Watchmaker advice needed

TIMElyBehaviour

If I was out of line then I apologise to yourself and the rest of the forum members.

I can understand that when you have a forum member that has been around for a long time with vast knowledge and has contributed much, that when you see a newer member come on and have a go it’s not warranted.

totally understand and again, apologise.
But forums are to learn and teach, be part of a community and to share ideas.

Archer

You appear to have taken my posts personally. I can assure you they are not personal in nature. I was simply correcting misinformation that was posted, that this would lead to displacement of parts and possibly damage. It won’t.

I told you of my experience and credentials because you stated that I sounded “adamant that I was correct”, so I was explaining where that comes from. It comes from years of experience and training from the brand in question.

If you didn’t fully understand the reasoning behind my comments, all you have to do is ask.

If you unscrew the detent screw far enough to release the stem directly, you risk unscrewing it too far...it’s happened to me. By unscrewing it less and pressing down on the screw, you are able to release the stem without risking the screw becoming disconnected from the setting lever, requiring the removal of the hands and dial.

I am willing to help anyone who wants to learn watchmaking who is willing to listen. If you have any specific questions, please let me know and I’ll do my best to help,

I have posted many threads here with tips on watchmaking procedures to help people just like you. If you search for threads with “basic watchmaking tips” in the title, you may find them useful. I have more of these threads in the queue, but I am waiting for a dedicated section of the forum to post them in that the mods have said they are considering. Right now all the work I put into these gets buried in the bowels of the forum.

Cheers, Al