Seiko 7006 Crown Stuck in Movement

[Kronoskope]

 

Hi Guys,

 

I'm currently working on a seiko 7006 and to my surprise I cannot remove the crown. 

I pull the crown to show the release lever but it does nothing when I press on the tab.

I never seen this before, anybody has a clue on how to get around this issue?

 

Thanks in advance !

 

 

If I cannot remove the crown I'll probably disassemble the movement from the other side using a crystal lift. Fortunately, the dial feet screws are accessible in this movement. Neverteless, if somebody has a simpler solution I'm all ears !

[watchweasol]

Hi   It is possible that a previous repairer was a trifle rough and bent the release lever. You may be able to grip the stem and unscrew the crown and wiggle the movement out that way, worth a try before going in through the front.

[Kronoskope]

8 minutes ago, watchweasol said:

Hi   It is possible that a previous repairer was a trifle rough and bent the release lever. You may be able to grip the stem and unscrew the crown and wiggle the movement out that way, worth a try before going in through the front.

Thanks will definitively try that. Thanks !!

[watchweasol]

HI I have attached the 7006 tech sheet in case you dont have it

7006A.pdf

[Kronoskope]

Thanks!

[Nucejoe]

 Speaking of disassembling , if you plan to disassemble the movement, you can start from the rotor, then loosen the bridge screws and try pulling the crown then. 

Rgds

[Kronoskope]

Update : Got it from the front using a crystal lift