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Expert: - 9/27/2010


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Mickey Mouse Pocket wa
Thank you for your speedy response Melvin Mills, Mickey Pocket watch is a windup from the 80"s I see the mechanism moveing from the back of the watch when I pull the stem. I can see the gears turn from the top of the dial but I don:t see any indent to release the stem, also the front of the pocket watch has no groove for the crystal, here are a couple of photos.   Thanks for your help.    Mike De Vito

Answer
Mike,

Many pocket watches that are mechanical DON'T have a detent.

Here is what you do:  Lift the watch movement out from the opposite side of the watch from the stem, then slide the movement off the stem.

Be gentle and go slow.

Kind regards,

Melvin
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    CommentMike Devito Here, Thank you very much, Melviv, your advise and expertise is greatly appreciated. I will try to remove that Mickey Pocket watch stem with your valued advise. Best Regards, Mike De Vito


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Melvin Mills

Expertise

I can answer questions regarding the repair of quartz watches and antique American pocket watches. I cannot give appraisals. My expertise is in watches, not clocks.

Experience

I am trained to repair quartz and mechanical watches, both modern and antique. My business focus is on quartz watches and antique pocket watches. I have been in this field for almost 5 years.

Organizations
I belong to the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC).

Education/Credentials
I am a Certified Master Horologist from the National Institute of Horology.

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