Help. How Do I Remove The Dial From A Longines Automatic Mystery Dial

[Johnvsd]

Hello All

I recently bought a vintage Longines automatic Mystery Dial. I need to replace a dial on my watch. Please instruct me how to remove the dial from the Longines Mystery Dial. Thanks

 

I attached pictures of the watch.

[Maurice]

That is the mystery! :D Really tho, First welcome to the forum. To me that looks a fairly standard dial fixing, Look around the edge of the movement for 2 screws which screw in to tighten against the dial feet.

[clockboy]

I agree with Maurice around the edge of the movement look for two holes opposite each other. Using a loupe you should detect inside these holes a copper/brass coloured pin these are the dials feet. On the rim of the movement next to the dial feet there should be a small screw these need loosening then being very careful you should be able to lift the dial. Some cheaper movements have this set up but no screws but the dial feet are friction fit.

[WillFly]

To which I would add: just loosen the screws enough to be able to lift the dial - then screw them in immediately for safe keeping. They can be swine to replace if they come out completely - particularly as they're so tiny.

[clockboy]

Good point Will, also be careful not to lose the dial washer sometimes lurking underneath

[Johnvsd]

Found it. Thanks for your expert advises.

[Geo]

Welcome aboard John, and keep posting. :)

[bobm12]

Welcome to the forum, John! Glad you were able to solve the problem!

[Johnvsd]

Thanks all