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Gary has already stated that the movement is still in situ in the case back, therefore there is no access to the stem release screw. The photo is not particularly clear but from what I can see it has to be a split stem. The stem is held in the movement by the set lever which appears to be a standard design as CB has suggested. It would be impossible to tighten the set lever screw with the movement in the case back, therefore the inner part of the stem must be in place before the the movement is installed and the outer part of the stem has to be installed after installation. I would be inclined to dismantle the keyless works as far as possible to clear the decks and see if it is possible to get a clearer view of the stem where it goes through the case.

Seiko Asymmetric Sent from my Honor 5c

I was wondering how do the timegrapher phone app's out there compare to a dedicated bench top machine. I'm guessing it's all down to the piezoelectric pickup? I installed tickoprint on my phone the other day. But to get the full features you need to shell out $30, if you then also have to shell out for a piezoelectric mic, then you are almost at the same price point as a cheap chinese bench top machine!

yes, balance installed AFTER all bridges in place and TEST RUN for smooth running. that way, the balance should start with one or two turns of the crown. vinn

Hi Skridlov, pallet usually gets installed after the other train wheels but before the balance wheels. When you say the balance is 'locked up', the first thing that comes to my mind is that the impulse pin is not in the pallet fork. Does the balance move one way but comes to a sudden stop the other way? Anilv

Just got back from vacation in Paphos, Cyprus. Found this little shop at the harbour and thought you guys might like it Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

I had to chuckle at this. Balances / hairsprings still make me twitch too as if anything's going to go wrong it's usually around this area! I've also recently cleaned and, to my delight, got working an old AS multi-bridge movement as per the attached. Like you I thought that multiple bridges would make things easier but, and it's usually the escape wheel that is the trouble maker, it still took longer than I thought to reassemble! I certainly always have the balance and pallet fork removed so it's easy to check for free spinning of the various wheels. I use a x5 (and sometimes x10) loupe and it's getting the movement at such an angle where you can easily see each pinion is vertical; not always easy on some movements! Even if I'm sure on this I only ever screw down the bridge(s) by teeny tiny increments checking for free movement of wheels all the way. Sometimes it's easy to see if a pinion is in a jewel (bright light; high mag); other times it's just a case of patience and gentle nudging. Always a nice feeling when those wheels whirr around smoothly!

Seiko 7t32-6m20 Sent from my Honor 5c

Hello Davidsai, Welcome to the forum from a fellow tinkerer. Nice Hamilton! Cheers, Vic

What I was going to write was something like: With such a large collection of (Seiko) 7A38's to choose from, it's difficult to pick a favourite, but not wishing to boast, I'm rather proud of some of my own self-built modded versions. Here's a very subtle take on the stainless 7A38-7020 I built a few years ago: http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa373/Seiko7A38/Self-built Frankens/P1370097.jpg I diversified from collecting just Seiko 7A38's a good while back, and enjoy researching and collecting other brands just as much (if not more). My overall favourite watch is something a little larger and more colourful than the run-of-the-mill Seiko 7A38's - the 43mm diameter Yema Spationaute III Aragatz. I've got a dozen or so of these (all slightly different variations). Here's a mint-ish example of early production model with the rarer 'Mission Flags' dial: http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa373/Seiko7A38/CGH - Yema Jaz Kamatz N8/P1201989.jpg and a slighty later model with yellow lume (and matching strap) ! http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa373/Seiko7A38/CGH - Yema Jaz Kamatz N8/P1201996.jpg and a very blue one (note the lack of dial printing compared to previous): http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa373/Seiko7A38/CGH - Yema Jaz Kamatz N8/P1201995.jpg

Wow Seiko 7A38 , I don't know where the links for your Yema watches went , but that Yema Spationaute iii is Super .. My dinky Yema Meangraf pales by comparison , but I like it . One of Yemas rally models ... I started off this topic sharing some of the watches I have become attached to because of the various repair issues I had with each , therefore gaining an affection for them . Now I will share some of the watches that are truly some of my favorites . Each one of these just makes me feel good when I wear it . First off , top left is my Breitling 42 Abyss. The first real nice watch I bought a few years back before I started watch collecting . The depth rating for this one is 5000 ft . To be honest , I can't hold my breath for that long . To the upper right of that watch is an Accutron Astronaut . The favorite of my Accutrons . I like the look with the coffin link watchband . This model has the 214 movement . Just below those two watches is my Omega Planet Ocean . To me a very handsome and accurate watch with it's Co-Axial movement . What's not to like about this watch . The only white dialed watch in this group is a Junghans Max Bill design automatic watch . It has a classic look with the Bauhaus style . I had wanted a Max Bill design watch for a while and stumbled into this one at the pawn shop . I had bought , sold , and traded watches with the owner in the past , and he gave me a deal on this one I couldn't refuse . To the right of the Junghans is a Seiko 6105 - 8110 diver that I also got in the same Pawn shop . I looked like it had been under water for years when I got it . Salty , crusty , and not very good looking . To my pleasant surprise when I opened up the case back , the movement was immaculate and all of the gaskets were still supple . They did their job . I traded the owner straight across for a Seiko 6309 - 7290 diver that I had that was looking real good to him . Last , but certainly not least is my Omega Speedmaster Mark ii Chronograph . A good looking , good felling watch on the wrist .This watch came out the same year , 1969 , as the Omega Speedmaster Moon watch I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I do ....Aloha , Louis

I have not posted in a while. I'm still loving this new hobby! Just acquired a timegrapher...I just love the ticking noise. Just picked up a watch and threw it in to see it work...now to learn.