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Hi everyone,

please bear in mind that this is my first attempt of repair of this type so I might not have the right terminology of things, if so I apologise for that.

i recently acquired this Tag heuer 2000 series 973.006, however for some reason the crown does not push fully inside the case/tube and seems to be locked at the date selection. 
In other words, I can’t pop it in as it’s blocked so by moving the crown it is changing the date. If I pop the crown out once it then moves the hands. Which makes me thinking especially looking at the gap between the crown and the case that there is one more step to put it in.

Checked the crown which seems to be the right diameter, could it be due to the stem being too long or unadapted for this movement ? Which direction should I start to fix it up ?

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On 3/11/2024 at 5:07 PM, Jojotime said:

Hi everyone,

please bear in mind that this is my first attempt of repair of this type so I might not have the right terminology of things, if so I apologise for that.

i recently acquired this Tag heuer 2000 series 973.006, however for some reason the crown does not push fully inside the case/tube and seems to be locked at the date selection. 
In other words, I can’t pop it in as it’s blocked so by moving the crown it is changing the date. If I pop the crown out once it then moves the hands. Which makes me thinking especially looking at the gap between the crown and the case that there is one more step to put it in.

Checked the crown which seems to be the right diameter, could it be due to the stem being too long or unadapted for this movement ? Which direction should I start to fix it up ?

Hi there,

Is the crown 'screw in' type, or 'normal'?

From what You say, I will assume it is normal type. If so, then You would need to do this checks:

Take out the stem with the crown and take out the movement from the case. Then, test

1. If the crown (with the stem) goes on tube/case normally to the end. If not, see if there is some obsticle inside the crown that needs to be cleaned/removed.

2. Put the stem back in movement, but without the case. Check if all functions as it should.

Neverenoughwatches Distinguished Member

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On 3/11/2024 at 3:07 PM, Jojotime said:

Hi everyone,

please bear in mind that this is my first attempt of repair of this type so I might not have the right terminology of things, if so I apologise for that.

i recently acquired this Tag heuer 2000 series 973.006, however for some reason the crown does not push fully inside the case/tube and seems to be locked at the date selection. 
In other words, I can’t pop it in as it’s blocked so by moving the crown it is changing the date. If I pop the crown out once it then moves the hands. Which makes me thinking especially looking at the gap between the crown and the case that there is one more step to put it in.

Checked the crown which seems to be the right diameter, could it be due to the stem being too long or unadapted for this movement ? Which direction should I start to fix it up ?

I've had this before, the gasket in the crown had swelled up probably from someone trying to clean in naptha. Do as Nev suggested, have the movement out of the case and make sure that the gasket will slide over the tube. If that is ok then start looking at the stem for correct length. 

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CYCLOPS WRT Addict

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it should have a screw-down crown, a picture of the movement would help, should be ETA, the newer replacement movement has a really small pin on the setting lever that holds it in its perspective place, it breaks sometimes but any of these movements could use lubrication in the setting, the o-ring in the crown can be replaced if needed too..... 

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I have a similar issue. I have a 2000 series (WE1110-R) with a 955.112 movement. The crown clicks out for time and date adjustment, but will not screw down to lock/secure. I cannot figure out how to remove the stem from the movement. Any advice is welcome!

Also if there is a known parts source, that would be helpful...

AndyGSi Distinguished Member

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Welcome to the forum

The silver button on the right with the arrow pointing to it is the stem release.

Parts will be dependant if the problem is with the crown or the case tube thread.

It could be as simple as a build up of debris in the crown.

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Andy is correct, the case tube has inside threads as well as the crown,  and they might be damaged or compromised, Star Time shows some Tag parts and maybe a search on Jules Borel, CasKer Co., Twin City or Eslinger might reveal more too, good luck....

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