WatchMeJustStarted

[Flemmingthewatch]

Hi there just started with my first watch its a Bulova Vintage Chronograpf with a Lemania 872 movenment

so got the caseback off and the stem out and the 2 screws holding the movement in place and the bottoms on each side of the stem 

but for some weird reason the movement wont leave the case

pls. help

 

Best Flemming

[watchweasol]

Hi and welcome to the forum.   Some times although the back comes off you need to remove the bezel and glass together and the the movement will lift out the front.  Not having pictures of the watch to look at. Check round the bezel for an indent or marks from a previous repairer which will indicate it is removaable.

[Nucejoe]

1 hour ago, Flemmingthewatch said:

Hi there just started with my first watch its a Bulova Vintage Chronograpf with a Lemania 872 movenment

Lemania chrono? first attempt to service.?     You are a brave man.

Welcome to the forum.

Regs 

Joe

[oldhippy]

Thank you for your introduction and welcome to this friendly forum.

[JohnR725]

12 hours ago, Flemmingthewatch said:

but for some weird reason the movement wont leave the case

Always nice if you give us a photograph. Otherwise we get to use our imagination of what you're describing and the answers will probably not be very helpful so we really need a picture or two or three.

[Flemmingthewatch]

You guys where so right there is a bezel to take off and the movement is out and taken apart

thanks

and the is properly the easy part

Edited February 23, 2021 by Flemmingthewatch

[watchweasol]

Good now you are in there the hard part starts  take plenty of pictures during the dis assembly, do not rely on your memory alone, the chrono is a complex beastie.

[LittleWatchShop]

2 hours ago, watchweasol said:

take plenty of pictures

Oh AMEN to that!

[Michael1962]

Welcome to the forum.

My first thing is going to be a very simple clock and I have no idea how many photos I am going to be taking.

[oldhippy]

Don't worry we are here if you need help.