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Thanks to all for the welcome, I have been on other 'shall remain nameless' boards and not gotten even lukewarm responses, I'm already trying to help member with Hampden PW issue, TOO COOL!

Stephen, There is a site which can be great for checking interchangeability. In this case you are in luck as the reverser wheel seems to have loads of equivalents. I don't know if this copied link will work http://cgi.julesborel.com/cgi-bin/matcgi2?ref=e[aKZH If not, do this: 1. Google "Jules Borel" and go to their home page 2. Bottom left of their home page, click the link for "watch material database" 3. Click "search for parts from A to E" 4. Click "ETA" 5. Scroll down to 2824 and click 6. Find the part you want and click 7. This brings up a list of equivalents 8. Feel guilty about the fact you go on to buy the part from Cousins Hope that helps S

The reversing wheel is probably available from ebay and I'm not too sure but they should work too for all 28** (careful some 28** are not the same family so limited compatibility if any). You can see the compatibility in the parts list of each movement. They usually have the same part numbers but again, nothing is given for granted. One place to visit that will give you some reference is ofrei.com, they tend to explain a little about parts. Back to the reversing wheels, I've seen them sold separately but due to special lubrication requirements they are often bought with the whole automatic set (all included. It comes assembled and ready to use from the factory)...it is a much more expensive option so I personally re-use the old one (when servicing my stuff of course,...I believe ETA recommends this replacement in every service?). If you decide to service this subsystem, you'll need a special oil for it but there is also a formula (instead of the "ETA recommended" oil) that use regular oils (9010 I think mixed with something else), that works and is cheaper. I have all those notes somewhere! :) Cheers, Bob

Roger! What's wrong with a Citizen! :D (gentle elbow on ribs) I know, just to be politically correct.

You don't see this type very often. I had one of these and there a God send. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Jaxa-Watch-Waterproof-Case-Opener-Opening-Tool-Watchmaker-/182000768039?hash=item2a60175427:g:96oAAOSwUV9Wo6sO

Hi Bob I lived in Baildon for a couple of years and taught as a peripatetic music teacher with the Leeds Ed. Auth. I really enjoyed being there. I am doing the TimeZone school. It's OK but I think I could have learned as much watching Mark's videos if I'd've known about them. Have fun - even if you are losing springs and jewels it's still fun... Dave

It lies flat and doesn't really slip around on the bench. The silicone is very slightly sticky. No adhesive needed. [emoji1]

Hi Stephen, The rotor and the mainspring (the actual mainspring: barrel complete) are available from many places including ebay and cousinsUK (if I'm not mistaken). Remember that the ETA 2824 belongs to the same family as the 2801, so those same parts for the 2801, 2836, 2804, 2840, 2842 and more are OK to use. Also, a generic mainspring from CousinsUK can be had but in my mind, it is more cost efficient to get the barrel complete. I don't know offhand the numbers but a quick search in cousinsUK will prove successful. Hope this helps. Cheers, Bob

Do your teeth hurt when you use it? The mere sound of dental equipment make my teeth ache. :startle: Great idea by the way, I would think there are more dental equipment that can be used. Next time I'm in the pain chair (sorry dentist chair) I will do some research. Maz

I recently picked up two of these; https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011R32JKM/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_H2XUwb3HPC3SH They are sold as a hi temp silicone baking mat but work quite well as a bench mat. Parts are easy to see and don't roll or bounce away easily. They are available in various sizes and colors for reasonable money. Seem to wipe clean without much trouble, and can be rolled up for storage when not in use. I am very happy with how it has worked for me, but maybe I just don't know any better since I never had a purpose-made bench mat for watch repair.

Yes it is a novelty clock & I think ugly,but the customer loves it!!! All of the bushes that I made were made on my lathe ("Star").

Kind agree there Oldhip, as you can see I'm just starting and my bench looks like someone hit it with a lb of c4! Most of what you see is in timing or waiting for parts. I am jealous of some setups, just don't have the space. You might recognize this as a 'jewelers' bench, real watch benches are out of budget, actually works well for me, arm rests hold things steady and located next to window for really good natural light.

I've got my setup about how I want it - for the time being. Having no dedicated space, I've organized my desktop bench with the tools I use the most. The less frequently used tools are in plastic ammo boxes in the closet. When set up, my kids' homework desk becomes my work area. Right top drawer Left top drawer Bottom drawer I've still got some extra room, but I don't want to overload my bench, since it still has to be portable. When I'm done working it gets moved to the credenza and covered with a dust cover. I need to get an adjustable chair, better lighting, and figure out a more permanent storage spot for my bench when I'm not using it. Other than that, I'm good until the kids move out and I get a proper bench - something I'm in no hurry for. :mellow: