[Jewelry making - Article 01087] - [Orchid] Watch Face Repair

[Pam]

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Hello!

    A friend has asked if I can repair her watch. A small rectangular
    piece of metal which marks the 9 o'clock hour is no longer attached
    to the face of the watch, but moving about freely. I have never done
    any work with watches. 

    I've taken the back off of the watch and find that the stem (which
    is used to adjust the hands) is fitted through the side of the
    watch. So, I cannot lift the watch mechanism out of the case to make
    the repair. I looked on line and found a site with instructions
    which said there should be a small screw near this stem that could
    be loosened and the stem removed. There is (of course!) no little
    screw near the stem. How do I remove this stem so I can remove the
    mechanism from the case and make the repair? 

    It's not an expensive watch, but does have sentimental value. I know
    she could take it elsewhere to have the repair made, but I'm
    interested to know how to do it myself. Any help is appreciated. 

Thanks a bunch!
Pam in chilly Newburyport, MA


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