newf Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Hi, Folks, A couple of questions from a newbie to watch repair. When removing the crown / stem from the Asian ETA 2836-2 and Asian 21J movements found in many Rolex reps, what is the proper position for the stem? Is it at the first position where you wind the watch and the hands are still moving? Do you pull it all the way out to stop the hands before removing the stem? Does it make any difference to the keyless works if the stem is removed in either position? Thanks, Newf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 I find the safest position is the winding one. The biggest problems are pressing too far on the release pin, and popping the clutch gear out of position when you go to re-install the stem. You have to be careful when you insert it and on these models typically you don't press the release on insertion of the stem. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newf Posted March 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Thanks, The Zigmeister, The simpler the better and cheaper in the long run. Newf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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