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I know it is a very common thought that Timex produced watches for a short duration of service. But after having handle thousands of them over some 8 years now, I an more apt to think they were more focused on cost savings. After all they designed their movements to be what would latter be called upwardly compatible in computer jargon. For example they take the #24 movement modify it some and now it is the #25 with date ring. take that same base 24 add a rotor and you have an automatic. Plus the metal used was a benefit of having manufactured for the US military. Light weight and durable plus an over sized balance staff that can stand up for who knows how long. And even though the watch cases were base metal they stood up for years even as an everyday working man's watch.

Put down your hammers and back away....Just kidding . Some members have stated thar's how they service Timex Watches . I picked up this Timex Electronic , back-set , front loader at the swap meet for $8 . It wasn't running and had an AG10 battery still installed , but with no visible damage to the movement . This one has the M87 movement with the date . This is a late 60's model called " The Blue Nebula " with a West German movement that was produced by the Laco watch company that Timex acquired when they bought Durowe-Laco at the end of 1958 to get into the electronic watch arena ..... http://electric-watches.co.uk/makers/laco/ I got home from the swap meet , opened the watch up and installed a new battery . The watch would only tun for a minute or less . I did some reading on this movement and started to disassemble it for a service . If you have ever tried to service a Timex you know why the hammers are used . I got as far as taking off the magnet and then the balance and then a voice from above said , " don't do it . Don't go any further "...so I didn't . What I did do was to clean and tighten any electrical contacts that I could reach , and put a light oil on any jewels and bushing in reach and assembled the watch again . At that point it would tun for an hour or two , and stop . I would shake it and get another couple of hour worth of run time . I left the watch under a light bulb for a while and it ran for approx. 24 hours . Back to the light bulb treatment that I may patent and the watch has been running for 5 days now and actually keeping very accurate time .....Honest . I had a watchband in my stash but have had to file some areas where the lug area of the watch was binding . I still have to smooth and buff those areas so it has a better finish .

Here a little walkthrough the servicing of my Rolex 5513, calibre 1520. Sorry for the funny english, I'm no native speaker. I'm not a professional watchmaker, this is only amateur-work. I start by opening the case, taking off the automatic device and disassemble it. Now I remove the movement and take off hands and dial. Removing the cannon pinion. Now it's time for the balance and the pallet fork. Continuing disassembling with ratchet and train wheels. Next one is the barrel bridge. I decided to use a new mainspring. Now it's time for the keyless works. On the other side of the movement the spring for stopping the balance. Removing the screws for the movement and the dial. And reassemble the balance for protection reasons. Ok, everything taken apart, ready for cleaning. Best regards Erik

Understand what you mean now Better to check one extra time as i have seen 6309 with 7s26 caseback and vice versa. I always google the number and see what comes up. If there is a similar watch i can be sure that it's right reference.

Yes, wasn't doubting this particular one, just the statement made above could be misleading for others. Sent from my Honor 5c

Here are the fork attachments. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

In the past I have simply checked over and replaced with new movements. By explaining the situation to a customer they usually understand. Maybe as time goes by and more brands use these movements (then watch the price increase!) A proper after-sales network will be set up allowing for replacing parts.

Silver dip is a chemical non abrasive cleaner for silver and silver plate. Best known brand in the U.K. Is Goddard but lots of other suppliers. Just Google Neil Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I would say its for removing canon pinions.

Moved to correct section in forum.

There's something about an affordable watch brand that was not designed to last, but defies all odds and survives that you just have to admire

That is one wicked looking watch ! Bravo !

Bit of a cross post here, this belongs with the "What is this tool" thread

Imagine that !! I thought I was the only one . I also don't get tired of seeing what you will post next .

All excellent watches and beautiful work Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

I don't think that will happen. Your watches are too cool! Keep posting

If you folks get tired of me posting my watches, just let me know! I wasn't sure how a white dial would look as a pilot style watch. I got really lucky with the Printing of this dial. It turned out very clean with nice, sharp edges.. BTW, I test all my watches with the same strap...no, I didn't buy hundreds of them!

Canon pinions afaik

Yes, these are both back sets. Here are some additional pics. The blue dialed one has an original black leather strap.

yes, the Nebula dial is a cool one and have a very unique case as well. Just two of those in my collection.

ah the Timex Electric is a fantastic series of models. The first tip I can advise is to get a can of CRC QD Elecrtic Cleaner. This is used to clean the contact point which makes and breaks to the balance staff. You than follow with applying lube to pivot points and the train area near the battery compartment. Noting you location as York Pa reminds me of the once in a life time opportunity I had to acquire a mega load of vintage Timex watches. These had belonged to a gentleman named Fred Symthe who had worked at Timex and specialized in the "Electric" watches. More of that to come in future posts. Also as an introduction of myself, - I was a member of the "second" Timex forum on Network54. That is where I learned and shared many years of vintage Timex repair. Here are a few recent restores that I applied the above technique to.

Today's watch! Not my creation but I've always wanted one..I just picked this one up off eBay for $80. Its from 1995 and its a Seiko Diver model 7002-700a. It has di directional automatic winding, but without manual wind or hack. Popular with "modders" today, you can buy all different kinds of dials, hands and bezels to totally change the look of the watch. I think that's awesome! Whatever brings more people into watch collecting I'm pretty much for... speaking of which, though this looks pretty much stock, it has a new dial, chapter ring and bezels insert. It was "serviced" as well...so the listing said. But when I received it, it was running about 3 minutes fast a day.... Oh well, I regulated it and now it's running very accurate now... This is kind of my "beater" watch. I'll wear this if I'm doing work and the house or in the car. Great watch!

Today, my 1937 Longines pocket watch conversion. 15 jewels in a 43mm case. Hand Silvered dial designed after a picture of a vintage Longines that I really like.

Very nice.. its great that you've given it a new lease of life! Anilv

Here we go with part 2. Now it's easy to note, that I'm not a professional as the cleaning equipment is only... ehm... semi-professional. Special treatment for the balance and the pallet fork. The equipment for oiling and grease. Inserting the new mainspring. Reassembling the train bridge. Surprise: Much easier than on other watches, the parts fall into correct positions by themselves. Nice. Barrel bridge and ratchet system. The keyless works. Assembling and oiling the Pallet fork. The return of the balance. A drop of oil for the balance and escape wheel stones. Winding up and...it runs! Oops, some adjustment needed. Better. Reassembling the automatic device. Inserting the screws for movement and dial. Time for the cannon pinion and the hour wheel. Bringing back dial and hands (oh, I love those Maxi dials). Back in the case... ...and completed with the automatic device. Some grease for the gasket. Got it. It's called a wrist watch, so it's for the wrist not for the safe.

I spent the day literally watching paint dry. I was using black lacquer to fill in the engraving on a pocket watch case to make it stand out. I will send pictures when it is finished. In the mean time I was looking for screwdriver sharpening stone holders on the net. The sticker shock was amazing. So i said to myself, "Self" your only watching paint dry, make your own, you have a sharpening stone and some wood. So I made this from scrap wood while watching paint dry. I'm happy with it & it cost nothing. It is perhaps not as pretty as Bergeon but they have enough money.