TAG-H repair suggestions

[physprof]

The winder on my Carerra detached itself this morning...ar$e.

Sugestions of places for a repair beyond trotting off to approved high street TAG-H outlets greatly appreciated.

[CocoUK]

Baa, I hate seeing these threads as I know it is inevitable that mine will pop off at some point

I believe Chealwatch have been recommended in the past, Tagexchange use them for alot of work.
http://www.chealwatch.com/Tag/Tagheuer.htm

[physprof]

NeMiSiS said:

Has the stem sheared off inside the crown ?

Indeed I think so, centre of crown has remains of stem in middle and you can just about see other end inside watch body.

[t8cmf]

Is this a common problem that plagues the TH Carrera?

I was thinking of getting one of these.

[glazbagun]

t8cmf said:

Is this a common problem that plagues the TH Carrera?

I was thinking of getting one of these.

It's a ~.9mm threaded piece of steel, so no different to any other watch, though things like crown guards and screw down crowns make it a little less likely on chunky divers watches.

[t8cmf]

glazbagun said:

t8cmf said:

Is this a common problem that plagues the TH Carrera?

I was thinking of getting one of these.

It's a ~.9mm threaded piece of steel, so no different to any other watch, though things like crown guards and screw down crowns make it a little less likely on chunky divers watches.

It's a shame really as I really like the design. I guess I'll pay a bit more and get an Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch instead. I've already got a fullsize Seamaster Auto and really wanted another brand but there aren't that many I like.

[physprof]

glazbagun said:

It's a ~.9mm threaded piece of steel, so no different to any other watch, though things like crown guards and screw down crowns make it a little less likely on chunky divers watches.

Indeed, my Railmaster is better in that respect.

So any other suggestions for where to go for good and reputable repair.....? Anyone else?

(BTW had the Carerra about five years - sort of daily wearer to potect leather straps of other watches.]

[Importr]

The stem is the same grade supplied with all ETA 7750's; whether its in a TAG, Breitling or Omega etc.

From your pic, it looks like there's not enough meat left on the stem (crown side) to extract it. Meaning that you need a new crown, aswell as a stem.

It must've taken a fair few knocks to have broken it, it's quite a tough little piece of metal!

Watches.co.uk also offer a repair service....