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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. vostok hair spring

    By Gearbox,
    • 22 replies
    • 7k views

  2. Balance shock spring

    By Brutus,
    • 22 replies
    • 6.3k views

  3. Color Matching Old Lume

    By Woolshire,
    • 22 replies
    • 3.8k views

  4. Please help identifying this movement

    By Yasser,
    • 22 replies
    • 3.7k views

  5. Tightening a loose minute hand?

    By PastorChris,
    • 22 replies
    • 29.3k views

  6. Removing movement from the case?

    By Gary,   
    • 22 replies
    • 6.4k views

  7. Hamilton Pocket Watch - broken mainspring

    By Folkvisor,
    • 22 replies
    • 4.3k views

  8. ETA 2836-2 Auto Mechanism Issue

    By Dico,
    • 22 replies
    • 7.7k views
    • jdm
    • jdm

  9. Seiko 7S26A problem

    By Chopin,
    • 22 replies
    • 4.9k views
    • jdm
    • jdm

  10. Can this be fixed? (A visit from the fairy)

    By p2n,
    • 22 replies
    • 4.9k views

  11. Movement runs but eventually minute and hour hands stop

    By Chopin,
    • 22 replies
    • 5.2k views

  12. Measuring missing screw sizes

    By skridlov,
    • 21 replies
    • 11.2k views

  13. Help with regulating mechanical Tissot

    By PJA,   
    • 21 replies
    • 7.5k views
    • PJA
    • PJA

  14. Bad balance jewel in ETA 813 movement

    By bsoderling,
    • 21 replies
    • 5.2k views

  15. Quartz second hand stutter after installing battery

    By Chopin,
    • 21 replies
    • 25.9k views
    • PJA
    • PJA

  16. Stems / Crowns in pocket watch cases

    By Piff,
    • 21 replies
    • 17.4k views

  17. BFG 866

    By Mac,   
    • 21 replies
    • 8.3k views

  18. 7750 not working - gear train issue?

    By vcelkamaja,
    • 21 replies
    • 6k views

  19. Replacement jewel question

    By ifibrin,
    • 21 replies
    • 4.9k views

  20. Yoke keeps slipping out of sliding clutch

    By rph952,
    • 21 replies
    • 7k views

  21. Regulator Pins Width

    By jdrichard,
    • 21 replies
    • 3.6k views

  22. Hairspring CGS & specifications.

    By Nucejoe,
    • 21 replies
    • 8.3k views
    • jdm
    • jdm

  23. ETA 2472 Oscillating weight too much end-shake

    By VWatchie,
    • 21 replies
    • 6.6k views

  24. Omega Seamaster - Regulation using screw and/or regulating arm?

    By NJD1977,
    • 21 replies
    • 12.7k views

  25. Seiko 5 6309a

    By Dave84,
    • 21 replies
    • 7k views
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