Vintage Seamaster Help

[P4GTR]

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.

[RWG Technical]

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

[offshore]

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

[Shundi]

Yep...Monocoque case...Omega loved these in the 1960s.... pull out the stem and the mov't + dial/hands will be free.

[P4GTR]

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.