Proper tool for this C ring?

[Lc130]

Hi All

I'm a beginner.  What tool is required to remove this C ring on a Seiko 6119?  It's base sits below the silver ring with red arrow.  

Thank you

[qhartman]

It should just pop off with a little push from a pair of tweezers or similar. You can see a complete teardown of a similar movement here: 

 

[rogart63]

Problem is that it is upside down. Someone has put it upside down. Probably making the daydisc stiff? A small screwdriver to pry it of is the best. Take care so you don't slip. There can be marks but won't be seen once the dial is there. It's easier to remove if it the right way up. 

[Lc130]

Upside down!  Well that would explain my difficulty.  I can't get a 0.6mm screwdriver or hand pullers under it.  

[TexasDon]

Do you see the 8 grooves indented into the silver ring? Those didn't come with the watch originally but have been left as the result of someone using the silver ring as a pivot point to pry upward on the clip before. You obviously aren't going to hurt the ring now so place you fine point screwdriver in each of those indentations in turn and lever the clip upward by going around the ring. I would suggest that you do this while the movement is in a 1 gallon clear baggie as it will help to contain the clip should it come flying off and take wings.

As rogart63 has already noted, the wounded silver ring will be hidden anyhow once the dial is in place.

[Nucejoe]

No need for special tool, yet check this

,https://www.amazon.com/AMPM24-Spring-Remover-Springbar-Adjuster/dp/B00BBSYB1E

Other uses as well.

No need to buy one, just make yourself one out of a bad screw driver.

Regards joe.

[tritto]

Take a screwdriver that's slightly too large for the gap in the C. Place it in the gap and twist. The screwdriver will force the gap apart and the clip will
lift slightly. You will then be able to pop another screwdriver under the clip and lift it off.


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[Lc130]

2 hours ago, TexasDon said:

Do you see the 8 grooves indented into the silver ring? Those didn't come with the watch originally but have been left as the result of someone using the silver ring as a pivot point to pry upward on the clip before. You obviously aren't going to hurt the ring now so place you fine point screwdriver in each of those indentations in turn and lever the clip upward by going around the ring. I would suggest that you do this while the movement is in a 1 gallon clear baggie as it will help to contain the clip should it come flying off and take wings.

As rogart63 has already noted, the wounded silver ring will be hidden anyhow once the dial is in place.

Success!  I sharpened my smallest screwdriver and was able to pry it out as you recommended.  Thanks for the plastic bag reminder.  There's a least a dozen lost parts living in my workshop.

[Lc130]

1 minute ago, tritto said:

Take a screwdriver that's slightly too large for the gap in the C. Place it in the gap and twist. The screwdriver will force the gap apart and the clip will
lift slightly. You will then be able to pop another screwdriver under the clip and lift it off.


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Thanks.  I did look at that but the gap is wider than any screwdriver I have.

[rogart63]

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4 hours ago, TexasDon said:

Do you see the 8 grooves indented into the silver ring? Those didn't come with the watch originally but have been left as the result of someone using the silver ring as a pivot point to pry upward on the clip before. You obviously aren't going to hurt the ring now so place you fine point screwdriver in each of those indentations in turn and lever the clip upward by going around the ring. I would suggest that you do this while the movement is in a 1 gallon clear baggie as it will help to contain the clip should it come flying off and take wings.

As rogart63 has already noted, the wounded silver ring will be hidden anyhow once the dial is in place.

They should be there to hold the daydisc to the star mechanism. They are there on all Seiko daydiscs. If the star thing is loose you could tap them very lighly with a small screwdriver.