Bill,
This is due to a bad/missing/wrong stem or sleeve, or a combination of both.
It's a relatively simple task to repair, but you usually have to remove the movement from the case, and it really helps to have a sleeve wrench if removal or adjustment of the sleeve is necessary, although on my first one I filed on a screwdriver tip for a little while and made something that actually worked pretty well. Wasn't much to look at though!
The other problem you have is finding the right parts because you just about need a stash of stems/sleeves to find the right combination. However, if your watch is a factory cased version, it may be a little easier finding what you need. In other words, just knowing exactly what type of case it is as opposed to a run-of-the-mill 16s case will make it easier to identify the correct set that you need.
Hope this helps!
Regards,
Mike
This is due to a bad/missing/wrong stem or sleeve, or a combination of both.
It's a relatively simple task to repair, but you usually have to remove the movement from the case, and it really helps to have a sleeve wrench if removal or adjustment of the sleeve is necessary, although on my first one I filed on a screwdriver tip for a little while and made something that actually worked pretty well. Wasn't much to look at though!
The other problem you have is finding the right parts because you just about need a stash of stems/sleeves to find the right combination. However, if your watch is a factory cased version, it may be a little easier finding what you need. In other words, just knowing exactly what type of case it is as opposed to a run-of-the-mill 16s case will make it easier to identify the correct set that you need.
Hope this helps!
Regards,
Mike