1680 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 Hello, today I eventually got my final part to finish my 1016. I got a new stem, but the problem is it is to long. Can anyone give me a hint how to figure out how long it should be? Thanks!
highoeyazmuhudee Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 did you just buy one stem? if so you might be waiting for a few more before you can finish your watch. you can cut it approximate but its mostly trial and error to get it just right. you also have to factor in rounding the end or you could very likely cross thread your crown barrel (which happened to me). its safe to have 3-5 in reserve just in case. the stems have that little bump towards the end to keep it from being pushed too far in the movement. if you measure from where the bump would sit out side the movement when its in the winding position to the end of the crown tube with calipers that is approximate , cut - then fine tune the length -just grind it down from there with a dremel wheel, keep it plumb flat. round the end of the stem against a round wheel like on a lathe, demagnetize and youre done. some people might tell you, just cut it and youre done, and who knows maybe you ll get lucky by doing just that.
1680 Posted November 7, 2011 Author Report Posted November 7, 2011 Thank you for this very detailed instruction! Yes, I have just one stem, waited 4 weeks to get it. And with your method I just needed one stem Cheers
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