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I'm in the process of refurbishing a 1913 trench style watch. The spring was needing replaced but unfortunately the new one from the suppliers had the wrong fitting at the barrel end. Due the cost of postage to return it, I thought I would modify it to fit the watch. A few years ago I purchased an old spring punch, more because I like buying tools rather than I thought I might need it. I had a practice run on the old spring (the one in the photo) and annealed the end before using the punch. The result wasn't to good, so I tried it again without annealing and got the result you see in the photo. I now snapped the end off the new spring and punched a neat hole in it. Bearing in mind that the spring is only 1.3mm wide, I was well pleased with the result. If you get the chance to purchase one of these punches at a good price, I would recommend you buy it.

Happy Birthday Geo. That's a very nice preside. All the best.

You deserve at least a cuddle tonight. Enjoy the rest of the day. :wub:

Have a good day, you sweet young thang! :woohoo-jumping-smiley-emoticon:

Great watch! And happy birthday!

Beautiful watch! Congratulations :) Morten

Micky, I managed to find this company which specialise in retail shop outfitting: http://www.morland-uk.com/shop/shop-fit-out/laminate-sheets/egger-hpl-laminate-u628st15.html It's expensive stuff but I think it's worth it. There are many Youtube videos showing how to apply it using contact adhesive.

Have a good one Geo!! :)

Many Congrates Geo have a good one. Age is important only if you're cheese or wine :thumbsu:

Actually I now can,t wait for another Timex to cross my path so I can explore all these theories.

Good to see you back SeikoWatch!