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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.

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  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 🙏

    5k
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  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

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  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.

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

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

    921
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  6. Fault Finding / Fault Diagnosis

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

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

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

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  8. Lubrication Techniques, Oils, Greases, Epilame Treatments

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

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  9. Quartz and Tuning Fork Battery Operated Watches

    Discussing quartz and tuning fork watch movements

    804
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  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

    749
    posts

  11. Identify This Movement or Watch

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

    1.7k
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  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

    2.7k
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  13. Documentation, Books & Service Sheets

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

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8958 topics in this forum

  1. Seiko 5106-9000 Presmatic

    By Cmmb8519,   
    • 4 replies
    • 2.9k views

  2. Hamilton Pacer Accutron Tuning-Fork --the only one?

    By Alastair,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.4k views

  3. Raymond Weil Butterfly Clasp

    By Sarcadelia,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.6k views

  4. Help to find eb 8123 (Automatic) service or assembly documentation

    By Vacherin,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.8k views

  5. Vintage Chronograph Pusher

    By jnash,
    • 1 reply
    • 3.1k views

  6. Balance staff came out :(

    By p2n,
    • 7 replies
    • 3k views

  7. How to release power from automatic?

    By Lc130,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.2k views

  8. Dial corrosion

    By p2n,
    • 5 replies
    • 3.5k views

  9. Loose cannon pinion shaft

    By p2n,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.4k views

  10. AS2063 inca variety

    By bsoderling,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.2k views

  11. Hour hand stuck to hour wheel

    By Lc130,
    • 5 replies
    • 3.2k views

  12. What does this lever do?

    By p2n,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.5k views

  13. Advice for G-shock

    By radical.tea,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.3k views

  14. Technique for threaded barrel arbor?

    By MrRoundel,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.2k views

  15. How to get this stem out?

    By Lc130,
    • 5 replies
    • 2.1k views

  16. Citizen Eco-Drive CTZ-A8083 Glass

    By stickfish,
    • 8 replies
    • 3.8k views

  17. Lemania monopusher crown and stem

    By Mataylor77,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.6k views

  18. Omega Seamaster 2846

    By Matt665556,
    • 2 replies
    • 1k views

  19. Missing tooth - repair?

    By p2n,
    • 4 replies
    • 4.8k views

  20. Rado movement replacement

    By RadoHelp,   
    • 1 reply
    • 8k views

  21. Oiling end-stones on capped pallets?

    By MrRoundel,
    • 2 replies
    • 827 views

  22. Help With Rolex 1520 KIF Duoshock Size (escape wheel)

    By jaycey,
    • 0 replies
    • 925 views

  23. CIMIER

    By berniethebolt,   
    • 16 replies
    • 6.8k views

  24. Timex Marlin 1963

    By Icedfan,   
    • 3 replies
    • 6.5k views

  25. Nonsensical problem reported? Or am I dumb?

    By azkid,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.2k views


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    • Malocchio
      Is this pallet fork over-locking?

      By Malocchio · Posted

      Thanks for the help guys! VWatchie I already found your thread but I'll check it again. Nice to know about acetone, I still have to get the shellac off since I made a little mess. I adjusted the jewel, put new shellac (the so called soldering technique, pallet tool too hot this time so the shellac "wire" melted in air before getting in contact with jewels or fork) rinsed the pallet fork and put it back dry. Amplitude is now in the 240-250 range that I expected in the first place. I guess there's enough oil in the escape wheel teeth already but I'll check that later. The mainspring was pretty beaten so a new one would probably boost the amplitude even further. Nice to learn new things. Now I have another thing to look for while disassembling. I wonder if the watch left the factory that way. 
    • Waggy
      Movement holder made with 3D printer

      By Waggy · Posted

      Would be interesting to see it 🙂
    • nickelsilver
      Vintage pocket watches from e-bay (winding stems needed)

      By nickelsilver · Posted

      These are all American movements (with the exception of the "Rubis"), and are all almost certainly "negative set" which means the stem is part of the case. So it's normal that they are all missing- they are with their cases. You will need male square bench keys to wind/disarm them. Vintagewatchstraps has a great writeup on the different systems. But basically, any American "x" size movement will fit any case for that size, possibly with some adjusting of the stem position. With Swiss movements, there is some interchangeability between calibers, usually within the same maker's range, but not really overall- there are thousands of different stems out there.
    • Mallard
      Vintage pocket watches from e-bay (winding stems needed)

      By Mallard · Posted

      Hi, I'm very new to watchmaking and this is my first time posting here.  I've bought a lot of 10 vintage pocket watches size 0s from e-bay and just got them today.  Most of the balance wheels sprung quite freely and thus seemed like a worthy endeavor as a first batch for exploration.  I've just realized that none of them have any winding stems. Is there any way I could source appropriate winding stems for the movements? There seems to be assortments of various stems selling in bulk on aliexpress, but would any of them fit?  I've read on other threads that some people lathe their own stems (which is waaaay out of my current skill set, which is pretty much nil). Others say that you 'just have to try a few and see if they fit'. I would much appreciate any advice for this matter. Thanks!
    • LittleWatchShop
      Movement holder made with 3D printer

      By LittleWatchShop · Posted

      Nice work.  In the last year, I have been servicing Accutron 218s.  I have the official Accutron hoder that provides electrical contact to the movement.  It is a pretty clever design.  There is a cut in the ring of the holder (shaped like a "C").  When in relaxed state, the holder is slightly smaller than the watch movement.  You spread the cut slightly and drop the movement in and release.  Very clean.  I have made 3D versions of this setup.  Have not explored using it generally for other movements.
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