBay.