Removing push style stems is generally very straight forward and not very difficult. You will need to remove the back from the watch to begin. For help with this see our How To Open a Watch Back article. If you are ever unsure about any aspect of working on your watch we recommend bringing it to a professional watchmaker to prevent damaging the watch.
Step 1
Locate the dimple. Like in these two photos, each movement is different and some watch stems must be in the time setting position for you to be able to see the dimple.
If you cannot locate it, pull the stem in and out to help you locate.
Step 3
While pressing down on the dimple remove the stem. The stem should slide out of the movement without a great deal of force.
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I’ve just broke the STEM of my watch, Brand: GUESS – MODEL: W0076G1
And don’t which STEM model should I purchase on your Website,
Many thanks for your Help !
Hi, to obtain the correct stem you need to identify the movement. Learn how to ID watch movements here https://blog.esslinger.com/identifying-watch-movements/
You can then order the stem directly in our our website here
http://www.esslinger.com/watch-stems-and-stem-extenders/
Very thankful for your help. I just fixed my own watch in less than thirty minutes. Its an expensive tempo I got as gift.
Good grief, so easy when you know how! I wish I had known this years ago.
Today I have a happy daughter after fixing her favourite watch.
Huge thank-you for the article.
I am looking for a replacement stem for a Citizen Eco Drive (H820 Movement) I do not see this listed on your site. Are you have to provide this part?
You can use our parts inquiry form to ask about parts we may not have listed on the site. https://www.esslinger.com/watch-parts-inquiry/
It can take up to 2-3 business days to get a response.
Clear easy to follow instructions. Very helpful .Good stuff. Keep up the good work
Hello Esslinger team. I recently received a new watch with an NH37A automatic movement. The second hand kept hanging on the minute hand and the watch kept stopping and not keeping time. With the help of your guide, a watch repair tool set, a good magnifier, and a little bit of mechanical ability, I was successfully able to disassemble the watch and repair the hands. The watch ow runs effortlessly and all is good. The manufacturer required $25 shipping fee plus $85 labor to repair it. They stated that the watch hands aren’t covered on the warranty. Your guide saved me $110 (almost what I paid for the watch) and I have it operating as it should be. Thanks so much! You’ve earned a bookmark on my web browser and a strong recommendation to my other watch-loving friends!
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I’ve watched your youtube on how to remove the stem from VX33. However I have a VX32e which looks a bit different and cannot locate the said dimple no matter which position the crown is in. (pulled out or not).
Any idea on how to remove a stem from VX32E?
I am trying to remove the stem on a Pulsar V733 but I am not having any luck getting if out. Could the stem be stuck?
Worked like a charm once I found the dimple. There were a lot but not the good ones. Thank you ! It’s a cheap watch but it means a lot to me !
Hi many thanks for your help on this matter. I note that the short video I was watching to remove the winder all had Pulsar watches. I wear my fathers watch which he bought in 1967, the day and date no longer work but the watch keeps perfect time.
I can not find were the dimple is on the Skagen 6180 do you have a video
How do I remove the stem from a Seastar wind-up chronograph circa 1970 without breaking it?
I want to remove Watch Stem of Tempo 5ATM Watch. Please help
On the Casio MCW-100H, the stem should NOT be pulled out at all.
Just leave it in place, when you have opened the back (4 screws) with a magnifier – there is a text that say “PUSH” with a very small arrow. Do NOT use any force! It actually pops out a bit by itself.
Remember to keep the screews in a place where you can remember what they are for, the 4 screws that removes the plastic on top (with the text “CHRONOGRAPH & WR 100M” are longer, but same size.
Also – remove the battery before anything else!
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I have taken my watch stem but unable to get back in
I needed to remove the stem from one of my Stauer automatic watches. My search brought me to this site and the info was just what I needed. The dimple on the watch was about 3/16 of an inch from where the stem was, though I had my doubts they were unfounded. Now my watch has a new mainspring and it will stay wound when I fall asleep in the recliner for three hours!