xelorrolex Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Hi folks I apologise to post here but would like to read and find your assistance. Please Mods, if I'm wrong, feel free to move the post on the appropriate subforum. Let's go to the point now: I tried to modify the case of my new 5513 w swiss ETA 2836 and make the crown guards thiny as I saw here on a tutorial. No prob to remove the stem. But when i tried to replace it , no way ! No clic, the dipple who normally block the stem in the case do not pop up back and the stem stays loose. Furthermore , it is not possible to set the time. I can rewind the watch though. Is there a trick to replace the stem properly ? Sorry for my bad english, I hope I'm understandable. I tried the "Search button" but did'nt find what I was looking for ... Your help should be higly appreciated, please, I'm hopeless Regards Xel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Sounds like you pressed the stem release button incorrectly (too hard). You need your keyless works reset. Watchsmith, or search. Some say its easy, but I would probably do further damage. At least you weren't attacked by.... MAXIPAD MAN!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Yikes...both @ P4 and the OP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xelorrolex Posted November 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Yikes...both @ P4 and the OP. Yikes ? @ P4, I understand but Me ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Its an easy 10minute fix for the novice, dont fret. find Bazzs keyless works tutorial on this forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xelorrolex Posted November 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Its an easy 10minute fix for the novice, dont fret. find Bazzs keyless works tutorial on this forum 10 minutes fix ?!? I guess you overestimate me, Dude I found the tutorial, but I still don't dare to do this job by myself I m gonna try to find some helpfull collaboration with a watchsmith, here in EU Thank you for your help either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 It's not a difficult fix at all. If you can remove the dial and hands, you can reset the keyless works. With dial and hands removed, this is what you should see. Since you're working on a 5513 no-date, you may or may not have the datewheel installed under the dial; I've seen some instances where the datewheel is still present, even though the watch may be a no-date. So, I'll start with the datewheel: Press this spring in to release tension on the datewheel teeth: Lift the datewheel and slide it off. You should now see something like this: Check these set levers to make sure they are engaged properly: Chances are, one of these are out of alignment. A visual check should confirm that. Just re-adjust and you should be fine. Install in reverse order, and always remember to only use a 1.2mm screwdriver tip to engage the release button for the stem on these! Best of luck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xelorrolex Posted November 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 ... " and always remember to only use a 1.2mm screwdriver tip to engage the release button for the stem on these!" ... That's obviously what I didn't and the origin of my problem. Thank you so much for your help, it's highly appreciated. Now, i know why you're so renowned over here ! Xel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Hope I was able to help, even if just a little. Best of luck with your project! Cheers, //ubi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Go Ubi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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