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Dazza · 4 December 2009, 11:09 AM

the crown to allow the movement to be withdrawn on a DJ ?

Tools · 4 December 2009, 01:01 PM

Push in the little button.........pull it out...

Dazza · 4 December 2009, 01:13 PM

ok call me stupid
what little button lol

Tools · 4 December 2009, 01:50 PM

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vitix · 4 December 2009, 02:05 PM

But the crown needs to be pulled to the 2nd position... Right?

Dazza · 4 December 2009, 02:28 PM

thought I would add its a 1970's 1600 1570 movement

Dazza · 5 December 2009, 01:04 AM

I am guessing this screw has a cam on it but I dont want to touch anything without confirmation

SteKos · 9 December 2009, 05:51 AM

Most watch movements will have a release button near the winding stem. Just give it a push with a solid pin, and the stem should pull right out.

when you re-install the stem, you don't need to push the button again, but I usually do anyway, just to make sure it's not being forced.

dieseldragon · 27 January 2010, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dazza

I am guessing this screw has a cam on it but I dont want to touch anything without confirmation

So how does that work? is it a cam or do you push down on it?

Tools · 27 January 2010, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dieseldragon

So how does that work? is it a cam or do you push down on it?

The screw should be turned about a half turn at a time...just enough so you can wiggle the stem out... If you turn it too far...say 2 turns, it will come off and the plate it is screwed into may fall out of place requireing disassembly to put it back together..

Put the stem back in after you get the movement out..

Safetrends · 27 January 2010, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

The screw should be turned about a half turn at a time...just enough so you can wiggle the stem out... If you turn it too far...say 2 turns, it will come off and the plate it is screwed into may fall out of place requireing disassembly to put it back together..

Put the stem back in after you get the movement out..

I read about loosing the plate is realy bad, causing a lot of work to put it back in place and damage can occure if it is not done correctly. Maybe that is why I am not a brave little toster, attempting something like that on my 1575 I am not wanting to damage the movement.

ParisDakarBmw · 27 January 2010, 03:50 AM

If your going to remove the movement, you'll also need to loosen the screw that holds it in place. It is the screw that is on the outer side, and the side cut off. Why are you taking the movement out? Seems a little risky for a beginner. I'm a beginner so I can say that there would have to be a good reason to mess with that watch on a first surgery!

dieseldragon · 27 January 2010, 05:23 AM

The movement is out now, with the hands off.. The state the watch is in I figured I couldnt do any damage and wanted to have a go myself. The dial is going to be restored, once it comes back will get the movement serviced.

Only sticking point is that I can´´t get one of the screws undone that holds the dial in place, so I am going to buy some new screwdrivers tomorow and have another go.

This is the dial now, which I think is a bit unusual - the watch is 1st quarter 1958. The dial is in pretty shocking condition, but it should look a million dollars when done, I am hoping to have the finished colour slightly yellowed - off white. The watch actually keeps really good time and the case has no real damage.

Tools · 27 January 2010, 06:02 AM

Good looking watch...

I love those old Air King Dials..

Have you tried to source a new replacement...........

dieseldragon · 27 January 2010, 06:06 AM

I have looked for replacements, but all I have been able to find is the standard silver ones or the occasional blue one, but most of them are not the right age.

If you got a lead on one like that I am all ears!

Jimmieray · 29 January 2010, 01:48 PM

[QUOTE=dieseldragon;1602614]The movement is out now, with the hands off.. The state the watch is in I figured I couldnt do any damage and wanted to have a go myself. The dial is going to be restored, once it comes back will get the movement serviced.

Only sticking point is that I can´´t get one of the screws undone that holds the dial in place, so I am going to buy some new screwdrivers tomorow and have another go.

This is the dial now, which I think is a bit unusual - the watch is 1st quarter 1958. The dial is in pretty shocking condition, but it should look a million dollars when done, I am hoping to have the finished colour slightly yellowed - off white. The watch actually keeps really good time and the case has no real damage.

[/QUOTE

Be careful when you use a screwdriver there. I believe there is a special tool for removong that screw. If you dont have it you will scratch tyhe case. Probably no big deal cause no one will see it but you will know it is there.

mitche · 20 July 2011, 07:03 AM

How did it go?
Did you find the "right" dial?

