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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. Replacing Incabloc Spring That Broke Off 1 2

    By GeorgeClarkson,   
    • 43 replies
    • 19.5k views

  2. Waltham Pocket Watch 1 2

    By Folkvisor,
    • 42 replies
    • 8.8k views

  3. Hands rotate one way but not the other 1 2

    By Chopin,
    • 42 replies
    • 8.5k views

  4. Overbanking? 1 2

    By steve1811uk,
    • 42 replies
    • 14.4k views

  5. NOS hairspring 180 degrees out of position 1 2

    By gaber,
    • 42 replies
    • 6.6k views

  6. Replacement of Impulse Jewel on 1895 Elgin 1 2

    By jdrichard,
    • 42 replies
    • 14.2k views

  7. Having systemic problems with low amplitude on every watch I practice on 1 2

    By GregG,
    • 42 replies
    • 9.1k views

  8. Could A Wrong Battery Ruin A Watch? 1 2

    By ro63rto,
    • 41 replies
    • 30.9k views

  9. Removing Balance Cap Jewel On Certain Watches. 1 2

    By BeyondWorld,
    • 41 replies
    • 11.7k views

  10. Specs Way Off After Reassembly 1 2

    By Lawren5,
    • 41 replies
    • 8.7k views

  11. Need Technical Manual For Swiss Chrono 1 2

    By jdrichard,
    • 41 replies
    • 8.7k views

  12. How to Open a Breitling Top Time 2000 Case 1 2

    By Bungle,   
    • 41 replies
    • 20.4k views

  13. Removing extremely stuck screws 1 2

    By agregate,   
    • 41 replies
    • 46.9k views

  14. Amplitude drops after service 1 2

    By AP1875,
    • 40 replies
    • 12.3k views

  15. A Hobbyist's Watchmaking Shopping List 1 2

    By PadraicB,
    • 40 replies
    • 13.6k views

  16. Roamer Mst372 Movement. 1 2

    By Geo,
    • 40 replies
    • 18.8k views

  17. Timex Forum? 1 2

    By DouglasSkinner,   
    • 40 replies
    • 29.7k views

  18. Asian 2836 pushed to hard on the stem removal button 1 2

    By OLLOPLO,
    • 40 replies
    • 14k views

  19. What Could Be Causing Low Amplitude 1 2

    By Lawren5,
    • 40 replies
    • 42.4k views

  20. Troubleshooting question 1 2

    By Lc130,
    • 39 replies
    • 6.8k views

  21. Polishing screw heads with diamond paste 1 2

    By Titanium,
    • 39 replies
    • 13.3k views

  22. 70s Newmark Dive watch 1 2

    By RyanGreerMcGilloway,
    • 39 replies
    • 11.2k views

  23. Timex M25 date wheel 1 2

    By Dave84,
    • 39 replies
    • 10.4k views

  24. Cartier Santos medium issue 1 2

    By Carter123,
    • 39 replies
    • 13.4k views

  25. Another First strip down clean and rebuild Noobie 1 2

    By Tiny,
    • 39 replies
    • 8.4k views
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