...being relatively new to watches, I've come across a question that I can't find the answer to in any of my references...I have an 18s Waltham hunter cased watch w/o a stem/crown...now I have a stem/crown that fits into the sleeve and operates the winding/setting mechanism (lever) but since there are no threads to take a holding sleeve, I'm at a loss as to how to secure the stem in the sleeve...btw: there is a threaded hole in the side of the sleeve which I assume may somehow secure/release the stem...thanks for any help...

My guess is that this case is an older style designed only for a lever-set movement. This case would not need a sleeve. Jim, when you say "sleeve", are you referring to the pendant tube? The threaded hole in the side of the pendant is for a screw to retain the stem in the case. The stem would be very simple, with a groove around it to catch the set screw. The groove should be wide enough to accomodate the inward motion of the stem when you open the cover. [This explanation is clear in my mind, but did I succeed for your purposes?]

Here`s a sketch I did a while back for a similar discussion.
Hope it enhances Jerry`s explanation.



EDIT: As Jerry stated the groove should be wide enough to allow some "play" for the stem to be pressed to open the HC. The pic doesn`t show this as it was intended for OF.

...thanks Jerry...yes, I meant that the "pendant tube" was not threaded to receive a sleeve...now I
must find a set screw and a stem w/a receiving groove that will allow the stem to be secure and at the same time still allow the hunter case cover to be released?...thanks much!...

...thanks too Kenny!...'tis clear what type of stem I have to find that will accommodate the set screw, wind/set the mechanism and still be broad enuf to activate the case cover spring...much appreciate both your efforts...