Elgin A-11 extended wheel removal

[arron]

Good morning,

I've started working on this A11 watch.  I can't figure out how to safely remove the wheel with the arrow in the picture (extended seconds/fourth wheel?).  On wristwatch revival (youtube) the gentleman used a tool which looked something like the second picture attached; but what i have doesn't seem like it would work--too big and the tool's center post would prevent the wheel from lifting up.  is there a specialty tool i need to buy.  what about using watch hand levers, or would that not be safe?  thanks for any advice.  arron.

[RichardHarris123]

This is the tool. 

[arron]

holy toledo!  is it gold plated.    that's exactly the tool wristwatch revival used.  thanks for sending that.  it's out of stock at esslinger.  it looks like it might be available elsewhere for a little cheaper.  well, a good excuse to buy another tool.  Take care, Arron.

[fellerts]

Just want to throw this in here. This is from the technical manual (TM 9-1575). Good luck!

[arron]

thanks for that reference.  once i get the sweep wheel off, then the barrel bridge, hopefully that provision will make more sense to me.  this is the first a11 i've worked on.  i did order the removal tool on ebay, so just waiting for it to arrive to continue my progress.  take care.  arron.