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Re: Seamaster winding with the crown

: Now that I remember, I think the crown did used
: to do that (pop out) but not anymore. It
: seems like that happened when I got the
: watch back from the shop, though I can't be
: certain. Is it possible that they must have
: done something to the watch to have caused
: that "malfunction"? I keep reading
: about how there's many inexperienced watch
: repairers working at these places.

: At this point, it seems like I'm going to have
: to send my watch back again...uggh.

It's certainly possible that whoever last worked on your watch broke your crown in the process. Based on what you've described, your watch definitely needs to be repaired again. I'm sorry to hear about your bad luck, but hopefully the watch will be back on your wrist soon.

Good luck,
John

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