Modding: How To Cut a Crown Stem

[@astrayproductions]

This is the only correct tutorial on youtube, many don’t mention to compress the crown stem into the movement before measuring the distance between the crown guard and the crown base. Very important. Kudos to u man. I wasted many stems before coming across this video. Thanks brother!

[@davidkarp4593]

I come back to this video every time I have to cut a stem. Thanks again Pete!

[@cseivard]

I have a broken crown just waiting for the watch! (I am recovering from a stroke, as soon as my hand works,! Will give it a try.)

[@ivanjo6478]

May I ask, when you measure, you got 6.12mm but when you cut, you use 7.14mm what is the discrepancy between those two measurements?

[@ivanproenza8400]

It looks like the difference is the size of the clipper

[@desire68frogman98]

That build is gonna be real nice Pete😉😉😉

[@drwindsurf]

This is a great how-to. I have cut and replaced stems before but I have never thought to use my calipers...I liked all the little tips 😊👍

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Thanks man!!! Glad it was helpful!

[@Bassel07013]

this is a fantastic demonstration. Had issues with my build and this cleared up why. Thanks for posting

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Awesome, love when the vid is helpful!

[@502bdubb]

Awesome video, Pete! Very easy to follow. Keep the mod vids coming!

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Thank you! Hope it's useful.

[@richardhalliday6469]

Great step by tuition - much obliged

[@davidkarp4593]

Great video. Super helpful. Thanks!

[@ChrisRogersTheAngryChef]

Just finished my first watch and this was the last thing. I eyeballed it and cut without measuring. Got it right the first try by some miracle... The second hand was a totally different experience, however.

[@devia1988]

Thanks mate, this was an excellent vid!

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Thank you!!!

[@mojoe7951]

Excellent excellent tutorial vid. Really helpful. Thanks Pete 👍👍👍

[@TennesseeMike]

You make it look easy.

[@ChillinwitWatches]

That's cause it is! Lol

[@Martin000-45]

Super helpful demonstration!!! Thanks a bunch!!

[@WildCountryLeather]

Well done dude. Helped out a lot.

[@doofy28]

I was into modding but I never leaned how to properly cut a stem. Thanks.

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Cool man, I thought it might be a topic not often addressed.

[@steveferguson9965]

Do you know where I can purchase spring loaded screw-down crowns? I can't find anyone who advertises them with those words. Thanks

[@cosmalas7742]

Between the crown stem cutting and the second hand installation the current build is a massive pain

[@ChillinwitWatches]

It gets easier, but yea, pain is part of the experience! 😂

[@Robbie-sv6wq]

Pin Vice. 💥

[@8studio]

Hi, recently I brought a new movement to replace the old movement, and it uses a different stem. So I need to remove the old stem from the original crown, so that I attach the new stem to the original crown. Can you please show us how to remove the old stem from the crown? 🙏

[@jeffreyarchambault9706]

Great vid! Your technique is a lot easier than mine. Do you have a certain brand of pin vices that you recommend? Amazon has too many to choose from.

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Thanks man! I think I got myb pin code from Otto Frei when I did the timezone online watchmaking course.

[@jeffreyarchambault9706]

@@ChillinwitWatches Otto Frei sounds familiar, I think I thought about taking that course last year. I'm just ordering one with the most reviews and stars.

[@ChillinwitWatches]

@@jeffreyarchambault9706 word, I'm sure they are all fine! That course is quite cool!

[@ricardocastrofuentes8749]

So guitars and watches . . . Sounds familiar, except that my strat is Fiesta Red

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Sweet! Why do these two go together so well!

[@JDRichard]

Thread lock not thread locker:) I did laugh at the other words that you used to like pinch vice

[@lucymellace2906]

What power Optivisor do you use and where did you pick up the Pin Vise?

[@ChillinwitWatches]

It's a 4x + 2.5. I got both it and the pin vise from ofrei

[@matthewsalomone3800]

I'd like to know that as well

[@JonothanWeitz]

@@ChillinwitWatches thank you

[@imanuelyonatanfreudian]

what this name tool like bollpoint?

[@sonnypena194]

I’ve bought 2 factory crown with a long stem,using pinch vise gripping crown the stem will spin but will not spin off. I’ve heated the stem thinking theirs glue preventing the stem to thread out of the crown.Ever hear of that.Funny thing both crown and stems do the same they won’t even tighten up factory Seiko 007 factory parts.

[@ChillinwitWatches]

The factory skx007 crown and stem are one piece, the stem doesn't screw out

[@sonnypena194]

@@ChillinwitWatches oh k that’s terrible don’t know what good they be if you can’t remove stem to trim.thanks for letting me know guess I’ll pick up a couple with no stems,thanks again.

[@sonnypena194]

Pete you were 100% correct these stems don’t need cut down they fit the case and movement right of the bags part number 1E70A3SNW0.

[@ChillinwitWatches]

@@sonnypena194 yep! They may not fit every aftermarket case, but they will certainly fit the SKX case! Glad you got it figured out!

[@piquetuk]

I'm re brushing a bracelet as I'm watching this.

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Nice man, scotch Brite?

[@piquetuk]

@@ChillinwitWatches Brillo pad, it's like scotch brite on one side sponge on the other. I've actually managed to get a decent sized scratch in the case down to just faint dots by hand, a few more days it'll be gone then just the mineral glass to do. I need a special $20 glass Polywatch, I've never tried it before.

[@ChillinwitWatches]

@@piquetuk I was about to buy some diamond paste to do a mineral crystal, didn't know they made a poly for that! I'll have to check it out!

[@GabrielSkolderblad]

How do I know which crown fit my watch? It's a San Martin Watch with a NH35.

[@ChillinwitWatches]

You need to know the tap # for the threads on the crown tube, then get a crown with the same tap #.

[@GabrielSkolderblad]

@@ChillinwitWatches Ok is that the tap size in the NH35 whick is Tap 10 or do you mean the that i need the measurements of the watch case?

[@ChillinwitWatches]

@@GabrielSkolderblad yes, to take an nh35 stem. But is it a screw down crown?

[@GabrielSkolderblad]

@@ChillinwitWatches It's a SN020-G and it's a screwdown crown. It looks like it's a standard Seiko crown on it. I would like to change it to a more Rolex looking crown.

[@ChillinwitWatches]

@@GabrielSkolderblad you just have to make sure the crown also accepts the threads on the case.

[@desire68frogman98]

I say the wrong thing all the time on my vids Pete. I’m old though lol

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Oh man, the only I do more is completely forget to say things at all!

[@desire68frogman98]

Chillin' wit' Watches Same here, even after writing notes 🤣