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How Do I get into a Sekio 6106?


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I have a Sekio 6106-7539 that I bought and wore years ago until it stopped.  I would like to get this watch going again but first I need to learn how to open this up.  I think the case back is solid and it needs to open thru the crystal.  The case back has "OPEN THRU GLASS 30. SET LEVER PULL STEM" stamped on it.  Can anyone tell me how to get inside this case?

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That's a one piece case. You have to remove the crystal, then you should see a little gap between the dial and the case near to the stem. Through the gap you can press the stem release and pull the stem out. Then the movement drops out the front.

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