I have a Illinos "Autocrat" size 12. How do I open the movement cover? Hate to be a "dummy" but here I are!!!

Would it be possible to see the case, I think those came in several styles, does it have a hinge at the bottom? Is it a round case or one of the other shapes that some came in?

Tom

It is a round case and does have a hinge at bottom.I know it should open but I cant seem to find a place to do such.Maybe it is just my tired old eyes!

If you have the watch back facing you at about the 1 o'clock position there should be either a small ridge sticking up or a slight grove in the case near there. Gently prying there with a fingernail or a case opening knife the back should pop open.

Here is a photo of a case back with the ridge.

Tom

Roger,

As you are looking at the back of the case, near the 1:00 position you should see a break in the seam of the lid. Sometimes you can get your fingernail in there and start to spread it. Move couterclockwise around and it should pop open. Or you can push a pocket knive or case knife in there and it should pop open. Careful though...don't cut yourself.

Steve

Tom,

Brilliant minds think alike....and at the same time.

Steve

Thanks to everyone for the help the picture really helped.I have succeeded!