Colibri hunting case pocket watch qtz movement removal

[GeorgeC]

I have a friends hunting case pocket watch that needs a new battery.  I can't figure out how the movement can be removed.  This case seems to only have access from the front side. 

Things I've tried

• I pulled the stem out to setting position to see if a set lever arm would show itself in the small gap of dial and case but no luck.
• I've turned the movement dial down and rotated the crown in hopes of a split stem, no luck.
• I've tried to see if the dial feet were just slightle frictioned to plastic retainers in the case but it didn't want to pry out any.  Most likely it's the knife-edge arms that are swung in to bite the dial feet post.  I don't want to break the feet off.
• ???

Thanks for any advice

 

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Edited December 10, 2023 by GeorgeC

[watchweasol]

Hi. Picture two looks like the movement is hanging out being held in by the stem. Try lifting the movement and lifting it off the stem

[GeorgeC]

Thanks, I had lifted the movement slightly to free the spacer ring from the case to determine if there was a split stem being used.  I slowly rotated the crown to allow for a male/female to slide free but it doesn't appear to be used here.

Edited December 10, 2023 by GeorgeC

[watchweasol]

Hi. Right. Have you tried to draw the movement out,    ie.  Lift it clear of the bottom and pull it downwards while lifting gently. Do not force it.

[RichardHarris123]

Look near the hinge, there should be a small indentation to remove the back. 

[CYCLOPS]

you don't show the movement and there is where you will find the place to push and release the stem, you should do this before removing the crystal bezel, I have never seen this type of case with a two-piece stem, it will possibly have a tube to connect to the opening/lock case spring if the crown doesn't have a long post on it...