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I am new to watch repair as a hobby ,at the moment I am trying to dismantle an Atrexa winding watch but I dont know how to remove the face (where the screws which hold it on are located)

Any help would be much appreciated

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The dials are usually held via tiny dial screws around the edge of the movement. Some movements (older ones) have the dial screws on the underside and require a small turn to release the dial feet.

 

Do you have a picture of the movement?

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There are two very tiny screws on the sides of the movement which go through at about 10 oclock and 5oclock. Do you reckon these may be the ones ? I unable to post a photo

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This is very likely. Don't undo them all the way - you will risk losing them. Unscrew them until you feel the dial getting loose - start with half a turn on each side.

 

I hope this helps.

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