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Hi,

I just bought Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Chronograph Н327660. I'm in love with the watch, but the case is very worn and scratched. and decided to polish the case, so have to strip it down.

I have removed the back, removed the crown, removed the two screws holding the movement to the case.  

Then turned the watch, but the movement didn't  came out. Any idea how to remove the movement from the case? 

Thanks in advance :)

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It is likely a front loader, you can search for these terms here or on google.

However considering that is a valuable piece I recommend that you do not attempt to work on it without the necessary knowledge and tools; give it to a professional.

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On 22.01.2018 г. at 12:10 AM, jdm said:

It is likely a front loader, you can search for these terms here or on google.

However considering that is a valuable piece I recommend that you do not attempt to work on it without the necessary knowledge and tools; give it to a professional.

Thanks for your reply and advice jdm. I'm watch enthusiast and have moderate knowledge and more than basic tools :)  I have done lot of research on google, but nothing came for Hamilton H21. Im also considering it as front loader as have found a hole on the case :

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