/mike

4 December 2009, 11:09 AM	#1
Dazza Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: uk Watch: oyster dj 1601 Posts: 29	how to remove the crown to allow the movement to be withdrawn on a DJ ?

4 December 2009, 01:01 PM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,084	Push in the little button.........pull it out... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

4 December 2009, 01:50 PM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,084	3135mvt copy.jpg __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

27 January 2010, 05:23 AM	#13
dieseldragon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: Spain Watch: Ω & ♛ Posts: 1,321	The movement is out now, with the hands off.. The state the watch is in I figured I couldnt do any damage and wanted to have a go myself. The dial is going to be restored, once it comes back will get the movement serviced. Only sticking point is that I can´´t get one of the screws undone that holds the dial in place, so I am going to buy some new screwdrivers tomorow and have another go. This is the dial now, which I think is a bit unusual - the watch is 1st quarter 1958. The dial is in pretty shocking condition, but it should look a million dollars when done, I am hoping to have the finished colour slightly yellowed - off white. The watch actually keeps really good time and the case has no real damage. __________________ Rolex GMT, Zenith Chronomaster Sport, Zenith Pilot type 20 40mm, IWC mkXVI, Tudor BB58, Glashütte Original SeaQ 39. 5

27 January 2010, 06:02 AM	#14
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,084	Good looking watch... I love those old Air King Dials.. Have you tried to source a new replacement........... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

4 December 2009, 01:13 PM	#3
Dazza Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: uk Watch: oyster dj 1601 Posts: 29	ok call me stupid what little button lol

4 December 2009, 02:05 PM	#5
vitix Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: magneeleVE Location: Usa Watch: magneeleVE Posts: 2,030	But the crown needs to be pulled to the 2nd position... Right?

4 December 2009, 02:28 PM	#6
Dazza Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: uk Watch: oyster dj 1601 Posts: 29	thought I would add its a 1970's 1600 1570 movement

5 December 2009, 01:04 AM	#7
Dazza Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: uk Watch: oyster dj 1601 Posts: 29	I am guessing this screw has a cam on it but I dont want to touch anything without confirmation

9 December 2009, 05:51 AM	#8
SteKos Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 150	Most watch movements will have a release button near the winding stem. Just give it a push with a solid pin, and the stem should pull right out. when you re-install the stem, you don't need to push the button again, but I usually do anyway, just to make sure it's not being forced.

27 January 2010, 03:50 AM	#12
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	If your going to remove the movement, you'll also need to loosen the screw that holds it in place. It is the screw that is on the outer side, and the side cut off. Why are you taking the movement out? Seems a little risky for a beginner. I'm a beginner so I can say that there would have to be a good reason to mess with that watch on a first surgery!

27 January 2010, 06:06 AM	#15
dieseldragon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: Spain Watch: Ω & ♛ Posts: 1,321	I have looked for replacements, but all I have been able to find is the standard silver ones or the occasional blue one, but most of them are not the right age. If you got a lead on one like that I am all ears! __________________ Rolex GMT, Zenith Chronomaster Sport, Zenith Pilot type 20 40mm, IWC mkXVI, Tudor BB58, Glashütte Original SeaQ 39. 5

29 January 2010, 01:48 PM	#16
Jimmieray Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: Michigan Watch: SS DJ 116234 Posts: 102	[QUOTE=dieseldragon;1602614]The movement is out now, with the hands off.. The state the watch is in I figured I couldnt do any damage and wanted to have a go myself. The dial is going to be restored, once it comes back will get the movement serviced. Only sticking point is that I can´´t get one of the screws undone that holds the dial in place, so I am going to buy some new screwdrivers tomorow and have another go. This is the dial now, which I think is a bit unusual - the watch is 1st quarter 1958. The dial is in pretty shocking condition, but it should look a million dollars when done, I am hoping to have the finished colour slightly yellowed - off white. The watch actually keeps really good time and the case has no real damage. [/QUOTE Be careful when you use a screwdriver there. I believe there is a special tool for removong that screw. If you dont have it you will scratch tyhe case. Probably no big deal cause no one will see it but you will know it is there.

20 July 2011, 07:03 AM	#17
mitche "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 4	Status? How did it go? Did you find the "right" dial? /mike

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