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Looking at the pics I would say the watch at some time has had water ingress and therefore it is rusted on. You need to soak with a rust remover for a few hours then gently lever it off from at least two sides being careful not to distort the wheel. I use horosolve rust remover and when the part has been removed some use strong tea.

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That is a five bar movement. If you have a pair of round nose pliers that should do it. A old pair of tweezers cut them back into stubs will work. I had an adjustable tool that was purposely made for this work.

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