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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. Rolex 3135 movement -in over my head? 1 2 3

    By IBM16220,
    • 51 replies
    • 22.5k views

  2. Do you see anything strange in this balance wheel? 1 2 3

    By chriz74,
    • 51 replies
    • 11.8k views

  3. Pallet Stone Wear 1 2 3

    By margolisd,
    • 51 replies
    • 15.7k views

  4. Watch runs well dial side up, but not dial side down 1 2 3

    By swordfish,
    • 50 replies
    • 26.1k views

  5. When to Service or Regulate 1 2 3

    By R1C4,   
    • 50 replies
    • 21.6k views

  6. Best way to adjust positional variation in etachron systems 1 2

    By ifibrin,
    • 48 replies
    • 14k views

  7. Lathe work 1 2

    By RichardHarris123,
    • 48 replies
    • 9.6k views

  8. Help On New Chrono - Valjoux 7733? 1 2

    By GeorgeClarkson,
    • 47 replies
    • 16.4k views

  9. Making a custom dial 1 2

    By Macgman2000,
    • 47 replies
    • 18.1k views

  10. Waltham Traveller 16S 1 2

    By transporter,
    • 46 replies
    • 10k views

  11. My first ever watch restore project. Junghans pocket watch 1 2

    By HaydenE,
    • 46 replies
    • 11.1k views

  12. Help with Amplitude Please 1 2

    By Deggsie,
    • 46 replies
    • 7.9k views

  13. I broke my 4R36 hairspring. :( 1 2

    By Alexandros,
    • 46 replies
    • 13.3k views

  14. Timegrapher Says, +/- 8S/d. Real Life Shows Fast By20 Secs/min 1 2

    By Legarm,
    • 45 replies
    • 9.7k views

  15. Oiling advice 1 2

    By PeterS,
    • 45 replies
    • 9.5k views

  16. Seiko 6R15C suddenly losing time 1 2

    By Mechanicmosco,   
    • 44 replies
    • 25.5k views

  17. Unitas 6497 shock spring replacement 1 2

    By PeterS,
    • 44 replies
    • 14.1k views

  18. Too much lock? Causing low amplitude? 1 2

    By VWatchie,
    • 44 replies
    • 11.7k views

  19. Timex Electric Won't Run With New Battery 1 2

    By eyebidder,
    • 44 replies
    • 65.9k views

  20. Balance not rotating anymore 1 2

    By Negot8or,
    • 44 replies
    • 12k views

  21. My First Balance Staff - Need some advive 1 2

    By jdrichard,
    • 43 replies
    • 8.9k views

  22. Reforming a hairspring curve - Breguet Overcurve HS 1 2

    By rduckwor,   
    • 43 replies
    • 19.7k views

  23. Oris Dive Watch 1 2

    By lr1022,
    • 43 replies
    • 11.9k views

  24. Best Way To Pick Up Jewels 1 2

    By DrRock,
    • 43 replies
    • 12.6k views

  25. Help With Diagnosis On A 7750 Movement 1 2

    By DJT2,
    • 43 replies
    • 21k views
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