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Removing the Dial

Dials are held in place with tiny posts called "feet". The feet fit into holes in the movement, and tiny screws in the side of the movement screw into the sides of the feet holding them (and the dial) firmly in place. Sometimes the screws are not in the side but in the back. You will notice these screws are a bit strange.  The head of these screws has one side sheared off.  The post sits right next to the screw, and when the screw is turned, the other half of the screw presses into the post, holding it in place.    Look around the edge of the movement (or the back of the movement) and locate these tiny screws.  There are usually 2 of them on wrist watches and 3 of them on pocket watches (usually!).  Loosen the screws but don't remove them.  The dial should lift off easily.  Do NOT pry it... ceramic dials will crack, and metal dials will bend if you do! If it doesn't come off easily, loosen the screws a tiny bit more and try again.  Place the dial in the parts tray.

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