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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 🙏

    5.1k
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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.

    4k
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  5. Cleaning / De-Greasing Techniques - including cleaning products

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

    922
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  6. Fault Finding / Fault Diagnosis

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

    1.9k
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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...

    1.9k
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  8. Lubrication Techniques, Oils, Greases, Epilame Treatments

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

    1.3k
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  9. Quartz and Tuning Fork Battery Operated Watches

    Discussing quartz and tuning fork watch movements

    821
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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

    755
    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

    2.8k
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  13. Documentation, Books & Service Sheets

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

    329
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8962 topics in this forum

  1. Movement 928880

    By rossjackson01,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

  2. Bracelet and Case Scratches

    By timekeeper,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views

  3. seiko 6319a (second attempt at a watch)

    By dismaldunc,
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  4. Keinzle Pocket Watch Winding Stem

    By RickJungSr,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.4k views

  5. How to replace ruby jewel

    By JohnBoy,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  6. Pocket watch lift angle

    By Crockpot,
    • 4 replies
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  7. Help getting the dial removed

    By Bready,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  8. Pocket watch case need help

    By Levine98,
    • 4 replies
    • 702 views

  9. Simple mainspring question...for some !

    By kevlarpants,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  10. Question about 1956 Bulova mainspring in Albatross, 10 CBAC

    By JerSievers,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  11. Waltham P.S Bartlett #1892, help needed.

    By DFKG,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  12. Mainspring strength allowance

    By SndChsr,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.4k views

  13. Omega 268 - New center wheel jewel?

    By Bopmd,
    • 4 replies
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  14. Lost a blue hand

    By Tiny,
    • 4 replies
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  15. Westclox dial woes - opinions wanted

    By JonTee,
    • 4 replies
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  16. Seiko Watch Help

    By melbaa,   
    • 4 replies
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  17. Vintage Tissot Seastar Quartz Stem Removal

    By JamesRoss,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.2k views

  18. Remove a case from a pocketwatch

    By Lomingen,
    • 4 replies
    • 2k views

  19. storing Bergeon B dip

    By dismaldunc,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  20. Assembling the Bulova Astronaut 214 bezel

    By Blubarb,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.2k views

  21. Tissot second gear movement

    By markr,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.5k views

  22. Visually differ Inca-block staff from shockproof staff on a landeron 51

    By gkmaia,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.9k views

  23. 6138B bushing question

    By Mircea,
    • 4 replies
    • 2k views

  24. Durowe 1162 - case?

    By SaskWatch,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.3k views

  25. How do I reset Breil Chronograph sub dials hands?

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    • Neverenoughwatches
      Stem removal after fitting hands

      By Neverenoughwatches · Posted

      So leave off the seconds. Stand the movement on its edge, its the dial edge that rests on the pad ( either rubber or cork , something that wont slip ). Use a finger of your left hand to hold the movement upright,  right hand presses the release and flicks out the stem. I do it this way so i can see what I'm under a microscope. But you could hold the movement between two fingers of your left hand, its the right that has to manipulate the stem out by pushing the release and flicking out the stem with  right ring finger nail. Sounds more complicated than it actually is. I guess you could fix a push pin to something solid, then all you need to do is push the release against the pin, leaving your right hand completely free to pull the stem out.
    • HectorLooi
      Battery

      By HectorLooi · Posted

      Try putting everything back together and closing the back cover. I think one of the two springs has to contact the metal casing to ground the casing. So when you press the button, it will touch the contact on circuit board and close the circuit.
    • PeterS
      Stem removal after fitting hands

      By PeterS · Posted

      Yes, the seconds hand is the longest and goes almost to the edge of the dial. I can’t quite picture it how you do it on the rubber pad
    • Murks
      Battery

      By Murks · Posted

      A don't think so it leaked or damaged it because the watch itself works it just the buttons ain't working not connecting with the circuit board have taken more pictures of where the buttons makes contact with the circuit board.
    • Neverenoughwatches
      Stem removal after fitting hands

      By Neverenoughwatches · Posted

      I think what peter means oh is once he has fitted the hands and  checked for  alignment if them and that they dont foul, how does he then hold the movement to remove the stem in order to case up. The dial cannot be laid on a cushion or in a movement holder as the hands will get damaged. This can be quite tricky for a beginner, what i do is  to stand the movement on edge on a rubber pad so it doesn't slip. Hold the top edge with one finger then my dominant hand uses 3 fingers to press the stem release and flick out the stem. See below peter, leave off the second hand as this is the longest and gets caught the most, then fit it once the stem is out. Alternatively place the movement in one of the cup style holders, i imagine this is what they are designed for. They only touch the very edge of the dial.  
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