stem on pocket watch wont stay in

[showaddywaddy]

hi when i put my watch back together the stem wont stay in the screw will tighten with the stem in place but when i pull the stem out it comes out all the way on the fount of the plate where you screw in to the little silver plate can that be put in the wrong way

[jim1228]

Hello,
Make sure the stem is seating all the way into the movement. Sometimes it may look like it is but not. That little set screw has to seat down in a gap on the stem that holds it into place. Also make sure the little screw did not break, making it too short to reach the gap. Other than that check your reassembly carefully. I don’t know exactly what kind of movement your working on but I hope this will help.
I wish you well
Jim

[showaddywaddy]

thanks lads i will check if it is seated

[david pierce]

S,
Make sure you watch Bob’s “STEMS, SLEEVES and CROWNS” videos. They will probably clear up your repair questions.
david

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