Hi All

Does anyone have any tricks to remove a detent stem. I have loosened the screw that holds the detent stem in place and the stem will not pull out. I am posting a picture of the movement it is an early Hamilton 16 size 17jewel hunter movement. Thanks for any help.

Regards
Keith

I don't know if this is could be your problem, but I have seen these movements put in cases that you don't use the detent stem removal. The case is a normal case with a sleeve & the movement comes out like a non-detent.

Tom

Thanks Tom

I have tried to remove the movement from the case as a normal watch. No did not work.

Regards
Keith

Sorry Keith, was just my best guess.

Tom

Got it removed... The trick is to remove the cap screw over the screw that hold the stem. Yes what you see flush with the plate is a cap screw. Just remove it and under it is the screw to loosen the stem. Simple!!!

Regards
Keith