How do I Remove the Winding Stem From a Hamilton 923 Watch?

The Hamilton Watch Company was founded 1893 after the bankruptcy of the Keystone Standard Watch Company and the Aurora Watch Company. The Hamilton 923 pocket watch was produced in 1912, according to "Time for America: Hamilton Watch 1892-1992." This watch has a unique movement compared to other Hamilton watches of the time, although it is quite simple. To remove the winding stem from the Hamilton 923 you will need a watch screwdriver to work with the small pieces.

Things You'll Need

• Case opener
• Watch screw driver
• Clean cloth

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Lay the cloth out on a flat work area. Pry the back of the Hamilton 923 watch open with the case opener.

   • 2

     Remove the screws that hold the movements in place with the watch screwdriver. Remove each movement and place it on the cloth.

   • 3

     Remove the movement that holds the winding screw in place.

   • 4

     Pull the winding screw out of the side of the Hamilton 923.