P4GTR Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Sorry for the pic. Im not near a digital camera and I was hoping someone might have an answer. This is my vintage Seamaster, i'm just trying to ID the thing. All the info is on the mvmt and caseback, which I cannot seem to get to. Snapback-type case, not screw down. When you open it, the bezel and plastic crystal lift off. The dial is then exposed. I see no way of continuing with disassembly besides pulling the hands. This can't be right. There are little tabs that slide this little copper movement holder around, but that does nothing. I'm lost. Any help is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 It's probably a 2- piece stem, you need end nippers to pull the stem and crown out, and separate it from the other half of the stem in the movement. Nippers on the crown and you pull it out... Once the stem is out, the movement falls out no problem. Without the watch in hand, that is my best guess, 2 piece stems were very popular on many vintage watches. RG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 As always, Ziggy's on the money! Two piece or split stems were used extensively in vintage pieces. For a tutorial go to- http://montresuisses.blogspot.com/2007/01/...iece-watch.html There are a few variations of the split stem, but all have similar concepts. Offshore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Yep...Monocoque case...Omega loved these in the 1960s.... pull out the stem and the mov't + dial/hands will be free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted April 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Thank you all for the replies, from a handful of knowledgeable people- I love it. So, essentially, just pull the damn thing out? R, i'm just going to send this to you. It's time. It's mechanically sound, but I would love to get it serviced & proper again so I can wear it. I'll need some strap suggestions! I'll send email to arrange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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