Tag Heuer Carrera movement removal

[thepasserby]

Hello everyone

I am trying to remove the movement to clean the case. I don't know how to remove the crown and stem.

I appreciate any help and advice as to how to remove the rust.

Thank you 

 

[Tudor]

I’ll take a guess. 
 

The hole above the “H”- press down gently while pulling the crown. 
 

I could be wrong too so get the loupe on and some light in there. 

[thepasserby]

Thank you Tudor, it worked. I had tried that hole already but got scared as the crown wouldn't come out. This time I pressed harder and the crown just fell out. Thanks again for your help. 

 

[thepasserby]

Hi

Do you know what kind of screwdriver I need for that tiny screw?

I have a set of micro screwdrivers, smallest 1 mm wide,  but the tip is to thick for this screw.

I managed to remove the rust from the case and other parts.

Thank you

[Rafael]

20 hours ago, thepasserby said:

Hi

Do you know what kind of screwdriver I need for that tiny screw?

I have a set of micro screwdrivers, smallest 1 mm wide,  but the tip is to thick for this screw.

I managed to remove the rust from the case and other parts.

Thank you

You should buy a watchmakers screwdriver set. They usually have 0.6mm and over.

 

This is a good set (value for money) if you're going to keep practicing watchmaking but you can find cheaper ones (non-swiss or replicas in Ali and Cousins as well) - 

https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/cousins-swiss-style-stainless-steel-9-pieces-rs

 

Edited October 12, 2020 by Rafael

[Tudor]

I think A-F is the best "bang for the buck" in tools. A lot of my first (and some enduring) tools are A-F brand.

That said, I got a set of Burgeon screwdrivers, in a rotating stand (set of nine) on special for $90 a few years ago from Ofrei. I see similar ones on eBay, for $135 these days. You might find a deal around if you keep your eyes open.

Nine nice drivers with one spare blade for each for ~$100 in a nice rotating stand is a pretty good deal.

I gave up on regrinding the blades and buy ten packs of Burgeon antimagnetic replacement blades as needed from Startime. Much better than the original included blades- finish is mirror and they work great. Old blades get reground into other tools as needed, or scrapped.

My input on the screwdriver issue...

Edited October 12, 2020 by Tudor