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Elgin pocket watch being stubborn! How does it come out?

Gary

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oldhippy Distinguished Member

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Take the bezel of, pull the stem out to the setting hands position, I can see the case screws are out so just gentle push the movement out a little from the opposite end of the stem this should start to release the movement from the case.  

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You probably know this already, but just in case you (or others) don't, it's worth remembering that, unlike modern watches, the crown and stem in old pocket watches are an integral part of the case, not the movement. So the crown has to be pulled out to its furthest, otherwise it could be bent when the movement is taken out. There's usually enough leeway when the stem is fully out for the movement to drop out by turning the case over. If it's slightly stuck - as in this instance - Oldhippy's advice is spot on. Take off the bezel and gently push the movement out with the stem full out.

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