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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

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    By pjfitzgibbons,
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    • 12.6k views

  2. Gruen 380

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  3. Gruen 380

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    • 5 replies
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  5. AS base caliber info for Bulova BII from the 1920s

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    • 1.7k views

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  9. Unusual arbor-barrel arrangement?

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    • 9 replies
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  10. Rolex 3135 Beat Error Adjustment 1 2 3 4

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    • 42.7k views

  11. Elgin 0's grade 219

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  12. Finding a replacement crystal for Bulova 23 jewel self winding watch

    By Max50916,   
    • 7 replies
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  13. Sealed unit mainspring Barrels

    By wls1971,
    • 13 replies
    • 3.8k views

  14. What should I do about this loose "cannon pinion"?

    By GregG,
    • 5 replies
    • 3.6k views

  15. Tightening a cannon pinion on wrist and offset cannons also

    By pocwatjim,   
    • 10 replies
    • 15.8k views

  16. Rubbed in jewels

    By Garry,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.5k views

  17. Replaced balance complete--SLOW!!!

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    • 22 replies
    • 6.1k views

  18. 2 piece automatic mainspring

    By AshF,
    • 11 replies
    • 9.1k views

  19. SEIKO 43A REPLACEMENT

    By berniethebolt,
    • 6 replies
    • 6.7k views

  20. Cortebert railway watch

    By RichardHarris123,
    • 3 replies
    • 2k views

  21. FHF 150 ??? 1 2

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  22. What could cause a watch to freeze up until the chronograph is started?

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    • 3.9k views

  23. Omega 562 date indicator driving wheel issue

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    • 7 replies
    • 2.9k views
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  24. removing ratchet wheel from pocket watch

    By glynp,
    • 11 replies
    • 4.2k views

  25. Why does the "correct" mainspring for ETA 2804 not fit ?

    By mikepilk,
    • 19 replies
    • 6.4k views
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