Mira Winder Stem Removal

[BrianC2022]

Hello,

Very new to this so please excuse the newbie question! Have recently purchased a Mira 17 jewel manual wind watch, seller said (I think) an ETA movement? Anyway picture attached. I want to remove the winder stem, so I can take out the movement to clean some dirt trapped on the inside of the crystal. How is the winder stem released? Please describe in relation to attached photo. Thanks, Brian C

[watchweasol]

Hi The movement is an AS/ST caliber number under the balance rim.  To remove the stem going by your picture from the crown move left there are two screws the small one nearest the stem is the release screw, back it off 1 1/2 turns this should release the stem.

[VWatchie]

 

I was unable to determine the brand as I was couldn't find the symbol under the balance (AS ST). Perhaps an Adolph Schild of some sort? It's not an ETA but I wouldn't be surprised to learn it is a fine Swiss brand.

This is likely the setting lever screw. Unscrew it in in small steps (a quarter turn) and the try to pull the stem. On some movements you may also need to push the setting lever screw down a bit while pulling the stem out.

Good luck!

 

[nickelsilver]

Yes it's an A. Schild/ Standard movement, VWatchie and WWeasol have steered you right on the stem removal.

http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&&2uswk&AS_1803

[BrianC2022]

22 hours ago, VWatchie said:

 

I was unable to determine the brand as I was couldn't find the symbol under the balance (AS ST). Perhaps an Adolph Schild of some sort? It's not an ETA but I wouldn't be surprised to learn it is a fine Swiss brand.

This is likely the setting lever screw. Unscrew it in in small steps (a quarter turn) and the try to pull the stem. On some movements you may also need to push the setting lever screw down a bit while pulling the stem out.

Good luck!

 

Thank you so much! Job done. Nothing so annoying as a speck of dirt under the glass in my opinion!

[BrianC2022]

On 3/11/2022 at 8:58 AM, BrianC2022 said:

Hello,

Very new to this so please excuse the newbie question! Have recently purchased a Mira 17 jewel manual wind watch, seller said (I think) an ETA movement? Anyway picture attached. I want to remove the winder stem, so I can take out the movement to clean some dirt trapped on the inside of the crystal. How is the winder stem released? Please describe in relation to attached photo. Thanks, Brian C

Thank all for the help. Job done. 

[Nucejoe]

This type of winding wheel is the hallmark of  A. Schild, It gives you access to the jewel underneath it.