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How do you remove the stem, crystal etc...?


gt rider

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I'm fairly new to repairs and I can't seem to find a good tutorial online on how to take apart some watches. I'm starting to work on mostly 21j watches and some quartz and I would like to clean both sides of the glass, remove the stem and things of the like.

Can anyone help me on how to remove a stem so I can take out the movement and clean it up?

Thanks!

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Usually there's a tiny screw or pushbutton on the movement right where the stem is inserted. Read the tutorials here, it is remarkably easy to booger it up.

Ask me how I know......

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My prediction is that shortly after you learn how to remove the stem, you'll be learning how to repair the keyless works ;)

But don't be discouraged, there's so much pleasure to be had in working on your own watches.

Read the tutos, ask questions, take your time, and learn from your mistakes.

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