Stem Not Engaging

[Mrbeebe2125]

I took in this "OW" automatic with ETA 2824-2 mechanism. The customer snapped the stem. I was able to get the tiny bit of remaining stem fragment out of the crown with Toe nail clippers. I added a stem extender and began the "trial and error" process of measuring for the correct length. During this process the stem would engage the hands to change the time as well as the date. Now it will only engage the date wheel. Have a knackered something up? I thought I better ask you guys prior to further knackering.

 

Thanks

 

 

[Geo]

I suggest you view Mark's video on the subject.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0b83l-1DmlQ

[anilv]

And to think of the number of times I had to remove the movement from the case, remove the hands,dial, day-disc,date-disc, setting lever to reseat the yoke..... only to have the **BLEEP** thing jump out again!

 

Once I learnt this way of doing things, my fear of the ETAs with the slotted push release dissappeared.

 

The tip to have the stem in the hand-set position before removing is a good one, needless to say, use a screwdriver which fits the slot is important,!

 

Anil

Edited July 18, 2014 by anilv