seiko sq 7123 crown stuck

[JackSlaymaker]

I followed this article here, as well as the 7123a pdf Colditz linked, but for some reason the crown stem is stuck and I'm not sure why 

 

Any help or advice would be much appreciated

 

Thanks 

 

 

[Melt]

A picture would help. 

The Stem release is released in the crown in position.

The stem gasket may be hard and or crown or stem bent.

Removing the circuit board 3 screws will give better access to stem and may reveal more of the issue here.

 

[JackSlaymaker]

Thanks Melt, I'll give that a go

 

See photo attached of the current situation 

[Kalanag]

Lift this leg of the setting lever a tiny bit with a screw driver and the stem should be released.

Edited July 1, 2022 by Kalanag