How to Remove the Crown on an Elgin Watch

Elgin National Watch Company was founded in 1864 and their first watch was made in 1867. All Elgin watches have mechanical movements, which means they must be wound every one to two days to keep running. Removing the crown on an Elgin watch is a simple process that does not take any experience working on watches to complete.

Things You'll Need

• Small screwdriver

Instructions

Remove the Crown

1. Unscrew the crown completely.

2. Open the back case of the watch by sliding the tip of a tiny screwdriver between the back flap and the watch case. Push down on the handle of the screwdriver to pop the back of the case up. Be careful not to scratch the watch case with the screwdriver.

3. Look for a tiny screw inside the watch located near the crown and stem. Unscrew the screw one turn.

4. Pull on the crown to remove it once the screw is loose.

5. Tighten the screw back to its original state and close the back of the case.

Resources

• Elgin Watches