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I just scored a Tag Heuer Calibre16 Day/Date (ETA 7750) Movement for a good price off the fleabay. I'll be doing a complete service walkthrough with detailed step-by-step documentation on this one. Later next year (Lord willing), I'll be sourcing a Tag Heuer: Dial, Case, and Band for it, to make it a complete wristwatch. So get a fizzy drink and your popcorn ready Bob!! Coming Soon ....

As someone new to these forums and this hobby I would say if you listen to the advice above you will have a great start. I started with pocket watches and have just recently moved on to wrist watches. From the info given it sounds like your pocket watch is a good project for a newbie. But don't get discouraged if once you get it opened you find problems that might be beyond the basic tools. I have 4 or 5 American pocket watches sitting in waiting for my tool collection to grow. I have found that broken pivots on balance staffs are a pretty common find. 2 of my "waiting" watches need new staffs. These type of repairs require roller removers, staking sets, wheel calipers and poising tools etc. If you get hooked you will end up with all those tools and prob more. Good luck with your project and if you hit any speed bumps you found the right forums to get the help you will need. Lots of knowledge and friendliness here.

Yes.The crystal, on its own, just falls through the holder on the bracelet. When inserted onto the movement holder, which is a precise fit, holds the lot into the holder.

It's time you were taking your pills Bob!

Thanks for that Bob I will do that. Minuteman3

TZ school is a good place to start. I did the classes too! Good luck with your studies! Say "hi" to Machiel for me (Instructor). Cheers, Bob

Welcome aboard Sendilkumar, I'm sure you'll find all the information and help you need here to become a master hobbyist in horology! HMT are good watches to start with and as Will said, plenty of parts! Cheers, Bob

Welcome Sendikumar. HMT make decent movements, and the great thing about them is that, if parts or spare movements are needed, there are many, many available on places like eBay for very low prices.

Watch repair at the beach could be interesting!

Hi, I'm a new member who has had a long standing interest in watches for many years starting with the very first watch I owned at the age of five a Timex Snoopy watch given to me by uncle, which I still have. Since then I have owned hundreds of watches. I have always toyed with the idea of having a go at servicing my own watches I have a under used attic I would love to use as a workshop, much of what I buy now from various sources, car boots and charity shops being a favourite hobby of mine are simply not worth spending money on with servicing cost being so high, so I would love to be able to service the many Avia, Rotary, and sekonda watches I come across. Below are some of the watches I currently own. I have a wide taste in watches and buy both quartz and mechanical watches, I collect on a small budget so don't have much in the way of exotica, I get as much joy out of owning a Sekonda as owning a Omega. My newest editions to the collection are a Marvin hermetic from 1926 and a 1965 Breitling Lip Navitimer. I currently use a very competent repairer who does all my chronograph watches, but he's so busy anything I hand him I usually have to wait three months before I get it back. I hope to pick up enough knowledge to pluck up enough courage to have a go myself soon, I have greatly enjoyed viewing Marks you tube vids so was delighted when I found this forum. Wayne

Welcome Sendlkumar plenty of like minded horologists here . Always someone here to help or advise.

Would mean a horse and cart carrying a load of hay in Sussex...

Hi Sendilkumar! Geo obviously has given you a Scottish name - Sandy! :-)

Welcome to the forum Sandikumar, there are lots of folk on here like yourself as well as professionals. One thing is certain, if you need help there is always someone will to give advice.

Would mean "Hello child" in Glasgow! :)

I presume it is the spring at the top of the pendulum rod. The strength is not critical in fact I don't think they are supplied with different strengths just different shapes & sizes. The pic below is from Cousins & shows the measurements you need. This is a common breakage caused by either clocks being moved or pendulums being adjusted without first removing the pendulum. PS If I have got it wrong what you require post a picture

No great value but certainly worth restoring. Start by removing the platform on the top of the clock. This is called a platform escapement. Replacement are available in a variety of sizes from Cousins and other suppliers. They are not cheap. If the lower part of the clock looks in good shape with no wear on the bushings and the main spring is intact, then your best solution would be to find a replacement platform escapement. These come without the holes for fixing to the clock base and you would have to drill those using the old platform as a guide. Repairing the original platform escapement is another possibility but it could involve making new parts. Should you choose to look into the replacement platform solution be careful to choose a platform with the gear wheel underneath the platform (that connects with the gear train of the clock) of the right size and orientation. This is a tricky job, but challenging and finally rewarding when the clock hands begin to turn again. One last note: there are platform escapements on eBay but you will not normally have enough information on their dimensions or condition - best to buy new. Some of the new platforms offered on eBay cost more than the Cousins prices for the same item. Courage!

Found this on the net & explains most you need to know about clock mainsprings. Clock Mainsprings -2.pdf