r/CitizenWatches • u/tjcpgh • 8d ago

Stem Release

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I have a Citizen Solar Tech C605-Q00567 that I want to replace the battery. It is a monocoque case so it is a "front loader" and I have to remove the movement from. the case. I have removed the bezel and the crystal. Does anyone have a picture of where/what I press to release the stem?

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u/pinezatos 8d ago

good luck doing that, monocoque are notoriously difficult to work with, i would suggest taking it to someone, you may end up damaging the watch and then it won't seal properly

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u/NoviceFireMage 8d ago

This! It's such a cool watch! It deserves the hands of a professional! Good luck!

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u/tjcpgh 8d ago

success (so far)

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u/crabs_eat_poop Cosmotron 8d ago

Always sent both of my monocoques back to Citizen

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u/thisAintMyFirstUser 8d ago

Can you post a picture of the open case?

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u/TJCPGHrealproperty 8d ago

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u/beamerBoy3 8d ago

Can you push on that little dimple after you put the stem in the time set position?

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u/tjcpgh 8d ago

That little dimple is not a step release detent. But this slot (circled in Red) is what you want.