Opening a Pocket Watch

Key wind, Key set, Pocket Watch - Open Face design.

Press the button on the top of the pendant, the rear cover will swing open 90 degrees.
To wind the watch, insert key and turn anticlockwise.

Step 1.

Lever under the lip at 1 o'clock to open the front bezel.
You can use a Case knife, but avoid a sharp blade which may damage the case or injure yourself.

The front bezel hinges at 9 o'clock and can swing open to 90 degrees.
Time may be set by placing key on centre and turning the hands.

Step 2.

Depress the spring clip with the thumb nail.

The movement swings on a hinge at 12 o'clock. Avoid contact with the watch hands!

Step 3.

Slide retaining clip by pushing raised nib to the left with thumb nail.

Lift Dust Cover gently off the two retaining pins to reveal the balance.