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This is probably the most important bit of advice. Make sure you fully understand how the tool works that you want to buy and understand what accessories that goes with it else you will get stung. A prime example is Jacot tools. Don't buy a cheap one to find that some of the discs that the pivots sit on are missing or broken because most of them you can't get replacement parts for and those that you can the part will likely cost you more than you paid for the whole tool. If you want to do anything more than strip down, clean and reassemble simple watches you will eventually need to buy a staking tool, jewelling tool plus numerous specialist tools. I buy some new tools from Cousins UK and have from Eternal tools UK, but most of my tools do come from ebay. Check ebay often and sometimes you can get lucky and find a newly listed item with a cheap 'Buy it Now' before anyone else sees it.

well there should be a little hook on the arbor that engages the mainspring. look at it under magnification.you will see it . one side will be a ramp, the other a 90 degree angle. it should engage. if it does not my first instinct would be that the spring has been installed upside own..I have done this myself..

Here are just a few of my homemade dials I would like to know your thoughts.

Because I like to be been naughty I got this.

Good morning fellow asylum inmates, and a merry Christmas to one and all. So what did Santa bring?

In my Christmas stocking this year was yet another book to add to my library. Having skimmed through this book it seems great for those wishing to take up clock repair as a hobby. It covers all of the basics from bushing to cleaning and assembly. However it also covers cuckoo clocks, their repair including repairing the bellows which is new for me. Another interesting section me is lubrication because the author recommends “Mobile 1 Synthetic 0W-40” (Viscosity 215)for the pivots and “Mobile 1 Synthetic 10W-60” (Viscosity 325)for the mainsprings. If this really works then it is certainly going to save me money so I am tempted to give it a try.

You can also carefully file the catch so the bite angle is deeper. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Thanks, will try to reform the spring center! I took a picture before i removed the old spring. I think it’s installed the right way. Tale a look at this picture from before, compared to the one in my first post:

Hi reform the spring center and set it sightly off center so when the arbor is turned it picks up the anchor point. Make sure the spring is in the right way round for it to contact the anchor point. When done check the locking of the spring by fitting in a pin vise and rotating the arbor and watch the arbour pick up the spring, then fit the barrel lid carefully.

I have a Pobeda 15 jewel with a Zim 2602 on the way and a Wostok 18 jewel 2209 coming (hopefully) from Ukraine.

Is the strap in poor condition ? Maybe you need a new one. Can you loosen the tight hole or do you want to tighten the loose one ? Try googling strap plastic/rubber tubes. Maybe those will help out. They go into the holes of straps. Mamy higher quality ones come with the tubes inside.

Hi I think a good bottle of malt is called for, I wont cure the cold but at least you dont care any more happy days enjoy

They only work on some non tight Rolexes. I purchased the Horotec case opener which accommodates dies for many calibers. Expensive but works every time. Previously I had purchased a Chinese Rolex opener set and the dam thing kept slipping, hence the Horotec purchase.

No selling services on this forum please. The rules are very clear on this! Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

Very nice, I especially like the last one in the second photo with the dial that resembles tiger's eye. The most interesting Timex I've had recently was this one from 1986.

Hey guys, I have been working on a project to make my own watch dials over the past few months. I thought I would share my progress with you thus far. It has been an awfully expensive endeavour, and I have yet to reach a final dial but the work is well underway. I have purchased a pad printing machine, speciality inks and pads as well as a custom engraved cliche of my design. Now I’m putting it all together, I have been practing printing on plastic watch crystals, until I have my silver dials complete to print on. Let me know if you have any questions. Cheers

It seems like your best solution is going to flea markets and looking for various tools. Just do your research so as not to buy something with missing parts or something that can't be repaired. Also, buy a good full set of screwdrivers (tips as well). Replacing a balance staff is no easy task for a newbie.

Mid 1970s (well you probably guessed that..) red (obviously) plastic (strangely), front loader (probably), Westclox DAX pocket watch.

Bergeon Screwdrivers 10X Loupe with Saphire lens Dumont Tweezers No5

Santa's gift ; arose from the parts pile: a cylindar escasement watch that runs ! for 5 seconda, the staff is good !! can i clean by dissasemply - except for the ballance cock? vin

The best gift I had was having another Christmas with my cat Cookie as she is now the grand age of 23.

The 1970s called, they want their watch back. For less than the cost of a coffee in town, a Soviet era 2628H based day date - non runner in need of a good bath.

Those in the picture above is the hardcore ones no collar..

Id like to see this watch serviced and now ive had the back off perhaps a better spacer put in, i shall phone a few local watch repairers, see how that goes, im not into watches or wearing them, the watch is from the 70s all original including strap, i just think ill give it chance before i throw it in one of my junk draws to slowly disintegrate ..... thanks and happy new year