How to remove stem from Omega PO 45mm

[lancelot2]

Please help.

I have a 45mm PO with a cloudy coating on the back of the watch glass. I want to remove the movement to clean the glass.

I have taken the off the case back and can remove the plastic ring that holds the movement in place.

How do I remove the stem? I think it is an asian movement. There is no slot like on the ETA movements to release the stem.

Some help for this newbie would be much appreciated.

[GhostfaceZX]

Can you post a picture of the movement near where the stem enters?

[KB]

Yes we need a pic, there will be a very small button to push but we can't direct you without a pic.

Ken

[r11co]

Already answered in this thread.

[lancelot2]

Many thanks for the pointer.

I have just taken the movement out of my PO and cleaned the back of the crystal.

What a difference! If only Andrew had shipped it like this.

[r11co]

Isn't it just an amazing transformation. Hope you noticed if any of the hour markers needed straightening and did that at the same time (small nudge with the same pint you used to remove the stem does the trick)....

Before and After shot (foggy one in foreground)