6152 How to build stage 46
The movement now aligns correctly pay attention to the stem and hole
6152 How to build stage 47
Finally secure the movement with two screws.
6152 How to build stage 48
Crown Guards are specially made for the 6152 case, they need to be a precise fit.
6152 How to build stage 49
The Crown Guard is machine finished it needs to be polished along the edges (not top or bottom) and details added.
6152 How to build stage 50
Use P400 wet and dry paper to get a nice smooth finish.
6152 How to build stage 51
You dont need to have a perfectly smooth finish, as you can see the Crown Guard is starting to look aged with very little effort.
6152 How to build stage 52
The next stage is to add a little shaping as shown to the top and bottom front side (not on the backside)
6152 How to build stage 53
We are now ready to fit the Crown Guard.
6152 How to build stage 54
The Crown Guard Lever may need adjusting (filing) never do this without fitting the movement first (after you have cut the winding stem).