I've got one stuck in the Caseback Gents, I mean stuck tight. Late 30's and looks like it's never been out! it's a runner so I need to use caution....any suggestions, freezer?
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I have had a few that are stubborn, but I always got them out by pressing them in the case evenly all the way around , and gently working them out with my case knife between the dial and caseback. If your dial screws are loose, work it over a large uncluttered table or towel, because your going to pop the sub-seconds hand and probably more.
In reply to I'm good with smashoring it by plainsmen
haha, it's the 'smashoring' part I want to avoid and have You ever tried to find a sub Seconds hand after it leaves? I've found a stray Crown before 2 Months down the road (a small miracle) but the Seconds hands are like that missing sock...never to be seen again.
It looks as if the movement is in a shock ring so I may try to pry on it a little or just let the Watch Doc deal with it.
GENTLY pry around the ring supporting the movement, if it has one. If not you will be prying against the movement itself in which case be careful that you do not do damage. I would not use the dial as a pry point. Not only could you loose some of the tiny bits but you could damage the dial as well. Have patience and I'm sure you'll get it done.
Jay
Try prying in the corners on the top on bottom. Looks to be a little lip there that you may be able to catch. Movement does have a ring. Prying on this dial will do nothing.
Jay
In reply to Jay, I'll try it. Is that the by FifthAvenueRes…
I was composing the answer to this question as you were typng it... scary. See above.
Jay
For future reference, I use a Olfa razor knife to get under the movement retaining ring ,gently prying one end and then the other a 32nd of an inch or so till it releases evenly. You never ever want to use the dial for leverage. Just be careful, a razor knife will slice you good enough for stitches if you slip.
