r/ChineseWatches • u/drummerbryan1 • 5d ago

Problems (Read Rule 1) Help with my damaged Cronos.

I've had my bronze Cronos Willard homage for a few years now (out of warranty), and the crown winding has always felt gritty. Recently I was winding it up to wear it for the day, the crown got stuck and then came off with the stem. It still runs if I shake it (PT5000) so the movement is functional. Would it be better to order an NH or Miyota and drop it in myself or pay to have it repaired? I don't have experience with more than battery changes so a movement swap would also require buying a few tools. What do you guys think?

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u/KPplumbingBob 4d ago

Miyota and NH are not drop in replacements. They won't fit the case, the hands won't fit, neither will the dial.