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I hope someone can help me here please. I have bought a Trafalgar watch from the bay which is a front loader and I cannot remove the works. I have managed to remove the bezel and dial etc but the works are still very secure in the body. I can’t see any securing screws and don’t really want to use any excessive force. I have attached photos. Would very much appreciate any guidance.

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There seems to be two areas that might be impinging on its release. The stem seems to be rubbing on the case also not sure what the other area I have ringed is.Also do I see a seal surrounding the movement. 

I recommend the stem and seal is removed and try to wriggle it fee.

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Nickelsilver. Thanks for response, I have tried that. There even appears to be a small cut out to help but it won’t budge.

Clockboy. Thanks for the response. I thought the same, in fact I thought it was a kind of circular spring, but on close inspection under the microscope it is actually part of the body. The stem part is part of the crown and rotates easily. I think as Nickelsilver suggest it is probably just stuck. I’ll try a bit more force. 
Thanks again for all your help.

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