if i may offer i suggestion...

Dec 14, 2010,15:57 PM
 

you'll notice that when you remove the bezel, you can see the split-stem. hopefully, you can see the connection where the male meets the female. it will save quite a bit of wear and tear on this piece if you align the junction so that the movement can be gently pryed directly out of the case.

may manufacturers used the split stem of course, but i'm thinking back to vintage Hamilton tech manual and this was the procedure recommended.

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 By: playtime : December 10th, 2010-10:58

Ah, you make it look so easy!

 
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 By: Tick Talk : December 10th, 2010-15:48

if i may offer i suggestion...

 
 By: eterna-fan : December 14th, 2010-15:57

Thanks for the pictures.

 
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