Jump to content
When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
  • Current Donation Goals

Pulled the stem , help?


Mike on a bike

Recommended Posts

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).

Link to comment
Share on other sites

23-300_keylessworks1.jpg

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.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...
Please Sign In or Sign Up