DR3M3L 4 Posted March 16, 2014 Got this Big Pilot rep for repair yesterday and can't even find how to release the stem! :o I'm really getting into a war with this watch already :P Anyone knows the answer? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Left Coast Guy 24 Posted March 16, 2014 I'd need a bit more high res image to be of real help, but try this -- pull out the crown and move it back in several times, while paying close attention if any of the screws move while you do it. Usually if there is a screw holding the stem it will pivot slightly when you pull out the crown. Otherwise, pull out the crown all the way, and see if there is a tab that presents itself when the crown is all the way out. Then I think you depress the tab to remove the stem. Those are the two other common stem release mechanisms I am aware of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Left Coast Guy 24 Posted March 16, 2014 Thanks. Looks like a Seagull Mov't. See this thread from RWI: http://www.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php?t=91992 In case you're not a member: "See where the stem threads disappear under the bridge about a 1/4 of the way up the movement? Look to the right of that and up just a tiny bit and you will see a hole with a tiny pin in the center of it. OK now once you find that VERY VERY CAREFULLY push that pin in as you are pulling the stem out BUT and this is a HUGE BUT..it is super easy to push too far and screw the keyless movement up..so remember it only need be pushed the least bit so proceed with caution." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DR3M3L 4 Posted March 16, 2014 I found the trick! Thanks Monty assisted on Whatsapp with his cheapie IWC and it worked Repair started from here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P4GTR 0 Posted March 16, 2014 yep its the little indent on that lever to the right of the stem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted March 16, 2014 Come on then Joran, share, how do you release the stem on this movement? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twofake 0 Posted March 16, 2014 Come on then Joran, share, how do you release the stem on this movement? Yes and with pictures please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DR3M3L 4 Posted March 16, 2014 yep its the little indent on that lever to the right of the stem. This is indeed true, but didn't work for me till I released some pressure by unscrewing the screw at the right of the lever This is how SSTEEL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted March 17, 2014 Aha, so that lever I mentioned via PM? Near that one.? Glad you got it sorted mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DR3M3L 4 Posted March 17, 2014 Aha, so that lever I mentioned via PM? Near that one.? Glad you got it sorted mate When the crown is in winding position their will be a lever visible with a small hole/pin (whatever it is...). Just like some of the seiko movements First it didn't work, maybe because I was too careful, scared to break something. When pussing it with a bit more power it worked and the stem came out The repair is done and the watch will be returned to the owner today Glad I learned something again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted March 17, 2014 So I was right then, re the reference to Seiko in that pm Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DR3M3L 4 Posted March 17, 2014 So I was right then, re the reference to Seiko in that pm Congrats! Yes you where right! You just deserved claps........? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
