A7770 Decasing

[watchrepair21]

Hi,

Basically, I am trying to re-align the hands of my watch and I am on the step where I take the movement off from the case. For some reason, the movement won't come out.So far, I still haven't managed to pry it out, even with 2 flat screw drivers prying on each side. I wonder if that metal surrounding the movement can/ should be taken off as I see the dial is wider than that opening?
thanks

 

 

[Mark]

Looks like this one comes out through the front. Look for a lip around the side of the bezel and pry it open very carefully then the whole watch should come out.

[watchrepair21]

Is there any tutorial about taking the movement off the front? I have not seen any before... any links?

[Mark]

See this post. He had the same issue and has posted some pictures. I am fairly sure yours also comes out through the front going by the pics you have posted.

http://www.watchrepairtalk.co.uk/topic/37-how-to-remove-this-movement-from-the-case/

[watchrepair21]

Here's a vid of the case. I don't seem to see any lip like the one in the other thread. Where shall I pry without messing with it?

 

http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/pho34/media/IMG_3178.mp4.html

[Mark]

There is a defined gap all around that bezel - it definitely comes off. To be safe I would recommend using a bezel remover. If you are experienced then using a case knife may work depending on your technique but using a bezel remover would be the way to go here. 

 

If you are unsure then do give it to a local competent watch repairer because the last thing you want to do is damage the dial. I will PM you someone I know in your area.