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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. repairing a timex expedition indiglo watch

    By fredm,
    • 7 replies
    • 19.7k views

  2. Manual wind watch runs for a few hours then stops 1 2

    By Francis,
    • 35 replies
    • 19.7k views

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

    By rduckwor,   
    • 43 replies
    • 19.7k views

  4. Tommy Bahama Battery

    By DavePak,
    • 10 replies
    • 19.6k views
    • jdm
    • jdm

  5. AS/ ESA/ETA 536-121

    By Andyworks,
    • 13 replies
    • 19.6k views

  6. Replacing Incabloc Spring That Broke Off 1 2

    By GeorgeClarkson,   
    • 43 replies
    • 19.5k views

  7. Acrylic Or Enamel Paint

    By Davey57,
    • 18 replies
    • 19.3k views

  8. Rolex 3185

    By rattandsonwatchmakers,
    • 6 replies
    • 19.2k views

  9. Kif Elastor 3-2 1 2

    By noirrac1j,
    • 29 replies
    • 19.2k views

  10. How Do You Fit A Vintage Omega Seamaster Crystal?

    By systeman,   
    • 16 replies
    • 19.2k views

  11. First time acrylic crystal replacement 1 2

    By Chopin,
    • 25 replies
    • 19.1k views

  12. Omega De Ville (Classic) Dress Watch Battery Replacement

    By Jiggz,   
    • 18 replies
    • 19.1k views
    • Geo
    • Geo

  13. Restoring Vintage Remontoir 15 Rubis Pocket Watch 1 2

    By jdrichard,
    • 28 replies
    • 18.9k views

  14. stem crown loctite

    By luiazazrambo,   
    • 11 replies
    • 18.9k views

  15. Roamer Mst372 Movement. 1 2

    By Geo,
    • 40 replies
    • 18.8k views

  16. What sets the balance wheel into motion

    By Carramrod,   
    • 6 replies
    • 18.8k views

  17. Removing winder from a Rotary watch

    By TimB,   
    • 6 replies
    • 18.8k views

  18. Battery For Ebel 81 / Cartier 81

    By Michael,
    • 8 replies
    • 18.7k views

  19. Breaking grease

    By PeterS,
    • 16 replies
    • 18.7k views

  20. Help with lubricants for a beginner

    By bojan1990,
    • 14 replies
    • 18.6k views

  21. Timex Replacement Crowns and Crystals

    By Ianh,
    • 19 replies
    • 18.6k views

  22. Can't Pull Crown out On Old Waltham Pocket Watch

    By jdrichard,
    • 24 replies
    • 18.6k views

  23. How to open this old Benrus...

    By PaulnKC,   
    • 17 replies
    • 18.5k views

  24. Back-Case Won't Open? 1 2

    By PJA,   
    • 33 replies
    • 18.5k views
    • PJA
    • PJA

  25. Seiko 8F32 Movement

    By carl,
    • 15 replies
    • 18.4k views
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