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I haven't worn my Bulova Precisionist for, probably, over a couple of years. It's been sat in a case, along with others of my collection, ticking gently away. Anyway, I thought I'd get it on the wrist today - what with the clocks going back an hour this weekend. I took it out of the case and checked the time against the atomic clock - it was exactly, to the second, one hour fast. In other words, though not changed to compensate for changes in BST and back over two years or so, it had otherwise kept completely accurate time. The second hand is sweeping as smoothly as you would expect from a Precisionist. I think that's pretty good, and also a tribute to the Bulova brand. This is one of a very few quartz watches that I own and, I have to say, it's a beauty.

Or maybe a Bollex

Marks made by an apprentice. No qualified watch repairer/maker would need to do something like that on such simple movements.

No, No, No, Roger. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with TAG Heuer ! This watch is a (licensed) product of the Carrera Sunglasses company (now owned by the Italian Safilo group) - per the logo on the case-back. Go read my research in the thread I linked. You'll be impressed - I was.

They are pairing marks so the watch maker knew which parts went with each other. Ive had old cameras 1890 to 1910 where every piece is marked as well still got one somewhere.

A few of my Yema Spationaute III Aragatz's.

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Also sometimes referred to as 'rubbed in'. If you have access to DeCarle's Practical Watch Repairing, there's an excellent drawing and explanation of the process on page 260 and 261 (3rd edition).

Good for you . Your perseverance paid off . The watch looks great ,...

Some of you may remember my search for good 1960,s seiko sportsmaster diashock dial. well after about a year of checking the bay religiously I came up trumps after finding a none runner with a really scratched glass and battered worn case but I could see the dial looked ok so I left my bid went to bed and luckly won it so here it is back to its original best. Before After

Well, fancy that - the 'Auld Mod' likes a 7A38. I've got 4 of that particular model, the stainless 7A38-7020 / -7029 .... Here's one of my better examples:

They should be the push in and out type.

Hi H, Welcome to the forum. My take on what you are asking is a little convoluted. This is what I would think will be better. Don't start with the vintage watches you own. Rather, get a cheap, working Seiko 7S26. I believe that with as little as US$60 you can get a brand new one. For much less a used one. You need the watch to be in working condition. Then visit this link: http://www.clockmaker.com.au/diy_seiko_7s26/ It is a free class. Also, visit Mark's video for that movement. Become an expert while you, little by little, put your tools together and prepare for the meaningful surgery: your vintage watches. Remember that the original guinea pig watch should end up working, the same as when you got it. Then, get a used vintage watch of the same model as yours. I may be not working. Get familiar with the differences between the one you learned and that one. Become an expert and double check your tools are appropriate for the job. Then, tackle your vintage watches. Remember to always get the service data for any watch you work with if available. Also, ask question no matter how simple. We are here for helping one another. Always be patient and take your time. The books recommended are definitely a good thing to have and our site is full of walkthroughs and videos that will help you to reach your goal. I hope this is of help, Cheers, Bob

One of my Timex's. From 1971, a Viscount Calendar

That's question that is not easily answered when I have quite a few stunning pieces that I love for all sorts of reasons, so after a lot of thought I asked myself if I had to keep just one what would it be and it is my old Seiko from the 1980's.

I have several favourites, for different reasons. My most treasured pocket watch is my Hamilton 992B. My most treasured wristwatch movement is my Hamilton Intra-matic.

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