Help needed how to open a watch case

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NoName

·Mar 23, 2022

Hello.
I have this watch but it seems impossible to open the case.
Any help appreciatited.
Thank you

 

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JimInOz

·Mar 23, 2022·Melbourne Australia

Remove the crown/stem by pulling it out.
Use an air pump to puff air into the case and pop off the crystal.
Remove the movement through the front of the case.

 

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NoName

·Mar 23, 2022

JimInOz

Remove the crown/stem by pulling it out.
Use an air pump to puff air into the case and pop off the crystal.
Remove the movement through the front of the case.

Thanks @JimInOz
Will try it

 

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NoName

·Mar 23, 2022

It seems the crown wont go out :/

 

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JimInOz

·Mar 23, 2022·Melbourne Australia

Have you tried to remove the crystal with a crystal lift?

 

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JayBe

·Mar 23, 2022

NoName

It seems the crown wont go out :/

It should be a form of split stem, which requires certain (often uncomfortable) amount of force to pull out.

Attached are pictures from my NELCO movement (same watch). I am not at home now to send you better pics of the stem.
Some people remove the steel ring, crystal and then cut into the plastic to not pull stem on these, but don't do that... 😀

 

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NoName

·Mar 23, 2022

JimInOz

Have you tried to remove the crystal with a crystal lift?

I dont have one

 

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SkunkPrince

·Mar 23, 2022

Take it to a watchmaker?