Skagen SKU6373 movement removal

[Frosty]

Hello Guys, I am new to the forum and play with and repair watches for a bit of a hobby. I have recently acquired this Skagen SKU6373 with a loose/drooping minute hand. The problem is that I can’t see/find a way to remove the movement or face to carry out the repairs. There seems to be a retaining ring that stops the movement/face from coming out. I have tried twisting and all sorts to see how it comes out but to no avail. Any ideas?
Thanks

Andy

[oldhippy]

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

We all look forward to your contributions and continued involvement. 

I expect it comes out from the front. Can you post a photo of the front also one showing the side of the case. 

[watchweasol]

As its a small miyota movement and a large dial,  would say that this comes out the front,  check round the bezel for a notch or mark for filling a case knife . As mentioned a picture of the watch front and the sides would be helpful.  

[Frosty]

Thanks Guys

I was hoping there was another way but just cant see it. I have attached some more pics to see if you can spot it.

 

[LittleWatchShop]

The Skagen I fixed some while ago had to be BLOWN out the front.  Not pretty but it worked.

Looks like yours is a screw back.  With the stem removed, screw the back on air tight.

Wrap painter's tape around the movement--not tight.

Using a syringe, put the end on the case tube and quickly compress the syringe.  If all goes well, the crystal will pop off and the movement will also come out. 

You really need a tool to put the crystal back on (assuming it does not break) after you make your adjustments.  If those dial markers are glued on to the dial, some may come off.  If they are painted on...you do not have to worry.

Skagens are beautiful and classy and a pain in the @ss

[watchweasol]

Hi LWS is  spot on looking at the case there is no bezel so blowing it out is the only way. Follow the instructions from LWS and you wil be ok.

[Frosty]

Ok, will give that a try. The back of the case is a push fit, do you think it will still work?

 Thanks 

[LittleWatchShop]

11 minutes ago, Frosty said:

Ok, will give that a try. The back of the case is a push fit, do you think it will still work?

 Thanks 

Probably.  When the pressure builds in the case, either the back or the front will pop off.

Where are you located geographically?

[Frosty]

North Somerset.

[LittleWatchShop]

6 minutes ago, Frosty said:

North Somerset.

A bit of a paddle from Texas!

[Frosty]

Lol, just a bit!

[Frosty]

Thank you - It worked!

Although the words of Michael Cain in the italian job (i think) came to mind - you were only supposed to blow the ***** doors off! Yes, I have been picking up parts for a couple of days! May have used a syringe with a bit too much capacity.....

[watchweasol]

Hi when using this technique its best to cover the watch to avoid having to pick up bits and pieces.

[LittleWatchShop]

On 10/3/2022 at 11:29 AM, LittleWatchShop said:

Wrap painter's tape around the movement--not tight.

I guess you didn't do this?