Pulled the stem , help?

[Mike on a bike]

Pulled the stem on my 6497 Manual Winding with Swan's Neck Regulator ,Helenarou Pilot B-Uhr Flieger Watch.

Am I scr*wed or is there a fix.

[freddy333]

Either the stem was not locked in the movement & it fell out or the stem broke off. In either case, you will need to remove the caseback.

In the case of the former possibility, you will need to loosen or press the stem locking device, reinsert the stem & then lock it in place. In the case of the latter possibility, you will need to purchase a new stem & install it.

If you lack the tools/knowledge, I would take it to a local watchmaker (an easy fix for a watchmaker).

[Mike on a bike]

freddy yes have a guy will send it over, not that handy. Thanks , just was trying to find out how big a problem I had. Does not seem broken came out with tube, will wind just not set time.

[freddy333]

Your movement will look slightly different, but, basically, the set lever has a pin that sits in a channel in the stem &, normally, it is locked into place when the locking pin or screw is engaged or tightened. In your case, the locking pin or screw was not set correctly, which allowed the locking pin to slip out of the channel in the stem & that allowed the stem to slide out of the movement. So, now, it will only slide back in to the 1st position, which is why you are unable to set the time (2nd position).

With the caseback removed, you may be able to loosen the locking screw or depress the pin & reinstall the stem. If not, the movement will need to be uncased, the hands/dial removed & then the stem can be installed & the locking pin/screw properly engaged to lock the stem in place.

[kbh]

On a 6497 the stem is held in by a screw that has obviously come loose. You should just need to re-insert it and tighten the screw.

[Mike on a bike]

Thanks guys! Wow pics with instructions! I may have to try it over weekend.