Timex with crown on the back cover

[markr]

I took a chance at an estate sale today and paid $24 with box and papers.  Put a new battery in it and no tick.  The crown is on the back!!!  How do I remove the stem?  

[JerseyMo]

you don't. that is a front loading case. Model 87 movement and there should be a bezel ring around the dial.

[HectorLooi]

1 hour ago, JerseyMo said:

you don't. that is a front loading case. Model 87 movement and there should be a bezel ring around the dial.

And that's why we love you, Mo. Who else can identify a Timex watch from a blurry photo. 

[KarlvonKoln]

Mo is good.  I have never seen this one.  Last watch I saw that set in the back was a keywind Elgin from the 1860s.

[markr]

So I take it that the whole back comes out the front with the movement.  is there anything special I need to look out for?

[watchweasol]

Hi service manual attached for the 87   full of good stuff

timex 87.pdf

[markr]

22 hours ago, JerseyMo said:

you don't. that is a front loading case. Model 87 movement and there should be a bezel ring around the dial.

Thanks Jereymo.  Do you know what year it is?  Is that the original band?

[markr]

13 hours ago, watchweasol said:

Hi service manual attached for the 87   full of good stuff

timex 87.pdf 7.31 MB · 5 downloads

Thanks Watchweasol your the best.

[JerseyMo]

I've never had this model myself but have seen it a few times. Mid to late 1970's as I recall. The band maybe original but not sure. You have to lift the crystal and than the entire movement just comes out.  When you reverse this process be sure to have the batter removed and the battery cover off. 

[markr]

Thanks Mo. You are always very helpful.  Hopefully I can get her to tick.

[JerseyMo]

4 hours ago, markr said:

Thanks Mo. You are always very helpful.  Hopefully I can get her to tick.

I think this is the ring for it.