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I have a problem with my Omega 1012, where the winding stem doesn't stay in place, it can be pushed in and it winds the mechanism, but if you go to pull it out to change the date or time it simply comes straight out.

 

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Any help will be appreciated :)

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Hi,

  You could have one of several issues. The easiest one is that stem just isn't set completely under the set lever. Might try to push down on set lever pin and push crown a bit more into watch, gently. This condition would still allow watch to be wound but since stem isn't set properly it will just pull right out. Other issues are a bit more complicated. Set lever may be broken. You may be able to check this by removing stem and looking into the hole and trying to see the tip of the set lever that holds stem in place and it also is what helps move works to change position from winding to setting. Also the set lever spring may be worn out and not holding proper tension on set lever. I also suppose it's possible that the end of the stem may be broken or eroded allowing the stem to slip under the set lever. Judging from the picture alone my best guess is that stem just isn't into watch far enough. Crown should fit snug to case when all the way in.

 

Hope I was of some help,

Charles K

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