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clockboy Distinguished Member

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Providing the stem is not broken/bent then it is not inserting completely. There should be a push point somewhere in line with the stem that is pushed while inserting. A pic would be helpful. I have posted two examples (Seiko,s) just to give an idea what you are looking for.

If it has not got a push area it might be a screw type release which is a tiny screw located either to the left or right of the stem that will have to be turned approx. 3/4 to insert then tightened when inserted. (Warning don't turn it to much because if it releases the setting lever underneath the watch dial will have to come off to re-attach)

 

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anilv Distinguished Member

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Hi Chris,

 

From what you describe is seems that the set lever has jumped out of its groove in the clutch wheel.

 

To fix this the correct way will require you to.....

 

1. Remove stem

2. Remove movement from case.

3. Remove hands

4. Remove dial

5. Remove day and date wheels if fitted.

5. Remove set lever bridge

6. get the set lever back in the clutch wheel groove

 

assemble in the reverse order.

 

The not so correct way would be to remove the barrel bridge and try to get the set lever back in its groove.. understand that the lever is on the side away from you. Easier on some movements than others. A delicate touch is required because if you dislodge the set lever spring you're back where you started and need to get the dial off.

 

Pics of the movement would help.

 

Anil

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ro63rto Distinguished Member

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Hi Chris,

From what you describe is seems that the set lever has jumped out of its groove in the clutch wheel.

To fix this the correct way will require you to.....

1. Remove stem

2. Remove movement from case.

3. Remove hands

4. Remove dial

5. Remove day and date wheels if fitted.

5. Remove set lever bridge

6. get the set lever back in the clutch wheel groove

assemble in the reverse order.

The not so correct way would be to remove the barrel bridge and try to get the set lever back in its groove.. understand that the lever is on the side away from you. Easier on some movements than others. A delicate touch is required because if you dislodge the set lever spring you're back where you started and need to get the dial off.

Pics of the movement would help.

Anil

Exactly what I have to do on my Seiko 7s36-00m0. Thanks.
SteveFitzwater Member

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In my humble apprentice opinion, the fact the stem does not stay in the watch tells me the stem is not completely inserted, so I think he needs to resolve that issue before tearing the movement apart. If he is not getting the stem past the retention mechanism, then it will always act as if the crown is pulled out in setting mode. Use Clockboy's image to find the stem release method for your watch.

 

If the stem stayed in, then I would agree the keyless works is in need of attention.

 

Agreed with everyone, a picture of the movement is required, along with the stem

rogart63 Distinguished Member

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The Sekonda and the Slava movement all have that problem .It's the setting lever that jumps off . Sorry to say but you have to remove the dial and reset the lever and spring . The only way to make it not happen is to press down on the setting lever button when you put back the stem . i have work on lots of sekonda end Slava movements . They are easy to service put that is a problem . 

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ro63rto Distinguished Member

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The Sekonda and the Slava movement all have that problem .It's the setting lever that jumps off . Sorry to say but you have to remove the dial and reset the lever and spring . The only way to make it not happen is to press down on the setting lever button when you put back the stem . i have work on lots of sekonda end Slava movements . They are easy to service put that is a problem .

Same happened to my 2427.

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