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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.

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  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 🙏

    5.1k
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  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

    2.2k
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  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.

    3.9k
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  5. Cleaning / De-Greasing Techniques - including cleaning products

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

    922
    posts

  6. Fault Finding / Fault Diagnosis

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

    1.9k
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  7. Restoration Techniques - Polishing, Refinishing, Bluing, Rust, etc..

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

    1.8k
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  8. Lubrication Techniques, Oils, Greases, Epilame Treatments

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

    1.3k
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  9. Quartz and Tuning Fork Battery Operated Watches

    Discussing quartz and tuning fork watch movements

    810
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  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

    749
    posts

  11. Identify This Movement or Watch

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

    1.7k
    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

    2.8k
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  13. Documentation, Books & Service Sheets

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

    331
    posts

8962 topics in this forum

  1. Resources for screw restoration 1 2

    By JohnC,
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  2. Crystal part no 1 2

    By Dan75,
    • 32 replies
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  3. 6497 clone mainspring 1 2

    By drD,
    • 32 replies
    • 6.2k views

  4. Balance wheel wobble 1 2

    By ifibrin,
    • 31 replies
    • 6.6k views

  5. Moral dilemma 1 2

    By richy170,
    • 31 replies
    • 4.4k views

  6. Poor Amplitude 1 2

    By TheoB,
    • 31 replies
    • 6.8k views

  7. How to loosen a rusted dial screw. 1 2

    By Flubber,   
    • 31 replies
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  8. Can extraction gassoline disolve shelac? 1 2

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    • 31 replies
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  9. Need a balance staff for pocket watch 1 2

    By Daniel123,
    • 31 replies
    • 4.8k views

  10. Waltham Seaside movement. Serviced and new mainspring, amplitude is decent, but hour/minute hands don't move 1 2

    By GregG,
    • 31 replies
    • 3.3k views

  11. First go with a Timex automatic 1 2

    By bsoderling,
    • 31 replies
    • 6.8k views

  12. Setting teeth not fully engaging 1 2

    By skridlov,
    • 31 replies
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  13. Crystal replacement for seiko 5sports 1 2

    By Massimo,
    • 31 replies
    • 5.3k views

  14. Need help Replacing Incabloc Spring AS2063 1 2

    By adiorio110,
    • 31 replies
    • 5.2k views

  15. ETA 2892-A2 Automatic Works - what else can I do? 1 2

    By Cmmb8519,   
    • 31 replies
    • 12.3k views

  16. Seiko skx007 regulating question 1 2

    By snegron,
    • 31 replies
    • 12.3k views

  17. ANOTHER mind boggling escapement issue! 1 2

    By saswatch88,
    • 31 replies
    • 4.4k views

  18. Rolex Submariner Case Opening Issue 1 2

    By clockboy,
    • 31 replies
    • 7.6k views

  19. Waltham Traveller, First Victim? 1 2

    By badger,
    • 31 replies
    • 8.6k views

  20. Help On Tag Heuer Professional 200 - Stem Crown 1 2

    By Affnan,
    • 31 replies
    • 22.8k views

  21. Ebel Stem Capture 1 2

    By DavePak,   
    • 31 replies
    • 10.4k views

  22. Self Servicing Rolex Submariner 3135 1 2

    By Endeavor,   
    • 31 replies
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  23. ST96 finally put back together (still doesn't work.) 1 2

    By Daveb,
    • 31 replies
    • 3.6k views

  24. Beat error 1 2

    By BUSAKAZ,
    • 31 replies
    • 19.9k views

  25. Save or scrap? 1 2

    By mcass,
    • 31 replies
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    • Chief
      Second hand watch market.

      By Chief · Posted

      Sorry to jump in here, but I didn't want to start a new thread when there's already one regarding the second hand watch market. Can anyone tell me what I should be looking at when buying watches from eBay? I see loads on there for quite cheap, but after reading this thread I'm guessing they're all garbage and not worth the time? I recently bought an old Elco watch for 99p, just to practice on. I'm also really fond of the look of Services watches and Smiths Empire watches. I keep seeing them listed for around 5 or 6 pounds. Are they not worth the time buying? I'm not looking to sell watches to make a profit. I just want to buy watches I like the look of and wear them, but I also don't want to buy things that are going to be impossible to find parts for, or that have already been abused by someone else and broken beyond repair. Any tips?
    • Endeavor
      Omega cal. 565 - low amplitude

      By Endeavor · Posted

      I tried the Moebius 9415 from any sensible amount, down to microscopic a drop (or "super minimalistic"); the size of droplet which makes you really wonder why one would/should apply anything at all? But to no avail, consistently a lower amplitude compared to my Dr.Tillwich 1-3. Of course, as John mentioned above, the Dr.Tillwich 1-3, just like the Moebius 9010, likes to go somewhere else. Since short however, I'm the (proud?) owner of a bottle of Moebius Fixodrop. Can't say that I'm a proud owner of the 9415. So far, I haven't seen or discovered the "magic" of the 9415. Meanwhile, Moebius 🤣 has my money though.........
    • Michael1962
      Without Our Forum

      By Michael1962 · Posted

      I used to be quite active on The Lotus Forum when I owned my Esprit. I was there for so long, Bibs asked me to be a moderator. I'm not sure how long I did that for, but I think I turned into the second longest serving moderator. When I 'handed back my keys', Bibs made me a Full Forum Member. Normally this is a paid membership. My reward I suppose for helping out for many years. Bibs (forum owner) is quite active on there and if I am not wrong, don't quote me in other words, I think he once said that the money from memberships didn't cover the running cost. He adds money himself to keep it going. Does Mark have any sort of subscription scheme on here? I'll admit that I never paid to be a member on TLF. I should have. I never did. I agree that it would be a good idea that there is some sort of contingency plan for this forum. I intend on becoming more active on here. Life has just been getting in the way recently. I enrolled on Mark's watch course and was keenly doing that, but even that has had to take a back seat for a while. I am looking forward to getting back into that and also starting to do work on the clocks that I have been amassing. To do that successfully, I see myself needing to lean on the other members here. If for whatever reason this forum was to close, I think a great many of us would struggle.
    • Waggy
      Second hand watch market.

      By Waggy · Posted

      I think we are about there, if there were still lots out there then the cost of a watch from 5 years ago would be around the same as it is now (allowing for inflation). Given that the price has gone up several times over we can only assume that supply cannot keep up with demand so we must be at or past peak supply, especially if the trend continues. I see even places like Australia, Ukraine and even South America are selling watches on eBay, picking over their stocks, mixed in with fakes and Frankenwatches etc.
    • Neverenoughwatches
      Second hand watch market.

      By Neverenoughwatches · Posted

      I understand the demand bit, the generation below me 30ish are too technology engrossed to own a mechanical watch and they just dont like old stuff. I also consider myself at the getting on age of 57 to be a rare find of someone that likes old stuff, i did buy an almost 100 year old book yesterday titled " The New Modern Home " printed 1929.  Cost me a quid. What i was trying to work out is if we have reached a volume peak of watches being discovered hidden in the back of drawers.  Those watches that were hung onto until they entered the hands of the non sentimental generation. 
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