Watch Repairs Help & Advice

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1. Watch Case Issues, Opening, Movement/Stem Removal, Case Parts, straps and bracelets

   • Watch Glasses/Crystals and Glass Gaskets

   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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   • Seiko 6139: Unable to remove winding stem because of corrosion
   • By stm, 10 hours ago
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 

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   • Cap jewel with what looks like a circular engraving around the edge
   • By VWatchie, 17 minutes ago
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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   • Etachron regulation system
   • By JohnR725, 8 hours ago
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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   • Unitas 6376
   • By nevenbekriev, Yesterday at 06:24 AM
5. Cleaning / De-Greasing Techniques - including cleaning products

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

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   • Watch cleaning fluids in my Elma Super Elite
   • By JohnR725, April 9
6. Fault Finding / Fault Diagnosis

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

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   • Hour hand won’t go past certain spot when adjusting time forwards
   • By Nucejoe, 23 hours ago
7. Restoration Techniques - Polishing, Refinishing, Bluing, Rust, etc..

   • Parts Manufacture & Lathe Work
   • Polishing & Refinishing
   • Rust & Rust Removal
   • Dial / Hands Cleaning and Restoration

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

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   • Cracked crystal repair?
   • By mbwatch, April 13
8. Lubrication Techniques, Oils, Greases, Epilame Treatments

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

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   • Oil Breguet Spring in Self Winding Bulova 11AFAC?
   • By GuyMontag, March 10
9. Quartz and Tuning Fork Battery Operated Watches

   Discussing quartz and tuning fork watch movements

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   • Which battery?
   • By RichardHarris123, Monday at 06:34 PM
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

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    • Modifying a hole jewel
    • By Neverenoughwatches, April 16
11. Identify This Movement or Watch

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

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    • INGERSOLL watch necklace - Unsure of make/model
    • By EBUZZ, 9 hours ago
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

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    • Vertex Dirty Dozen watch Crowns
    • By rehajm, Tuesday at 07:44 PM
13. Documentation, Books & Service Sheets

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

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    • Bulova Case/Crystal reference needed
    • By GuyMontag, Monday at 08:00 PM