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Stem

The shaft connecting the crown to the keyless works.

Explanation

Stems are specific to calibres and case heights.

Related visual reference

Stem Winding and Setting Watch. - DPLA - 1690779f9826ae336aa2956bd1cf6bc0 (page 1) — Heidbrink, Bernard, Public domain. Wikimedia Commons file page

Stem Winding and Setting Watch. - DPLA - 1690779f9826ae336aa2956bd1cf6bc0 (page 2) — Heidbrink, Bernard, Public domain. Wikimedia Commons file page

Stem Winding and Setting Watch. - DPLA - 1690779f9826ae336aa2956bd1cf6bc0 (page 3) — Heidbrink, Bernard, Public domain. Wikimedia Commons file page

The photograph illustrates a related mechanism or component; consult its caption and source record for the exact object shown.

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Educational resource. Nothing here is a valuation, an authentication or a guarantee of attribution. Consult a qualified watchmaker before servicing any antique movement.