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  1. Watch Case Issues, Opening, Movement/Stem Removal, Case Parts, straps and bracelets

    Discussing issues regarding the watch case including Opening, Closing, Movement Removal, Stem Removal, Pushers, Pendant Tubes etc...
    You can also discuss subjects relating to watch straps and bracelets here.

    4.6k
    posts

  2. New to watch repair ** Safe Zone For Learner Watch Repairers **

    Discussing subjects relating to learner watch repairers.
    More experienced repairers - please guide learners with patience and respect 🙏

    9.6k
    posts

  3. Regulation, Watch Performance and Timing Machine (Timegrapher) Readings/Results

    Discuss general regulation techniques, watch performance issues and your timing machine readings (traces).
    Balance Wheel Adjustment, Hairspring Adjustment, Regulating Watches, Setting Watches in Beat, Lift Angle

    3.1k
    posts

  4. Service, Repair & Adjustment Techniques (Not Timing or Regulation)

    Discussing subjects relating to servicing, making adjustments and repairs to watch parts and movements and fitting balance staffs. This section is not for timing or regulation discussion. To discuss Regulation or Timing please go here.

    6.7k
    posts

  5. Cleaning / De-Greasing Techniques - including cleaning products

    Discussing cleaning and de-greasing of watch movements including products used

    1.4k
    posts

  6. Fault Finding / Fault Diagnosis

    Discuss fault finding. Post here for advise diagnosing any watch movement issues.

    3.2k
    posts

  7. Restoration Techniques - Polishing, Refinishing, Bluing, Rust, etc..

    Dealing with all subjects relating to watch restoration techniques such as Rust Removal, Bluing, Refinishing etc...

    2.3k
    posts

  8. Lubrication Techniques, Oils, Greases, Epilame Treatments

    Discussing lubrication techniques, oils and greases to use and Epilame treatment.

    1.7k
    posts

  9. Quartz and Tuning Fork Battery Operated Watches

    Discussing quartz and tuning fork watch movements

    1.2k
    posts

  10. Shock Settings - Incablock, Diashock - Fitting/Adjusting Jewels, etc..

    Discussing shock settings such as Incabloc and Diashock etc..
    Fitting and the adjustment of Jeweled Bearings, Pallet Stones, Impulse Jewels

    966
    posts

  11. Identify This Movement or Watch

    Need help identifying a watch movement? Please use this section.

    2.7k
    posts

  12. Watch Parts, Sourcing Parts, Movements, Materials and Lubrication Products

    Discussing watch parts, the sourcing of watch parts and movements, and products required to repair and service watch movements

    4.1k
    posts

  13. Documentation, Books & Service Sheets

    Discussing watch repair documentation, books, parts lists and service sheets

    407
    posts

8984 topics in this forum

  1. Many topics are being moved from this "GENERAL" sub-forum

    By Mark,
    • 0 replies
    • 5.9k views

  2. Repair Michael Kors Mk3248 Watch 1 2 3 4 6

    By Robinjoeh,   
    • 126 replies
    • 67.5k views

  3. Bulova 11BLC....Where did this come from? 1 2 3 4 5

    By mcass,
    • 110 replies
    • 28.9k views

  4. I've ran out of ideas & tricks ...... Help !! 1 2 3 4 5

    By Endeavor,
    • 105 replies
    • 30.4k views

  5. ETA 2789-1 1 2 3 4 5

    By rossjackson01,
    • 102 replies
    • 28.2k views

  6. Design Watch / Plating Project 1 2 3 4 5

    By Endeavor,
    • 100 replies
    • 32.4k views

  7. Lost Click ! 1 2 3 4

    By LeCorbusier,
    • 93 replies
    • 16.1k views

  8. My First Strip Down - Helvetia 1 2 3 4

    By PhilB,
    • 91 replies
    • 20.4k views

  9. New Movements For Practicing On, Very Cheap. 1 2 3 4

    By Geo,
    • 90 replies
    • 14.5k views

  10. Rolex GMT 1675 stops , crown comes out. 1 2 3 4

    By chriz74,
    • 90 replies
    • 28.9k views

  11. Broken Stem Inside Crown... 1 2 3 4

    By DJW,
    • 89 replies
    • 83.2k views

  12. Some Bulova Help Please 1 2 3 4

    By ricardopalamino,
    • 82 replies
    • 26.9k views

  13. Clean & lubricate NOS old stock mainsprings or just install? 1 2 3 4

    By mbwatch,
    • 81 replies
    • 5.2k views

  14. Heuer Quartz running fast 1 2 3 4

    By KimBowers,
    • 81 replies
    • 29.4k views

  15. Sourcing hairspring 1 2 3 4

    By Nucejoe,
    • 80 replies
    • 23.9k views

  16. Rolex 3135 Beat Error Adjustment 1 2 3 4

    By clockboy,
    • 78 replies
    • 42.7k views

  17. Help Fixing Omega Chronostop - Broken Pusher Tube 1 2 3 4

    By marlonbarlow,
    • 77 replies
    • 20.7k views

  18. Adjusting beat error on a movement without adjustable stud carrier 1 2 3

    By ifibrin,
    • 74 replies
    • 28.1k views

  19. Opening an Unopenable Caseback? ['72 Zenith Defy A3642] 1 2 3

    By dpn,
    • 74 replies
    • 15.5k views

  20. A Seiko shows strange behavior 1 2 3

    By UhrTobi,
    • 72 replies
    • 14.1k views

  21. Timex M24 fast 1 2 3

    By rfitts46,
    • 71 replies
    • 22.2k views

  22. Poise issue? Seiko 7625 with Renata 1594 balance 1 2 3

    By steve1811uk,
    • 67 replies
    • 16.7k views

  23. Seiko 5 Gaining - Suggestions? 1 2 3

    By 64americandeluxe,
    • 67 replies
    • 39.9k views
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  24. Broken pivot 1 2 3

    By transporter,   
    • 67 replies
    • 17.4k views

  25. Ingersoll sealion 1 2 3

    By Johnnie,
    • 67 replies
    • 16.9k views
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