blackbard Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Before I pull the crown from a 7750 or 7753 I wanted to know if I pull while in the time setting position or when in the winding position like on ETA 6497s. Please confirm. I seem to have seen it done both ways... Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peyups Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 Is it important to pull the stem/crown off on the 6497 in the winding position? As I have taken it off always in the time setting position.. 7750 and 7753s crown removal is best on the time setting position so that you are sure nothing pops/jumps off on the keyless works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 By crown...I think you mean removing the stem (which is attached to the crown). Contrary to what Peyups has said above, The Zigmeister's recommendation is always to pull a 7750 from the winding position as it reduces problems on re-insertion. You can search for his posts on this. Other member's opinions have varied on this one...I follow Zig's advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbard Posted December 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 Is it important to pull the stem/crown off on the 6497 in the winding position? As I have taken it off always in the time setting position.. 7750 and 7753s crown removal is best on the time setting position so that you are sure nothing pops/jumps off on the keyless works. On manual winders, I remove the stem as Mr. Toad corrected in the setting position. Thanks for the response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbard Posted December 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 By crown...I think you mean removing the stem (which is attached to the crown). Contrary to what Peyups has said above, The Zigmeister's recommendation is always to pull a 7750 from the winding position as it reduces problems on re-insertion. You can search for his posts on this. Other member's opinions have varied on this one...I follow Zig's advice. Thanks! Having a tough time searching lately...Must be getting old... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 Thanks! Having a tough time searching lately...Must be getting old... I know...it's not easy. My quick search was this one (not the A7750 specific one...but at least it's an automatic ETA): Zig's Stem Removal in Winding Position He's said this a few times in various posts...not a specific topic...that makes it difficult to find as it's buried in the threads in various places. Aaarrrrgggh!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbard Posted December 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 You are the man! Thanks for your assistance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peyups Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Toad has always been helpful! The advice I gave you is the advice given to me by my watchsmith thou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbard Posted December 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Thanks Peyups. It is much appreciated. I was able to do the removal and reinstallation without issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Toad has always been helpful! The advice I gave you is the advice given to me by my watchsmith thou. I've seen it go the other way too by qualified watchmakers. I used to do it in the timesetting position and never had problems...but after reading Zig say to do it in the winding position...I switched...still no problems. It's less of an issue if you know how to fix the keyless works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbard Posted December 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 I can fix the simple 6497 but not bold enough to touch the 7750 yet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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