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No tool that I know of. The usual method is to get one leg under the lip, one in the gap and one on top of the lip as a starting point. Move the leg that's in the gap along under the lip until the third leg is in the gap. The 'spring' will make the third leg stick up a bit. The final step is to press the third leg down AND move it sideways...here's where most people start gnashing their teeth. One trick is to turn a piece ofpegwood down so it fits the jewel cavity (inside the rim. Then you need to make a 'dish' on the end of the pegwood, this is the clearance for the cap jewel. This homebuilt tool will allow you to apply pressure on the spring and turn it at the same time. You can make another for Seiko and Novodiac shock absorbers as well. HTH Anil

I think the best tip I got was using a simple piece of polythene-bag over the dial when removing the hands. SO simple and cheap (I Like Cheap!) and works flawlessly! Stops the possibility of the little buggers flying off into unknown-land with all the other lost parts too! A big thanks for that tip Mark!

I purchased a Tourneau 7750 a while back on eBay. The watch was a mess. For one thing, the dial was glued to the main plate - missing the dial feet and it has some discoloration. Here's how it started. I finally got around to having the dial restored by International Dial. They didn't have the exact die, but they did find a suitable substitute. While they could have created a die to match the original I didn't want to incur the expense. Some pics of the dirty movement... The watch also had a Rolex crown (I think it's a fake) and the stem was soldered to the crown. You can see it in the following pic: Here it is on reassembly - preparing to attach the hands in my Bergeon movement holder: And the finished product - note I have a new crown on order - so the fake Rolex is still on there for the time being. This watch is a gift for my son.

Can't stop wearing it !

Very limited in time at the moment but want to try and do semi-homemade watches for me and the wife before the autumn ends. First day this year in the garage. Starting with the wife's as this "should" be the easier as it must be a quartz. Total hobbyist at this, and although I have a rough idea of what I am trying to achieve, making a lot of it up as I go along. Hope to share progress on this forum for anyone who is interested Dial 0.2mm brass sheet Cut out and superglued onto a brass 3mm disc (machined from 10SWG sheet) Drill centre hole 1.1mm (was going to be 1.0mm but I snapped the drill bit) Swap onto the smaller lathe Mark out the dial diameter Aldi today selling routers for £24.99. Perfect to fix an old Gravograph I bought ages ago on ebay with dead motor Test piece which will go on the watch box as a plaque. Can now do engraving on the case back of the gents watch (later project still in the head) This is movement for my wife's watch. Ronda 1042. Smallest I could find which suites what I think I will need. Beside is a 5pence piece to give scale. Had to be a quartz as winding and setting the time was an absolute no no for the user Showing with dial in position. Decided I will try to attach with dial stickers rather then solder on feet (more chance of disaster and no time to keep scrapping) Trying bath repair enamel. Will leave this for a week to set. Hopefully not too high and works ok Square lump of silver. Starting the casing 10mm hole to start things off

I made a tool using peg wood. Drill a hole in the centre of a end of peg wood then file (I used a screw head file) three notches to accommodate the legs. Then just twist & release with no flyer.

Thanks Rogart I just crimped it a little I would never in a million years thought of nail clippers your a star. Mick

Yes, they are a pain. I've only encountered them in Russian watches; in my case Raketa. I'll run this by my instructor who has every tool in the watchmaker's universe! Will let you know if I come up with anything.

Probably goes without saying but do you put a paper mask on the dial or use a Bergeon (£1.50 on the bay) protector before using the tool. I notice Mark always uses levers over a plastic bag in his videos - however, his blend of skill and confidence in his abilities has been gained over many years and watches, I still go for the presto. Cheers, Vic

These old Presto tools are far better quality than the Chinese versions, I use them most of the time.

I use the cheap Chines version of the Presto, and it has worked infallibly so far. It's even possible to selectively pull one or more hands, just look where it grabs.

It is. Get one that has accessory to put on a vice. In a pinch, even a drill works fine.

No, jdm, not ONLY you, it is a general way of keeping things down and friendly for every one. In no way we tolerate or "untolerate" for that matter - if you allow this make up word -- counterfeiting. It is simply that we can't do anything about that, one way or another. Bigger organizations, with more means than we do have and are trying to...still no success. All I'm saying is: let us all watch the way we say things since in a friendly conversation we share points of view not attack them or indirectly other people that might not think the way we do....which by the way, our ways are not an absolute. I hope this clarify my post and by the way, I won't get dragged into this topic which doesn't really interests me....and of course, don't condone either since it interests other people. Cheers, Bob

Thank you guys for the warm welcome! So I figure I'd share a pic of my two prized chronographs that have completely turned me into a vintage watch addict :-) ~ Cheers, Zach

Ok, guys, what's the point? No one is selling fakes here. In a general sort of way, If anyone like the fake he or she owns, and wants to wear it, so be it! Wear it with pride I would agree since it turns you on! If you agree or don't agree with fakes, that's your problem, do or don't wear it. I don't think anyone of us can actually promote or stop fakes so, what's the point? Yes, thieves and illusions, it is all part of our physical existence: don't worry, in the next life they might go away! As for starting to get pushy against one another because we think different...that is not allowed. As a matter of fact, difference of opinions are a good think...what we think about other's and their opinions may be taken in the wrong way so please, phrase your points so it won't affect another member and please, give the respect we all deserve. To me, attack to others and others' ways are a big infringement and when you turn around, it gets back to your own ways too. It is just relative to who is attacking who. So, live and let live! If you need to fight, do it at home. Life is too short, so try and enjoy it with a smile. Thank you very much! Cheers, Bob PS. Just a friendly "warning" from a friendly moderator...because I particularly care about good order, friends and friendly forums.

More progress today, getting close to finish line ...... Make the case back ... fit rubber o-ring This is not finished, but getting close, so just laid things together to see roughly what end result will look like Cubic zircona finish

Cant wait to see more!

Now i go into my workshop to make a faceplate for the ER20 "lathe"