Hi all; a fellow watch tinkerer

[Fred48]

Hi all, I took Mark's courses about a year ago, and am hooked. Frustrating yes, but I've learned so much (most of all, what I don't know!). I love to acquire watches not running well or not at all, and try to revive them.

 

Now here's my latest problem:

It's a vintage Ernest Borel that I just can't get out of the case. I've removed the back and the crystal, hands, crown/stem, and all the parts accessible from the back, but the movement will not budge.

 

Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks much

 

Fred

[Nucejoe]

Bezel,  the metalic ring in which the crystal fits is to be removed if this is a front loader.

[watchweasol]

Hello Fred and welcome to the forum

[Fred48]

Thanks guys,

the bezel popped off and I'm back in business!

 

Fred