2838 movement removal problem

[C06alt]

 

 

I'm trying to remove the movement form an aqua terra rep I have.

What i have tried so far is to unscrew the circled screws but before they pop out they seem to get jammed under the case back thread.

 

 

 

I cant see any other options so if someone can point me in the right direction Id appreciate it.

[Rolexman]

Either a front loader or a gen like construction. The latter meaning that the screws need to be screwed in (not out) and than the movement ring needs to be turned until the screws fall into a gap making it possible to remove the movement.

[C06alt]

Either a front loader or a gen like construction. The latter meaning that the screws need to be screwed in (not out) and than the movement ring needs to be turned until the screws fall into a gap making it possible to remove the movement.

Thanks for your reply.

 

If it is a front loader which did cross my mind.

Would I need a crystal lifter or some other crystal removal tool to get it out?

[flyr]

They just need to be screwed down,then rotate ring till one screw is at stem cut away and lift. Ring should pop up with a little finesse. Good luck!

[C06alt]

I used a caseback opener to rotate the outer ring so that one by one the screws lined up with the stem hole where i could remove them without the threads stopping them.

Then after a bit of fiddling i got the outer ring out then the movement was in my hand.

 

Thanks for your excellent advise and and responses everyone, That had me stumped.

[flyr]

Congrat's, I know , had a similar situation. Just as much fun to put back,but at least you know it's possible!

[Rolexman]

I used a caseback opener to rotate the outer ring so that one by one the screws lined up with the stem hole where i could remove them without the threads stopping them.

Then after a bit of fiddling i got the outer ring out then the movement was in my hand.

Thanks for your excellent advise and and responses everyone, That had me stumped.

Job well done!