Nimitz 0 Posted June 19, 2011 A couple of months ago I bought a Constantin Durmont Tourbillon watch, it's basically a Chinese tourbillon from a made up pseudo German brand. I quite like the watch, overall quality is good and accuracy is stunning, it consistently runs +- 1 second fast per day. But now I have a problem, the stem broke! I ordered a assorted stem mixture on ebay, containing 200 different stems, so there should be one that fits. However, I have difficulties removing the movement from the case. Anyone who knows how to do this? Note: part of the broken stem I still in the movement and I can't reach it to pull it out... Here are some photos of the watch/movement: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted June 19, 2011 It looks like you've removed the screws holding the movement to the movement ring? Could be a tight fit and just need some gentle persuasion?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted June 19, 2011 It looks like you've removed the screws holding the movement to the movement ring? Could be a tight fit and just need some gentle persuasion?? was thinking the SAME thing. BUT, the stem that is stuck is gonna be a bugger (holding the movement in a little) what i would do is one of two things. 1) press the stem removal button, and use a tiny screw driver to "pry" out the stem (from the movement out) 2) press stem removal button, and get a decent magnet (like the telescoping ones used in automotive shops to get lost/dropped bolts etc) and allow the magnet to pull the stem out. once the button is pressed (not TOO HARD by the way) it could also drop out with a gentle tap. keep us posted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted June 20, 2011 Some good suggestions Will a magnet risk magnetizing the movement, though?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theflyingdutchman 0 Posted June 20, 2011 (edited) Send it back to where you bought it! Tourbies are a nightware to repair! Edited June 20, 2011 by theflyingdutchman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nimitz 0 Posted June 20, 2011 (edited) Member X, there were no screws, this is how it was when I opened it! Mabye thats the reason the stem broke in the first place... Gonna try mike's suggestions and post the results. Flyingdutchman, I would never touch the actual movement, but replacing a stem is easy, tourbillon or not. Edited June 20, 2011 by Nimitz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
level z 0 Posted June 27, 2011 (edited) hate broken stems ... mine had to remove dial to get to it .. hopes yours not as serious ... good luck ... Edited June 27, 2011 by level z Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted June 27, 2011 Some good suggestions Will a magnet risk magnetizing the movement, though?? Possibly, but if it does any watchmaker can run it thru a demag for you. Takes about 20 seconds. Col Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
