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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.

    4.7k
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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 🙏

    9.8k
    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
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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.

    6.8k
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  5. Cleaning / De-Greasing Techniques - including cleaning products

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

    1.5k
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  6. Fault Finding / Fault Diagnosis

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

    3.2k
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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...

    2.3k
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  8. Lubrication Techniques, Oils, Greases, Epilame Treatments

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

    1.7k
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  9. Quartz and Tuning Fork Battery Operated Watches

    Discussing quartz and tuning fork watch movements

    1.2k
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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

    974
    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
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  13. Documentation, Books & Service Sheets

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

    407
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8985 topics in this forum

  1. Roller

    By Murks,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.9k views

  2. Roller for 19" Omega Pocket Watch

    By margolisd,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.1k views

  3. Roller interchangeability?

    By bsoderling,
    • 13 replies
    • 2.2k views

  4. Roller Jewel

    By deloidtoc,
    • 3 replies
    • 4.4k views

  5. Roller jewel wrist watches

    By Murks,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views

  6. Roller Jewels

    By avkxyz,
    • 24 replies
    • 10.2k views

  7. Roller Removal

    By toptime810,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.9k views

  8. Roller table help?

    By rogart63,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.7k views

  9. Roller Table Loose On New Balance Shaft

    By PostwarO27,
    • 2 replies
    • 2k views

  10. Roller too tight - how do I reduce the roller seat on the balance staff

    By mikepilk,
    • 4 replies
    • 2k views

  11. Ronda

    By gary17,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.6k views

  12. Ronda (915) Battery Change

    By MikeB,   
    • 12 replies
    • 10.6k views

  13. Ronda 1016 Quarts movement - Calendar Date Stuck

    By PlanetEarth,
    • 1 reply
    • 2.2k views
    • jdm
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  14. Ronda 1113 mechanical movement

    By Paulevs,
    • 9 replies
    • 2.2k views

  15. Ronda 1213 part needed

    By ftwizard,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.6k views

  16. Ronda 1223

    By jthing,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.2k views

  17. Ronda 217 / 217P-23

    By Ebvawda,   
    • 7 replies
    • 4.3k views
    • jdm
    • jdm

  18. Ronda 50-51-52

    By Specializedjim,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.5k views

  19. Ronda 5021.D quartz movement stem removal

    By cduke,
    • 2 replies
    • 5.4k views

  20. Ronda 5040.b Stem Removal Help

    By bobm12,
    • 8 replies
    • 24.8k views

  21. Ronda 515 not working

    By Herbie53,   
    • 8 replies
    • 9.8k views

  22. Ronda 517 movement

    By NigeH,
    • 5 replies
    • 4.7k views

  23. Ronda 705 problem

    By Chopin,
    • 8 replies
    • 5.2k views

  24. Ronda 715 Coil

    By Santiago,
    • 7 replies
    • 7.1k views

  25. Ronda 715 movement - day and date don't change

    By iltl32,
    • 4 replies
    • 4.7k views


  • Topics

  • Posts

    • Mark
      Beginner advice - cleaning in an apartment

      By Mark · Posted

      Just bare in mind that IPA will dissolve shellac, and pretty quickly too, so you are doing the right thing by not immersing balance or pallets in IPA. The data-sheet for the older Elma machines recommending the Cleaner, Water Rinse and IPA jars do not mention the dangers of using IPA as far as Im aware, which is unfortunate as it's possible some people could get tripped up.
    • Dell
      French drum novice

      By Dell · Posted

      Where in the world are you? If you are in uk you can send to me and I will re pivot it , if in USA ask on NAWCC if elsewhere sorry can’t help.
    • VWatchie
      Is it possible to straighten this pivot?

      By VWatchie · Posted

      I just had a look w/o luck... Here's a decent database too: https://www.emmywatch.com/db/movement/oris--581/
    • lepistone
      Beginner advice - cleaning in an apartment

      By lepistone · Posted

      Hi! I'm Leo and so far I followed Mark's courses (great work Mark!) and as suggested I stripped and put together an ST36, so far twice. All good so far, except a flying click spring that I managed to find on the floor. Now it's time to think about cleaning and I'm considering carefully the different options. I live in an apartment in Stockholm. Ventilation is always on and windows can be opened, but still I would like to keep the family exposure to toxic fumes to a minimum. Also being able to drain the liquids in the sink sounds convenient. I don't have machines right now, but I could consider an ultrasonic or some spinning contraption maybe (chrono clean or similar, if it's not too big). So I thought I could try out a water and alcohol based system, using heptane only for the balance complete and the pallet fork. In my area I can procure easily 99% IPA, distilled water and generic Heptane. Then I usually order tools from Cousins, which does ship hazardous liquids to Sweden but it's very expensive to do so. I was wondering if such a mostly water-based system makes sense for me a beginner? I could pre-clean with IPA and pegwood, then clean with some water-based detergent, then rinse with tap water, then distilled water, then alcohol, then low over for drying maybe. And keep the heptane only for dipping the balance complete and pallets. Any advice as a safe detergent? Dish soap even? Or I checked at Cousins at it seems that the only non-hazardous product they sell is Elma EC90, which among other things is classified as safe to drain. Could that be a good choice? Re: the machine: should I be good starting by hand with these mostly safe liquids, of is it better to start off with an ultrasonic or something else? What's my current plan? After practicing with my ST36, I was thinking of servicing pocket watches first - I like hamilton railroad ones, maybe. Then if I succeed with those, try to service some seiko and sw200 wristwatches. Many thanks for any advice!
    • Bill2024
      Is it possible to straighten this pivot?

      By Bill2024 · Posted

      Probably - the movement is an old Oris 581 kif, so not rare or valuable, but I must say don’t see many of these on eBay. I see lots of other vintage oris calibres but I don’t know if any of the parts would be compatible. Is it possible to look up which Oris movements might have a compatible fourth wheel anywhere? Thanks I think it’s worth a try. Can you suggest what type of tube might be useful for doing this?  I thought about trying a pin vice but that seems a bit clumsy. 
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